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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
Ranking in Cloud Backup
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (5th)
Barracuda Email Gateway Def...
Ranking in Cloud Backup
38th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is 1.5%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) is 0.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Stavros Samiotis - PeerSpot reviewer
Restores files accidentally deleted by developers and efficiently blocked a lot of attacks against our servers
The backup, the vulnerability assessment, and the anti-malware capabilities have been most impactful for data protection. Acronis approaches cybersecurity holistically, focusing on five key pillars: * Protection * Detection * Response * Recovery * Forensics It covers the need to block threats, investigate incidents, and ensure disaster recovery. This approach aligns well with current cybersecurity trends, including backups and deploying Malware Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems alongside Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) systems. While it doesn't yet include features like password management or security awareness training for end-users, Acronis has announced plans to integrate those in upcoming updates.
Rajesh  Makwana - PeerSpot reviewer
Scalable platform with good technical support services
The product's implementation process was good. During the trial license period of 14 days, customers could transition between products, such as from Barracuda to Proofpoint or vice versa, without experiencing significant delays. A few domains are sometimes denied access due to site parameters. Properly configuring these parameters and pre-implementing the necessary licenses helps avoid problems on the customer's side.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It provides quick backup recovery."
"The platform's most valuable features include its backup functionality, particularly the snapshot and image backup capabilities."
"I have experience with the technical team of the product, and I feel that they offer good support."
"It has one console for many loads and one backup for many recovery options. Converting backups as a virtual machine offers an edge as a low-cost Disaster Recovery solution."
"The user interface is the most valuable feature for me because I can manage backups and teams in one console."
"I am impressed with the product's file-sharing feature."
"The most valuable features are its ease of use, the speed, and its got a reasonable amount of granular control."
"The ease of implementation is the solution's most valuable feature."
"If a customer faces an email security issue, we'll do some initial troubleshooting. If the issue isn't resolved, we work with the Barracuda team for further assistance."
"The most valuable functionality is their robust blocking feature, along with fundamental rules for our environment."
"It makes it easier for customers to access emails during security incidents."
"I find Barracuda Essentials' dashboard incredibly valuable as it provides everything I need at a glance."
 

Cons

"There is more room for improvement in the training."
"​For you to actually see the full logs, you have to use additional tools or even contact support so they can pull them with own tools."
"I would like to see more mature XDR and EDR features."
"I would like to have support for agentless backup, where you don't have to install an agent on the host."
"The solution is expensive."
"The speed of the backup process in the solution can be improved"
"We'd like to see more integration for Nutanix, Oracle, et cetera."
"Slow response from technical support."
"They could implement scheduled reporting in the product."
"Sometimes there are minor issues that can be frustrating, but not consistently bad."
"There Is room for improvement in the quarantine and user interface."
"Enhancements are required on the data transmission front."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is good value for money."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is an expensive solution."
"The solution is a bit expensive for medium-sized companies."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is an expensive solution."
"The product is not that expensive, making it a product that can be considered for purchase. I rate the product's price a four on a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap."
"There is a free trial available in order for people to evaluate it."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud's price is reasonable."
"The product’s pricing is expensive."
"The product's price is higher than other vendors."
"It is cheaper compared to other products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Real Estate/Law Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
It covers the need to block threats, investigate incidents, and ensure disaster recovery. This approach aligns well with current cybersecurity trends.
What needs improvement with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
I would like to see more mature XDR and EDR features. Additionally, for backups, I would like more replication options beyond the current VMXI replication. Specific areas also need improvement, and...
What is your primary use case for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
We are a distributor of cybersecurity and IT solutions. I am responsible for Acronis development in our country. We use both Acronis Cyber Protect On Prem and Cyber Protect Cloud.
What do you like most about Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials)?
If a customer faces an email security issue, we'll do some initial troubleshooting. If the issue isn't resolved, we work with the Barracuda team for further assistance.
What needs improvement with Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials)?
The features and product itself are good. Sometimes there are minor issues that can be frustrating, but not consistently bad.
 

Also Known As

Acronis Protect Cloud, Acronis Backup Cloud
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Sample Customers

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