Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs Juniper Mist Edge comparison

Barracuda Networks and Juniper are both solutions in the WAN Edge category. Barracuda Networks is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0, while Juniper is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.0. Barracuda Networks holds a 2.2% mindshare in WE, compared to Juniper’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Barracuda Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of Juniper users who would recommend it.

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall

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75% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Juniper Mist Edge both compete in the network security market. Barracuda CloudGen Firewall appears to have the upper hand in deployment ease and support, while Juniper Mist Edge is preferred for its advanced features and performance.

Features: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall offers advanced threat protection, VPN capabilities, and robust security. Juniper Mist Edge includes AI-driven networking, seamless integration with existing networks, and valuable AI features.

Room for Improvement: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall could simplify configuration processes and provide better documentation. Juniper Mist Edge needs enhanced troubleshooting tools and less complexity in some AI functionalities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is noted for straightforward deployment and effective customer support. Juniper Mist Edge has a steeper learning curve due to its advanced features, with both products rated highly in customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is seen as cost-effective with good ROI. Juniper Mist Edge is more expensive but valued for its high-performance capabilities and advanced AI-driven functions.

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Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs. Juniper Mist Edge

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall

Ranking in WAN Edge

10th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Firewalls (26th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (11th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (20th), IoT Security (6th)

Juniper Mist Edge

Ranking in WAN Edge

15th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the WAN Edge category, the mindshare of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is 2.2%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper Mist Edge is 1.5%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

WAN Edge Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall	2.2%
Juniper Mist Edge	1.5%
Other	96.3%

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RobertSmith15

Product Manager - Cyber Security at M247 Ltd Miami

Ensures data security with advanced intrusion prevention and 24/7 monitoring

I rate the initial setup as ten out of ten. It is straightforward to set up a CloudGen file, taking a couple of hours. Once we have the configuration agreed with the customer, the setup and onboarding are completed within a few hours. We receive the box from Barracuda or from our stores, pre-stage it into our network for initial configuration and Soak testing to ensure functionality. The customer can install it at their location, or we do it on their behalf. We run the firewall in simulation mode to observe traffic and ensure service transition is effective. After confirming functionality with the customer, we transition to a live service.

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Chinedu Onwurah

Global Juniper Presales Engineer at Westcon-Comstor

Has simplified infrastructure management through on-site data and control plane termination

The most valuable features of Juniper Mist Edge include the ability to terminate the data plane and the control plane on-site for privacy purposes. For those that don't want the management of their either wireless or wired infrastructure to be done in the cloud, Juniper Mist Edge helps to solve that problem. AI-generated features in Juniper Mist Edge help to optimize network operations as AI is everything. It helps to simplify the management of infrastructure, assists in root cause analysis and identification of issues and resolution of those issues, and aids in what we call premium analytics to analyze what has gone wrong or the events on-site, providing feedback that would help to make some business-critical decisions. Anomaly detection in Juniper Mist Edge is beneficial, as when talking about AI, that's just it. Anomaly detection helps when things are not going the way they were designed or planned to work. Juniper Mist Edge also helps to detect that and assists in resolving the issue.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Their GPS possibilities and the security that it has, especially the SD-WAN functionality, is very good."

"Since implementing the Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, we've seen significant benefits, particularly in stopping a lot of unnecessary or dangerous emails. One key feature we value is the ability to train the solution with emails categorized as threats, giving it a learning capacity."

"It's great for handling complex items."

"Scalability is good; the company wants to be able to handle large customers."

"We enjoy the reduction in terms of labor."

"Its stability and SD-WAN features are the most valuable."

"Its ability to block incoming attacks is valuable. Its logging, traffic monitoring, and VPN capabilities are also valuable."

"It provides a lot of functionality adhering to the current trends."

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"The most valuable aspect of Mist Edge lies in its ability to provide comprehensive visibility into all network packets."

"Juniper is a remote and AI-enhanced product."

"Juniper Mist Edge provides better support for medium-sized businesses."

