Backblaze Computer Backup vs Macrium Reflect X Home vs BlinkDisk: A Detailed Comparison
Compare Backblaze Computer Backup, Macrium Reflect X Home, and BlinkDisk side by side. See features, pricing, privacy, platforms, storage options, and performance compared.
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General
Basic info about each tool.
| Backblaze Computer Backup | Macrium Reflect X Home | BlinkDisk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Source | No | No | Yes |
| Release Year | 2008 | 2006 | 2025 Built on Kopia, released in 2019 |
| Country of Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 🇦🇹 Austria |
Platforms
Supported operating systems.
| Backblaze Computer Backup | Macrium Reflect X Home | BlinkDisk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| macOS | Supported | Not supported | Supported |
| Linux | Not supported | Not supported | Supported |
| Android | Partially supported Restore only | Not supported | Not supported |
| iOS | Partially supported Restore only | Not supported | Not supported |
Pricing
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Macrium Reflect X Home
Macrium Reflect X Home
Complete backup solution for personal use
BlinkDisk
Free
- All features included
- Only pay for storage
or
CloudBlink
Our optional cloud storage service
Storage
Where you can store your backups.
| Backblaze Computer Backup | Macrium Reflect X Home | BlinkDisk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider's own cloud storage | Supported | Not supported | Supported CloudBlink |
| External drives, USB, etc. | Not supported | Supported | Supported |
| Network Attached Storage Backup to NAS devices | Not supported | Supported | Supported |
| S3-Compatible Storage AWS S3, Backblaze B2, etc. | Not supported | Not supported | Supported |
| SFTP Secure file transfer protocol | Not supported | Not supported | Supported |
| WebDAV Web-based file access | Not supported | Not supported | Supported |
| Rclone Remotes 50+ cloud providers via Rclone | Not supported | Not supported | Partially supported Experimental |
Level
What level of backup each tool supports.
| Backblaze Computer Backup | Macrium Reflect X Home | BlinkDisk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| File/Folder Backups | Supported | Not supported | Supported |
| Disk Image Backups | Not supported | Supported | Not supported |
Interface
How you interact with each backup tool.
| Backblaze Computer Backup | Macrium Reflect X Home | BlinkDisk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Command Line Interface Can be operated from a terminal or shell | Supported | Supported | Partially supported Via Kopia CLI |
| Graphical User Interface Provides a desktop app or visual interface | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Features
Core backup capabilities.
| Backblaze Computer Backup | Macrium Reflect X Home | BlinkDisk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avoids storing duplicate data | Supported | No data | Supported |
| Reduces backup size | No data | Supported | Supported |
| Version History Access previous file versions | Supported 30 days or 1 year | Forever costs $6/TB | Partially supported Differential only | Supported |
| Scheduled Backups Automatic backups on a schedule | Supported | Supported | Supported |
Privacy
Encryption and data protection.
| Backblaze Computer Backup | Macrium Reflect X Home | BlinkDisk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encrypted on your device | Supported | Not supported | Supported |
| Zero-Knowledge Provider doesn't hold the keys | Partially supported Opt-in | Not supported | Supported |
Backup Strategies
Which backup methods each tool supports.
| Backblaze Computer Backup | Macrium Reflect X Home | BlinkDisk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copies changes since the previous backup | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Copies all selected data each time | Not supported | Supported | Partially supported |
| Copies changes since the last full backup | Not supported | Supported | Partially supported |
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