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Apple Time Machine vs Backblaze Computer Backup: catalog facts
Apple Time Machine	Backblaze Computer Backup
Free Included free with macOS.	Paid $9 per month per computer after a free trial with no credit card required.
macOS	Windows, macOS
Built into macOS with no extra software to install Automatic hourly snapshots require no ongoing manual effort	Unlimited storage for one computer Minimal setup, runs automatically
macOS only, no support for Windows or Linux Needs a dedicated external drive or network share for storage	One subscription per computer No Linux client
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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