Summary Verdict
APPF: 5—BLZE: 0wins
Rule of 40
33.4APPF
16.3BLZE
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Revenue Growth
21.5%APPF
15.0%BLZE
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Gross Margin
86%APPF
61%BLZE
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FCF Margin
11.9%APPF
1.3%BLZE
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Operating Margin
16.6%APPF
-16.6%BLZE
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
APPF
33.4check_circle
BLZE
16.3
Revenue GrowthYoY
APPF
21.5%check_circle
BLZE
15.0%
Gross Margin% of revenue
APPF
86%check_circle
BLZE
61%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
APPF
11.9%check_circle
BLZE
1.3%
Operating MarginGAAP
APPF
16.6%check_circle
BLZE
-16.6%
NRRNet retention
APPF
N/A
BLZE
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
APPF
N/A
BLZE
N/A
Market CapUSD
APPF
N/A
BLZE
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
APPF
N/A
BLZE
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
APPF
N/A
BLZE
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q1 2026, AppFolio, Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus Backblaze, Inc. at N/A. On the Rule of 40, AppFolio, Inc. scores 33.4 compared to Backblaze, Inc.'s 16.3, placing AppFolio, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at AppFolio, Inc. 86% vs Backblaze, Inc. 61%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.