Is Backblaze Restore free?

Yes, Backblaze Restore is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Backblaze Restore?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask backblaze-restore`. Homebrew will remove Backblaze Restore and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Backblaze Restore?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Backblaze Restore to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask backblaze-restore` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Backblaze Restore work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Backblaze Restore can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 19, 2026

Backblaze Restore

Name: Backblaze Restore
Availability: InStock

Computer backup restore client

System UtilitiesFree

v10.0.2.1048

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask backblaze-restore

What is Backblaze Restore?

Computer backup restore client

How to Install Backblaze Restore on Mac

Follow these steps to install Backblaze Restore using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask backblaze-restore
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask backblaze-restore
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm backblaze-restore is installed, then try `backblaze-restore --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Backblaze Restore
Run `backblaze-restore` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Backblaze Restore

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask backblaze-restore. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run backblaze-restore from Terminal.

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PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 19, 2026

Backblaze Restore

Computer backup restore client

System UtilitiesFree

v10.0.2.1048

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask backblaze-restore

What is Backblaze Restore?

Computer backup restore client

How to Install Backblaze Restore on Mac

Follow these steps to install Backblaze Restore using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask backblaze-restore
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask backblaze-restore
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm backblaze-restore is installed, then try `backblaze-restore --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Backblaze Restore
Run `backblaze-restore` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).