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Vendor: Barracuda Networks
3.6 out of 5
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What is Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service?

Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service is a comprehensive solution designed to provide application security, DDoS protection, SSL authentication, protocol support, and application delivery. It is a plug-and-play solution with automated policies, simple configuration, and easy rule creation. 

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Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service is the #35 ranked solution in top Web Application Firewalls. PeerSpot users give Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service an average rating of 7.2 out of 10. Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service is most commonly compared to Fortinet FortiWeb: Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service vs Fortinet FortiWeb. Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 56% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a government, accounting for 15% of all views.
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January 2026
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Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service mindshare

As of January 2026, the mindshare of Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service in the Web Application Firewall (WAF) category stands at 0.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Web Application Firewall (WAF) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service0.8%
Fortinet FortiWeb8.1%
F5 Advanced WAF7.8%
Other83.3%
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Valuable Features

Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service provides robust protection against known and unknown attacks, including DDOS. Users value its plug-and-play capability, automated policies, and easy configuration. The system aids in threat prevention and offers cloud-to-cloud backup, web application firewall, and email protection. It effectively blocks malicious bots, alleviating issues with fake inquiries. Users appreciate its ability to blacklist IP addresses, enhancing traffic control and security.
  • "It provides an ease of policy management."
  • "The product's bot protection feature is valuable for our company."
  • "The solution can be used for threat prevention or as a cloud-to-cloud backup system"

Room for Improvement

Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service has areas needing enhancement including slow browser access, username and hashed password exposure in URLs, and the need for improved stability due to downtime. Users request an updated threat radar, SOC bundling, and easier IP blocking across applications. Its market positioning could be better, with suggestions for operation in local data centers to comply with regional data regulations. Pricing strategy adjustments are also recommended for improved value.
  • "One significant area for improvement in Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service lies in its market positioning and pricing strategy."
  • "The stability of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
  • "It's a very specific solution that is only requested for a customer's web code or their global IT policy."

Pricing

  • "The product is expensive but it offers flexible pricing. It could be affordable."
  • "I rate the product's price a five on a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high. There are no additional costs to be paid apart from the standard licensing fees attached to the solution."
  • "It's very difficult for me to give an estimate of the cost. All I know is that we sell the box itself as a service."

Popular Use Cases

Organizations primarily use Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service for protecting internal websites with limited traffic, securing applications on AWS, providing application security, and safeguarding email systems. Users deploy it to enhance protocol support and manage threats, including DDoS protection. It's implemented for SSL authentication to free up server resources and is often used across offices to align with global IT policies. This service is particularly beneficial for application delivery and web-based application security.

Service and Support

Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service receives mixed feedback for its customer service and support. Users rate the technical support between seven and eight out of ten, appreciating responsiveness. Some emphasize their capability to manage Level 1 tech support in-house before escalating complex issues. While many commend the service, some suggest the need for quicker and more professional assistance. Overall, users find the support satisfactory but believe improvements could enhance their experience further.

Deployment

Users found Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service's initial setup straightforward and easy to install, taking less than four hours for some. Availability in AWS Marketplace aided the process. Maintenance is minimal since updates occur automatically. GUI-based setup allows ease for certified engineers, though experience in application coding helps. Coordination between a company's website and product vendor is essential. Deployment complexity varies with multiple applications and domains, affecting setup duration. Manual policy configuration is needed for several applications.

Stability

Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service is considered stable by many users, citing strong domain expertise. Some have experienced significant downtime due to backend issues, rating its stability as low as four out of ten. Others rate it higher, up to eight and a half out of ten, expressing satisfaction with its performance.
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Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
15%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Insurance Company
7%
Performing Arts
7%
Media Company
5%
Real Estate/Law Firm
5%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Comms Service Provider
4%
Hospitality Company
4%
Educational Organization
4%
Construction Company
3%
Non Profit
3%
Security Firm
3%
Healthcare Company
3%
University
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Energy/Utilities Company
1%
International Affairs Institute
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Museum Or Institution
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Retailer
1%

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Learn more about Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service

The solution can be used for threat prevention or as a cloud-to-cloud backup system based on email protection with cloud security. It is also a web application firewall and covers major protection and threat management functions. With Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service, customers can ensure the security of their web code and comply with global IT policies.

Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service was previously known as Barracuda WAF as a Service.

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Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Co-Founder and CEO at Cloudway4.5We use Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service for securing email systems and protecting websites. While it offers simple functionality at better pricing, its market positioning and reliance on Azure CDN may limit adoption in regions with strict data regulations.
Assistant Manager at Shamal Holding3.0I use Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service to protect our website, appreciating its bot protection feature which solved our contact form issues. However, I find the solution occasionally unstable and would like the ability to block IPs across all applications simultaneously.
Senior Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees3.5No summary available
Senior Information Security Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees4.0No summary available
Manager Information Technology at a tech services company with 11-50 employees4.0No summary available