B2 Overdrive

Backblaze B2 Overdrive is a premium, high-throughput cloud object storage solution designed to deliver exceptional performance for data-intensive workloads. Offering sustained throughput of up to 1Tbps (configurable from 100Gbps), it provides dedicated hardware and networking resources to eliminate bottlenecks in storage access and data transfer. Fully S3-compatible, multi-cloud ready, and SOC 2 compliant, it builds on the foundation of standard Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage while adding isolated, high-performance infrastructure. Key advantages include unlimited free egress to any destination (including other cloud providers), zero transaction or API retrieval fees, and predictable pricing starting at $15 per TB per month, making it a cost-effective alternative to traditional hyperscaler options.

Tailored for organizations handling massive datasets, B2 Overdrive excels in scenarios where speed and scale are critical without incurring prohibitive costs. It addresses common pain points in AI/ML training and inference by enabling rapid data retrieval and concurrent read/write operations to GPU clusters, preventing compute resources from idling. Similarly, it supports HPC, large-scale analytics, SaaS platforms requiring consistent performance for concurrent user requests, and gaming applications needing fast asset delivery and uploads. Customers benefit from private networking for secure, maximized-speed transfers, premium PETA support tier, and no surprise fees—ensuring transparent economics even as workloads grow to exabyte scale.

Since its general availability launch in April 2025, B2 Overdrive has empowered teams to break free from the traditional performance-versus-cost trade-off. Real-world adopters, including AI companies like Captions and Decart, report significant gains such as zero GPUs waiting for data, substantial cost savings (up to 95% in some estimates), and seamless global data distribution without egress penalties. With features like event notifications for automated workflows and no minimum file sizes or deletion fees, it provides a turnkey, high-performance option that accelerates innovation in throughput-heavy fields while keeping expenses predictable and low. For multi-petabyte workloads ready to go full speed, contacting Backblaze sales is the next step to explore fit and implementation.