Altaro VM Backup for MSPs vs Barracuda Intronis Backup comparison

Hornetsecurity and Barracuda Networks are both solutions in the MSP Backup category. Hornetsecurity is ranked #6 with an average rating of 9.0, while Barracuda Networks is ranked #8 with an average rating of 9.0. Hornetsecurity holds a 4.7% mindshare in MB, compared to Barracuda Networks’s 4.9% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of Hornetsecurity users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Barracuda Networks users who would recommend it.

Altaro VM Backup for MSPs

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94% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Altaro VM Backup for MSPs and Barracuda Intronis Backup based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Altaro VM Backup for MSPs

Ranking in MSP Backup

6th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Barracuda Intronis Backup

Ranking in MSP Backup

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (11th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the MSP Backup category, the mindshare of Altaro VM Backup for MSPs is 4.7%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Barracuda Intronis Backup is 4.9%, up from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Anthony Linder

Information Technology Application Specialist at a government with 10,001+ employees

An incredibly stable product with a great user interface

Improvements are needed in the solution since it might get difficult if you just drop a technical person who doesn't necessarily have a lot of experience with Altaro VM Backup for MSPs. A technical person who hasn't received any dedicated training or hasn't gone through the documentation part of the solution may find the product to be a little non-intuitive at times. In Altaro VM Backup for MSPs, if you expect something to be somewhere else or when you expect a certain part of the user interface to function in a specific way, it doesn't happen so since the functionality that you expect to be there in the product isn't present on that screen and you need to go somewhere else for that piece. I think that is the case with the most complex tech products. I would like to be able to store a full cluster environment inside of Altaro VM and make sure that the cluster communicates inside of the product, presuming that we have the necessary backup drive in our company. Altaro VM already can test individual VM restores, but one can't really go beyond that scope, at least with the version of the solution that we have in our company right now.

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Gerard Wolters

ICT manager at Oosterhof Holman

Easy to use, immutable, and provides good deduplication features

When we wanted to back up our Microsoft environment, we looked for a cloud backup. Barracuda provided a cloud backup. There were no other products that offered similar features at that time. I will recommend the product to others. It is easy to use. It is a complete package. It is easy to integrate the product with Microsoft. We have a complete package that includes antispam and email gateway solutions. We can choose any package we want. We use Barracuda Essentials. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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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

"Granular restoration is extremely useful in Altaro VM Backup for MSPs since it is something that we make use of the most in our company."

"The most valuable feature is the speed of backup, which is very good compared to other solutions."

"Barracuda's support is probably one of the best things about them, even with all their solutions. With any problem that we have, or even questions, we get the assistance that we need. The turnaround is pretty quick."

"Of all the backup products we have used, this by far is the simplest to install and use."

"It is very stable, and I'm very happy with this solution."

"Whenever you have a crash or your service is not working, you can just live-boot the machine and have your service up and running."

"Its interface is intuitive, and it is easy to use when I am restoring files. Barracuda does a really excellent job at compression, which makes it very efficient. Eight years later, I am only halfway through to the capacity, which is very good."

"The superior support from Barracuda in setting up, using, and helping with issues for the product."

"The scalability of the product is fine."

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Cons

"A technical person who hasn't received any dedicated training or hasn't gone through the documentation part of the solution may find the product to be a little non-intuitive at times."

"The search features must be improved."

"Compared to Avamar and Data Domain (our other systems), the backup speed is slow."

"Some features like CIFS are not supported that would help speed and flexibility."

"I would like to see the automatic backup of critical applications to the cloud."

"The restore time can be improved. The restore time for large quantities of folders is slow. Sometimes, if I'm doing a full recovery of a server, it takes multiple hours, which probably is natural. It might also be because of our internet speed to the cloud."

"It is not always stable."

"The solution is pretty expensive. This is the usual customer complaint."

"I would like to see a way to increase space."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"You have two options, which we have. We pay for it bi-monthly. Then, you can purchase the project hours and support annually."