"AI-generated features in Juniper Mist Edge help to optimize network operations as AI is everything; it helps to simplify the management of infrastructure, assists in root cause analysis and identification of issues and resolution of those issues, and aids in what we call premium analytics to analyze what has gone wrong or the events on-site, providing feedback that would help to make some business-critical decisions."

"Juniper's technical support is highly responsive."

"Juniper Mist Edge is valuable for its ability to troubleshoot and configure more things compared to Meraki."

"The visibility of the information that's available about APs through their cloud portal and some of the AI features are most valuable."

Cons

"The interface of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is not as user-friendly as others. It is a bit complicated and could be improved."

"The features are a bit limited compared to other vendors."

"Barracuda CloudGen Firewall should work a little bit more with the logs so that, in our company, we can generate a little bit more reports and get a bit more statistics, which would be fine for us."

"The biggest downside is that it is quite an expensive product."

"However, the solution isn’t perfect. It sometimes lets through emails incorrectlycategorized as safe but malicious. I believe the tool could be improved by incorporating artificial intelligence to enhance its email analysis capabilities, though I’m unsure if this feature is currently available."

"The biggest issue that I have with this solution is that it is not super intuitive. Once you know what to do, things make sense, but you can't just open the program and start doing things. It would be great if there was a little bit more guided usage inside the program."

"The analytics are weak."

"The technical manuals, at times, have images that don't match the actual screens and are not always as clear as they could be on the configuration."

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"Juniper Mist Edge can sometimes have a delay in information updating."

"The product needs an update, particularly in price, as it deters many customers, including myself, from using it despite its convenience and effectiveness."

"Juniper Mist Edge can sometimes have a delay in information updating, which could be improved."

"The one area that we're specifically looking into is their outdoor APs. The development of their outdoor APs is lagging as compared to their internal APs."

"I experience a lot of stability issues, so the rating is eight out of ten."

"I think there is a need to improve the virtual edition or the virtual platform of Juniper Mist Edge, as I know that it was discontinued."

"I would like to see improvements in ensuring government compliance for Mist Edge."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The platform is inexpensive compared to other vendors."

"It would be nice if the pricing and licensing offered for less."

"We evaluated a lot of different options. We concluded that Barracuda NG Firewall provided the most features for an exemplary price. "

"When the corporation purchases something, it follows a request-for-proposal process and the best price wins. So, I think Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is reasonably priced, though I’m not sure of the exact amount"

"The pricing is very cheap compared to Cisco ASA, which we used before, and compared to Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet. Barracuda has different solutions for different people. So for my SMB-level infrastructure, Barracuda has given me a proper solution that is half of the price of Palo Alto or Fortinet."

"The product is a bit cheaper than some solutions."

"Pricing and licensing are fine. It's worth the value because every four years, if I buy any other product, I have to replace my hardware. But with Barracuda I get a free hardware upgrade. Today I'm using Xbox. After four years I can take another Xbox or a Ybox."

"My advice is to try and evaluate it (Barracuda offers a trial period of one month)."

More Barracuda CloudGen Firewall pricing and cost advice

"I believe we're getting some good discounts. We're paying less than $500 per AP. I don't know the annual maintenance cost."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Manufacturing Company

13%

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	5

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

The encryption and the security standards are valuable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

The license price of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is lower than others, and maintenance or support is included.

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What needs improvement with Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?

The interface of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is not as user-friendly as others. It is a bit complicated and could be improved. The initial setup can also be complex because it involves navigating d...

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What do you like most about Juniper Mist Edge?

The most valuable aspect of Mist Edge lies in its ability to provide comprehensive visibility into all network packets.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Mist Edge?

The cost is comparable to Meraki.

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What needs improvement with Juniper Mist Edge?

The product needs an update, particularly in price, as it deters many customers, including myself, from using it despite its convenience and effectiveness. Due to the high cost, not all customers c...

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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

Juniper Mist Edge extends our microservices architecture to the campus, bringing agility and scale while enabling new applications at the edge. The Juniper Mist Edge uses the Juniper Mist Cloud and its distributed software architecture for scalable and resilient operations, management, troubleshooting, and analytics — all without the need for legacy wireless controllers.

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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

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