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Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs Cradlepoint NetCloud comparison

Barracuda Networks and Ericsson are both solutions in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category. Barracuda Networks is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.1, while Ericsson is ranked #15. Barracuda Networks holds a 2.6% mindshare in SDW, compared to Ericsson’s 2.7% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Barracuda Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of Ericsson users who would recommend it.
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
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93% willing to recommend
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50% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Cradlepoint NetCloud are network security solutions compared based on user reviews. Cradlepoint NetCloud seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced feature set and reliability.

Features: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is known for robust security features, flexible VPN options, and user-friendly configuration. Cradlepoint NetCloud is recognized for seamless cloud integration, advanced network management, and extensive cellular connectivity.

Room for Improvement: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall could benefit from enhanced reporting capabilities, faster updates, and improved user experience. Cradlepoint NetCloud could be more affordable, offer more intuitive management tools, and reduce complexity.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall users report a straightforward deployment process and commendable customer service. Cradlepoint NetCloud users experience smoother integration with cloud services but mention a steeper learning curve.

Pricing and ROI: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall's affordable pricing and solid return on investment are well-received by users. Cradlepoint NetCloud delivers strong ROI but faces criticism for higher setup costs.

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.5
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall boosts security and efficiency, reducing incidents and costs while enhancing monitoring and intrusion prevention.
Sentiment score
7.0
Cradlepoint NetCloud improved uptime, reduced costs, enhanced security, and boosted productivity through better remote management and scalability.
The centralized management and automation features have reduced manual monitoring efforts, saving our IT team several hours per week.
Muhammad Talha Bashir
Offensive Security Analyst at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
I have seen a return on investment as it helps to prevent cyber attacks and optimize network and user management.
Sonal Ankita
Senior Data Engineer at Foodics
It has drastically reduced the amount of infections from cybersecurity threats and makes managing close to 50 clients or more for our engineers much easier, hence saving a lot of time and cost.
Jennifer Bernice
Dotnet Developer at Kohl's
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Muhammad Talha Bashir - PeerSpot reviewerSonal Ankita - PeerSpot reviewerJennifer Bernice - PeerSpot reviewer
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.4
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall's customer service is praised for responsiveness but criticized for varying response times and expertise.
Sentiment score
7.6
Cradlepoint NetCloud support is effective and highly rated, with swift issue resolution despite occasional response delays.
The support team is responsive and knowledgeable, assisting us promptly whenever we have faced configuration questions or technical issues.
Muhammad Talha Bashir
Offensive Security Analyst at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
Barracuda's partner support is better than the majority, and it stands out as one of their strengths.
RobertSmith15
Product Manager - Cyber Security at M247 Ltd Miami
The overall security has been satisfactory, with no breaches.
Ferrianto Suryanto
Director Of Technology at PT Exa Teknologi Indonesia
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I have worked very closely with Cradlepoint for several years and would rate their customer service as being among the best.
reviewer2142177
Product Director at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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Muhammad Talha Bashir - PeerSpot reviewerRobertSmith15 - PeerSpot reviewerFerrianto Suryanto - PeerSpot reviewerreviewer2142177 - PeerSpot reviewer
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall offers scalable solutions for businesses, supporting diverse environments with flexible deployment and positive user feedback.
Sentiment score
7.5
Cradlepoint NetCloud effectively replaces routers and firewalls, supporting scalable network and security management for large enterprises via the cloud.
Its flexible licensing and hybrid deployment options allow it to adapt to evolving network requirements, ensuring continuous security and reliable operations.
Muhammad Talha Bashir
Offensive Security Analyst at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
Regarding scalability and the ability to scale and expand with Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, there is no issue, so I would rate it a ten.
Mariusz Banasiak
IT Director at a retailer with 51-200 employees
When positioning into customers, some larger enterprise customers tend to move towards one of the top three: either Cisco, Fortinet, or Palo Alto.
RobertSmith15
Product Manager - Cyber Security at M247 Ltd Miami
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Cradlepoint products support scalability very well in medium to large enterprise environments.
reviewer2142177
Product Director at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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Muhammad Talha Bashir - PeerSpot reviewerMariusz Banasiak - PeerSpot reviewerRobertSmith15 - PeerSpot reviewerreviewer2142177 - PeerSpot reviewer
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is stable and reliable, with efficient issue resolution, praised for performance and integration ease.
Sentiment score
8.3
Cradlepoint NetCloud is praised for stable performance, robustness in traffic handling, minimal downtime, and seamless, dependable connectivity.
Its robust infrastructure and real-time monitoring give us the confidence that our network remains secure and operational at all times.
Muhammad Talha Bashir
Offensive Security Analyst at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
We have very few issues with Barracuda Firewall, even in the case of zero-day vulnerabilities.
RobertSmith15
Product Manager - Cyber Security at M247 Ltd Miami
In my experience, Barracuda CloudGen Firewall has been reliable and very high performing.
William Onet
Software Engineer at Ernst & Young
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Muhammad Talha Bashir - PeerSpot reviewerRobertSmith15 - PeerSpot reviewerWilliam Onet - PeerSpot reviewer
 