"What I like best about Barracuda Backup is the licensing model."

"All the storage is included in Barracuda, so you're just paying for the package. I think with Veeam, you pay for the package, and you pay for the storage."

"Normally, there is the hardware on the site. So, essentially, there is a server and storage. They can price it a little lower because the customers are making a little investment upfront. Even though it is trouble-free for the end-users, and once it is set up and running, they don't have to really think about it, there is essentially an initial investment. It is not really pricey. We're actually competitive, but we are in a different market. In Asia, customers are a little more price-sensitive than in the west. It is not really a real issue."

"The tool's pricing is reasonable."

"You don't need to buy an extra license or agent. With one box, you have licenses for any amount of devices that you want to backed up for whatever is backed up."

"Its pricing is very reasonable, but it can be reduced."

"Low, fixed cost with great savings."

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16%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Altaro VM Backup for MSPs?

Granular restoration is extremely useful in Altaro VM Backup for MSPs since it is something that we make use of the most in our company.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Altaro VM Backup for MSPs?

To be honest, I don't get to see the bill for Altaro VM Backup for MSPs.

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What needs improvement with Altaro VM Backup for MSPs?

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What do you like most about Barracuda Backup?

The most valuable feature is unlimited data storage on the cloud. Even if the employee has left the company for a few years, the backup will still be maintained.

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What needs improvement with Barracuda Backup?

The search features must be improved. Future releases must make it easier to search through the backup.

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What is your primary use case for Barracuda Backup?

The solution is a cloud-to-cloud backup. We use the product to back up our Microsoft cloud environment. We back up SharePoint and OneDrive.

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Overview

Altaro VM Backup for MSPs is a comprehensive backup solution designed specifically for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Its primary use case is to provide reliable and efficient backup and recovery for virtual machines (VMs) in multi-tenant environments.

The most valuable functionality of Altaro VM Backup for MSPs is its centralized management console, which allows MSPs to easily monitor and manage backups for all their clients from a single interface. This streamlines operations and saves time, enabling MSPs to efficiently handle large-scale deployments.

Altaro VM Backup for MSPs offers a range of powerful features, including flexible scheduling, granular restore options, and support for both Hyper-V and VMware environments. It also includes advanced features like Augmented Inline Deduplication, which significantly reduces storage requirements and speeds up backup and restore processes.

By providing reliable and efficient backup and recovery, Altaro VM Backup for MSPs helps organizations ensure business continuity and minimize downtime in the event of data loss or system failures. It also enables MSPs to offer value-added services to their clients, enhancing their reputation and increasing customer satisfaction.

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Barracuda Intronis Backup is a comprehensive data protection solution designed to safeguard critical business information. It offers secure and efficient backup and recovery capabilities for physical and virtual environments. With its user-friendly interface, businesses can easily manage and monitor their backups, ensuring data integrity and availability.

The solution supports a wide range of platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Linux, making it suitable for diverse IT environments. Barracuda Intronis Backup utilizes advanced deduplication and compression techniques to optimize storage utilization and reduce backup windows.

It also offers flexible recovery options, allowing businesses to restore files, folders, or entire systems quickly and efficiently. The solution ensures data security through encryption and secure transmission protocols, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access.

With its robust reporting and alerting features, businesses can proactively monitor backup status and address any issues promptly. Barracuda Intronis Backup provides businesses with peace of mind, knowing that their critical data is protected and easily recoverable in the event of a disaster.

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Sample Customers

Alpha & Omega Computer Consultants, Chorus

Dematic, Levitt Safety, Osoyoos Credit Union, Viborel Distribuiao, European Tour, Papergraphics, Levitt Safety, Academy of Contemporary Music, Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton, LLP, National History Museum, California Almond Board, American Radio Relay League, Kirkpatrick Bank, IAC, Healey Brothers Automotive Group, Mechanicsburg Area School District, Taylor Shellfish Farms, Drew Marine, inMusic, Mills Law Library, Healy Brothers Automotive Group, Thomas Kinkade Company, Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit

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