Option 1
R2 · Standard
Cloudflare · S3-compatibleKey figure · Marginal storage$0.015USD / GB-month
Best in 0 of 3R2 · Standard vs. S3 · Standard · N. Virginia vs. Backblaze B2 · Pay as you go
Buckets for files, assets and backups: rates, operations and conditions. Pick two to four options to explore how they differ.
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Option 2
S3 · Standard · N. Virginia
AWS · Native S3Key figure · Marginal storage$0.02142USD / GB-month
Best in 0 of 3Option 3
Backblaze B2 · Pay as you go
Backblaze · S3-compatibleKey figure · Marginal storage$0.00695USD / GB-month (Best value)
Best in 3 of 3Option 4
Same category, comparable metricsWhat changes between your options
Highlighted = best value on that dimension, not an overall winner
| Metric | R2 · Standard | S3 · Standard · N. Virginia | Backblaze B2 · Pay as you go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marginal storageUSD / GB-month · lower is betterBackblaze B2 · Pay as you go 2.2× cheaper | 2.2×$0.015Vendor ↗ | 3.1×$0.02142Vendor ↗ | $0.00695 (Best value)Vendor ↗ |
| GET readsUSD / M operations · lower is betterBackblaze B2 · Pay as you go free | $0.36Vendor ↗ | $0.40Vendor ↗ | $0.00 (Best value)Vendor ↗ |
| PUT writesUSD / M operations · lower is betterBackblaze B2 · Pay as you go free | $4.50Vendor ↗ | $5.00Vendor ↗ | $0.00 (Best value)Vendor ↗ |
Storage normalized to decimal GB (10⁹ bytes). S3 and Spaces publish binary units, converted by dividing the rate by 1.073741824. Marginal rates exclude minimums, free tiers, network, taxes and other services.
Compare each dimension
View the data as a table
| Name | Marginal storage (USD / GB-month) | GET reads (USD / M operations) |
|---|---|---|
| R2 · Standard | $0.015 | $0.36 |
| S3 · Standard · N. Virginia | $0.02142 | $0.40 |
| Backblaze B2 · Pay as you go | $0.00695 | $0.00 |
Cost at scale
What you would pay each month, by volume
Three usage levels computed only from catalog rates. Assumptions in plain sight; not a quote.
100 GB
100 GB + 1M GET + 100K PUT / month
Cheapest option$0.70/ monthBackblaze B2 · Pay as you go4.4× cheaper than the priciest
- Backblaze B2 · Pay as you go$0.70 (Best value)
- R2 · Standard$2.31
- S3 · Standard · N. Virginia$3.04
1 TB
1 TB + 10M GET + 1M PUT / month
Cheapest option$6.95/ monthBackblaze B2 · Pay as you go4.4× cheaper than the priciest
- Backblaze B2 · Pay as you go$6.95 (Best value)
- R2 · Standard$23.10
- S3 · Standard · N. Virginia$30.42
10 TB
10 TB + 100M GET + 10M PUT / month
Cheapest option$69.50/ monthBackblaze B2 · Pay as you go4.4× cheaper than the priciest
- Backblaze B2 · Pay as you go$69.50 (Best value)
- R2 · Standard$231.00
- S3 · Standard · N. Virginia$304.20
Storage plus GET and PUT operations. Excludes internet egress, minimums, free tiers and taxes: the catalog has no comparable egress rates.
Specs and operations
| Feature | R2 · Standard | S3 · Standard · N. Virginia | Backblaze B2 · Pay as you go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Standard | No data | No data |
| Original rate | $0.015/GB-month | $0.023/GiB-month; first 50 TB tier published | $6.95/TB/30 days |
| Operations | GET: class B; PUT: class A | No data | GET/PUT included in classes A/B/C |
| Transfer | Free R2 egress | Depends on destination, region and quotas | Up to 3× average storage; terms by destination |
| Minimum retention | No minimum duration | No data | No minimum size or duration |
| Region | No data | US East (N. Virginia) | No data |
| Conversion | No data | Rate / 1.073741824 = USD per decimal GB | No data |
Sources, scope and fine print
What to validate before you make a decision.