Room For Improvement

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall requires improved UI, ease of use, support, reporting, security, performance, documentation, training, and pricing.
Cradlepoint NetCloud needs better usability, SD-WAN enhancements, and affordable options for medium enterprises seeking cloud performance improvements.
Integration with AI would be helpful as modern attacks often utilize AI.
Ferrianto Suryanto
Director Of Technology at PT Exa Teknologi Indonesia
It would be beneficial to merge the existing application policy with the main policy into a single unified policy to improve manageability.
Igor Jerebica
System Engineer for Network & Security at Projekt IP d.o.o.
One area that could be enhanced is the user interface, making it slightly more intuitive for new users.
Muhammad Talha Bashir
Offensive Security Analyst at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
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The company realizes that there's a need for affordable connectivity products, especially for lower-end medium enterprises or larger small enterprises.
reviewer2142177
Product Director at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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Ferrianto Suryanto - PeerSpot reviewer
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Muhammad Talha Bashir - PeerSpot reviewerreviewer2142177 - PeerSpot reviewer
 

Setup Cost

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall offers flexible, reasonably priced solutions with transparent licensing, hardware replacement, and easy purchase via AWS Marketplace.
Enterprise users find Cradlepoint NetCloud pricing competitive, considering it a worthwhile investment for its efficiency and functionality.
Our experience with Barracuda CloudGen Firewall pricing and licensing has been reasonable and transparent.
Muhammad Talha Bashir
Offensive Security Analyst at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
The license price of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is lower than others, and maintenance or support is included.
Ferrianto Suryanto
Director Of Technology at PT Exa Teknologi Indonesia
It is neither the cheapest nor the most expensive option available.
Igor Jerebica
System Engineer for Network & Security at Projekt IP d.o.o.
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Cradlepoint's pricing is viewed as market competitive, offering good value for the money invested.
reviewer2142177
Product Director at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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Muhammad Talha Bashir - PeerSpot reviewerFerrianto Suryanto - PeerSpot reviewer
IJ
reviewer2142177 - PeerSpot reviewer
 

Valuable Features

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall offers robust security, threat protection, and network optimization with features like TINA VPN and centralized management.
Cradlepoint NetCloud optimizes wireless WAN with 5G readiness, enhancing VPN, automated failover, and network monitoring for primary connectivity.
This integration helps secure our data and applications from attackers trying to gain access and detect malicious activity.
RobertSmith15
Product Manager - Cyber Security at M247 Ltd Miami
The real-time monitoring helps us quickly identify unusual traffic patterns and potential threats, allowing us to respond immediately and maintain secure and uninterrupted network operations.
Muhammad Talha Bashir
Offensive Security Analyst at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall has positively impacted my organization by increasing the level of network protection against threats from twenty percent to forty-five percent.
William Onet
Software Engineer at Ernst & Young
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Cradlepoint supports the option for wireless to be a primary means of connectivity, rather than just a backup.
reviewer2142177
Product Director at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
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RobertSmith15 - PeerSpot reviewerMuhammad Talha Bashir - PeerSpot reviewerWilliam Onet - PeerSpot reviewerreviewer2142177 - PeerSpot reviewer
 

