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Allot IoTSecure vs Barracuda CloudGen Firewall comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Allot IoTSecure
Ranking in IoT Security
14th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
Ranking in IoT Security
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (25th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (9th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (19th), WAN Edge (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the IoT Security category, the mindshare of Allot IoTSecure is 2.0%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is 2.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IoT Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall2.6%
Allot IoTSecure2.0%
Other95.4%
IoT Security
 

Featured Reviews

Kaushlendra Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager - IT Infrastructure and Network at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Useful bandwidth optimization, reliable, but difficult to implement
The deployment of Allot IoTSecure took approximately one week and it is very difficult. When using a different solution, if you install one device, you can easily install another device. However, in Allot IoTSecure, you have to use the help from Allot. Without the help of Allot, it is not possible to configure it.
Jennifer  Bernice - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Allot IoTSecure is bandwidth optimization."
"Allot IoTSecure is the best bandwidth optimization solution on the market right now."
"Its central management, especially when it comes to distributed environments, is great. I can generate and save a setting and then apply that setting across the network with just one click."
"Ability to manage multiple firewalls."
"Scalability is always good because the company wants to be able to handle large customers."
"This is a very stable solution; once you have deployed it following the criteria, you almost never have to touch it."
"I would most definitely recommend this solution to other people."
"In addition, during the eight years I have been using Barracuda, I have had hundreds of thousands of attacks on my network and all of the attacks have been addressed by Barracuda with a proper solution for all of them."
"We have seen a clear return on investment with Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, as it has improved operational efficiency, reduced the risk of downtime, and delivered tangible cost savings for our organization."
"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."
 

Cons

"Allot IoTSecure could improve by providing better documentation, there was not any documentation on their website."
"Allot IoTSecure could improve by providing better documentation, there was not any documentation on their website."
"Technical support used to be at a very high level but it is now a bit less so."
"Another problem with Barracuda, in my experience, is the appliance lifetime."
"While using Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, we encounter issues with VPN profiles for Windows."
"Can be underpowered if you choose to use all available add-on features. Just be careful when sizing your unit."
"The features are a bit limited compared to other vendors."
"I would like to see the connection improved."
"Sometimes we have a need for detailed reports. Barracuda NG Firewall does not have a reports module and uses a satellite application (Barracuda NG Firewall Report Creator)."
"We are, however, not completely satisfied with their link redundancy handling capabilities."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual subscription for the use of this solution. Additionally, there are installation costs."
"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."
"It's not the most expensive, but it's certainly not cheap."
"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. ​"
"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."
"The 600 series is about USD $10,000 a year and the 80 is USD $400 a year."
"The solution costs more than 800 Euros to purchase an F18, which is an entry model, and then another 500 Euros for instant replacement, and 500 Euros for energized updates. The total package would be around 1,900 Euros for five years license and all updates for an entry model."
"The platform is inexpensive compared to other vendors."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
10%
Computer Software Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

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Midsize Enterprise
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Company SizeCount
Small Business32
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise9
 

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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.
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...
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...
 

Also Known As

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Barracuda NextGen Firewall, Barracuda CloudGen Firewalls
 

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Sample Customers

China Unicom
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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