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What backup storage do I need?

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People sizing cloud backup from endpoints and retention. The decision this page isolates is narrow on purpose: estimate versioned backup capacity from computers and retention. Seats, volume, and included limits usually decide the class before a brand name does.

Estimate backup volume

Capacity category

2 TB class

1,500 GB estimated

Compare options with at least:

  • At least 1,500 GB of versioned backup
  • 3 endpoints
  • 2× retention factor

Example products for What backup storage do I need?

Real products that fit this planning category. Specs come from the manufacturer’s product page. These are examples, not rankings. The links are official product pages—not affiliate links yet.

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Compare the official examples

The table below is a side-by-side of the official examples on this page. Columns are published facts—maker, planning class, and notes taken from the official page—not scores. Backblaze B2 + Computer Backup, IDrive 5 TB, and pCloud 2 TB are included so you can see how classes differ, then open the official page for the current specification.

Published facts for the example products on this page. Not a ranking.
ExampleMakerPlanning classesPublished notes
Backblaze B2 + Computer BackupBackblaze500 gb, 2 tb, 5 tb, 10 tbUnlimited PC backup; B2 buckets
IDrive 5 TBIDrive2 tb, 5 tb, 10 tb5 TB; Multi-device
pCloud 2 TBpCloud2 tb, 5 tb2 TB cloud drive; Optional crypto

What to verify before you buy

How this estimate works

Multiply endpoints by gigabytes each and a version-retention factor.

Know the limits

  • Compressed and already-backed-up data can be much smaller.
  • Restore time and ransomware versions need a separate check.
  • Provider specifications and program terms can change and must be verified on official pages.

Frequently asked questions

How does the backup storage work?

It converts computers or servers, gigabytes per endpoint, and version retention factor into a planning class using a published rule. Multiply endpoints by gigabytes each and a version-retention factor. The headline is a class such as 500 gb, 2 tb, 5 tb, and 10 tb, not a vendor ranking.

Is Backblaze B2 + Computer Backup better than IDrive 5 TB?

This page does not rank Backblaze B2 + Computer Backup, IDrive 5 TB, and pCloud 2 TB. Backblaze B2 + Computer Backup and IDrive 5 TB are listed because they are real products with official pages that map to different or overlapping classes. The useful question is which class matches your inputs.

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Not on this page. The example links go to official manufacturer or service pages. If compensated links are added later, the disclosure on this page will say so in plain language.

Sources

  1. pCloud storage plans, pCloud. Retrieved .

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