Categories and Ranking

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
9th
Ranking in WAN Edge
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (24th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (19th), IoT Security (6th)
Cradlepoint NetCloud
Ranking in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
15th
Ranking in WAN Edge
13th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined Networking (SDN) (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions category, the mindshare of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is 2.6%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cradlepoint NetCloud is 2.7%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall2.6%
Cradlepoint NetCloud2.7%
Other94.7%
Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions
 

Featured Reviews

Jennifer Bernice - PeerSpot reviewer
Jennifer Bernice
Dotnet Developer at Kohl's
Centralized firewall management has saved time and improved network security across locations
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall could be improved as it has a very high learning curve. It is definitely not a one and done firewall, as a one and done firewall requires a lot of dedicated time to get the machine running the way you want. To improve Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, there should be a lot of tutorials and videos online to help new users. Multiple ways to configure for the same service or feature takes time to determine your customized build. In addition to previous points, the interface can sometimes be clunky when trying to determine how it is organized or arranged.
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reviewer2142177 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer2142177
Product Director at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Wireless connectivity transforms with robust management
There are areas for improvement, particularly at the lower end of the medium enterprise market. Cradlepoint's portfolio is lacking budget-friendly options. The company realizes that there's a need for affordable connectivity products, especially for lower-end medium enterprises or larger small enterprises, and is working on developing entry-level products in terms of functionality and pricing.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Marketing Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Construction Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business33
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise9
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?
My experience with pricing is that while the licensing cost can be reduced and is somewhat costly, the price is good and affordable.
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What needs improvement with Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?
There is room for improvement in terms of response time and first-level support quality. Barracuda CloudGen Firewall needs to learn from FortiManager and Palo Alto, as I see that they have automati...
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What is your primary use case for Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?
My main use case for Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is that we purchased it to replace our current Cisco firewall tool. We have always suffered issues trying to manage the Cisco firewall, which is the...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cradlepoint NetCloud?
Cradlepoint's pricing is viewed as market competitive, offering good value for the money invested. While some customers are price sensitive, others recognize the efficiency and smooth operation as ...
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What needs improvement with Cradlepoint NetCloud?
There are areas for improvement, particularly at the lower end of the medium enterprise market. Cradlepoint's portfolio is lacking budget-friendly options. The company realizes that there's a need ...
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What is your primary use case for Cradlepoint NetCloud?
I use Ericsson, the parent company of Cradlepoint, to provide solutions for wireless WAN technology. Customers are seeking connectivity in nontraditional places or mobile applications. Ericsson's p...
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Also Known As

Barracuda NextGen Firewall, Barracuda CloudGen Firewalls
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Overview

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is a comprehensive network security solution that provides advanced protection for organizations of all sizes. It offers next-generation firewall capabilities, including application control, intrusion prevention, and web filtering. 

With its integrated VPN functionality, it ensures secure remote access for employees. CloudGen Firewall also includes advanced threat intelligence, leveraging real-time updates to detect and block emerging threats. Its centralized management console simplifies administration and provides visibility into network traffic. 

CloudGen Firewall can easily adapt to changing business needs based on its scalable architecture. 

Barracuda Networks

Cradlepoint’s NetCloud is an integrated platform that connects modern enterprises from the Edge to the cloud to ensure pervasive connectivity and greater availability. It combines advanced Enterprise Software-Defined Network (SDN) and Software-Defined Perimeter (SD-P) technologies that enable dynamic connectivity and network management of fixed branch locations, vehicles, and M2M/IoT deployments within one pane of glass platform.

Ericsson
 

Sample Customers

ARZ, Bauer, CBCX Technologies, Diamant-groep, Eissmann Group Automotive, European Youth Olympics, Exalo Drilling, FineLine Technologies, Geocell, Grimaldi, Infront Sports & Media, Odlo, Schenker Deutschland AG, Tilak, Verbandsgeneinde Zell, Conservas El Cidacos S.A., Institute for Emergency Medicine and Medicine Management, Erwin Muller GmbH, Info-Tech: NGF is Champion, Schoellerbank, IZB Informatik-Zentrum, RHI AG, Berglandmilch, Antenne Bayern, Sanochemia
City of San Antonio, Statue Cruises, Tour Dubai, St. David's Foundation, JBT, DSC Dredge
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