R2 · Standard
The rate doesn't deduct the 10 GB-month, 1M class A and 10M class B operations included monthly. R2 egress is free; Workers execution and other services are billed separately.
Checked on 2026-11-04 · Editorial updateS3 · Standard · N. Virginia
us-east-1 reference, first storage tier. S3 bills binary GB (GiB); rate converted to decimal GB. Transfer, KMS, replication and other operations aren't included.
Checked on 2026-11-04 · Editorial updateBackblaze B2 · Pay as you go
Price from $6.95/TB per 30 days converted to decimal GB. First 10 GB free. Egress included up to 3× average storage; after that $0.01/GB except partner destinations. Class A/B/C free; class D is charged.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does R2 · Standard cost?+
Marginal storage: $0.015 USD / GB-month · GET reads: $0.36 USD / M operations · PUT writes: $4.50 USD / M operations. Official prices reviewed on Nov 4, 2026; confirm conditions and discounts in the linked source.
How much does S3 · Standard · N. Virginia cost?+
Marginal storage: $0.02142 USD / GB-month · GET reads: $0.40 USD / M operations · PUT writes: $5.00 USD / M operations. Official prices reviewed on Nov 4, 2026; confirm conditions and discounts in the linked source.
How much does Backblaze B2 · Pay as you go cost?+
Marginal storage: $0.00695 USD / GB-month · GET reads: $0.00 USD / M operations · PUT writes: $0.00 USD / M operations. Official prices reviewed on Nov 4, 2026; confirm conditions and discounts in the linked source.
How much does R2 · Standard cost in Colombian pesos?+
Almacenamiento marginal: $0.015 USD / GB-mes ≈ COP 48 / GB-mes · MXN 0.28 / GB-mes · BRL 0.08 / GB-mes · Lecturas GET: $0.36 USD / M operaciones ≈ COP 1,143 / M operaciones · MXN 6.65 / M operaciones · BRL 1.83 / M operaciones · Escrituras PUT: $4.50 USD / M operaciones ≈ COP 14,286 / M operaciones · MXN 83.09 / M operaciones · BRL 22.90 / M operaciones. Reference conversion at the TRM of 3,174.67 COP per dollar (Oct 17, 2026); it excludes taxes and bank fees.
How much does S3 · Standard · N. Virginia cost in Colombian pesos?+
Almacenamiento marginal: $0.02142 USD / GB-mes ≈ COP 68 / GB-mes · MXN 0.40 / GB-mes · BRL 0.11 / GB-mes · Lecturas GET: $0.40 USD / M operaciones ≈ COP 1,270 / M operaciones · MXN 7.39 / M operaciones · BRL 2.04 / M operaciones · Escrituras PUT: $5.00 USD / M operaciones ≈ COP 15,873 / M operaciones · MXN 92.33 / M operaciones · BRL 25.44 / M operaciones. Reference conversion at the TRM of 3,174.67 COP per dollar (Oct 17, 2026); it excludes taxes and bank fees.
How much does Backblaze B2 · Pay as you go cost in Colombian pesos?+
Almacenamiento marginal: $0.00695 USD / GB-mes ≈ COP 22 / GB-mes · MXN 0.13 / GB-mes · BRL 0.04 / GB-mes · Lecturas GET: $0.00 USD / M operaciones ≈ COP 0 / M operaciones · MXN 0.00 / M operaciones · BRL 0.00 / M operaciones · Escrituras PUT: $0.00 USD / M operaciones ≈ COP 0 / M operaciones · MXN 0.00 / M operaciones · BRL 0.00 / M operaciones. Reference conversion at the TRM of 3,174.67 COP per dollar (Oct 17, 2026); it excludes taxes and bank fees.
Which is cheapest by marginal storage?+
By Backblaze B2 · Pay as you go ($0.00695 USD / GB-month) < R2 · Standard ($0.015 USD / GB-month) < S3 · Standard · N. Virginia ($0.02142 USD / GB-month). Also compare limits and conditions: a lower price does not always mean an equivalent plan.
Where do these prices come from?+
From each provider's official pages, linked on every product page and reviewed on Nov 4, 2026. Codifly is not paid for any product's position.
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