Azure Sphere vs Barracuda CloudGen Firewall comparison

Microsoft and Barracuda Networks are both solutions in the IoT Security category. Microsoft is ranked #7 with an average rating of 9.0, while Barracuda Networks is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.0. Microsoft holds a 4.1% mindshare in IS, compared to Barracuda Networks’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Barracuda Networks users who would recommend it.

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94% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Azure Sphere compete in the security solutions category. Barracuda has an upper hand in network protection features, while Azure Sphere excels in IoT capabilities due to its integration focus.

Features: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall includes advanced threat detection, VPN services, and dynamic bandwidth management, making it optimal for complex network environments. Azure Sphere provides end-to-end IoT security, secure boot, and over-the-air updates, safeguarding connected devices effectively.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall offers a straightforward deployment process and is recognized for its responsive customer service. Azure Sphere, while having a more complex setup due to its IoT connectivity emphasis, benefits from Microsoft's comprehensive support and resources.

Pricing and ROI: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is cost-effective, offering competitive pricing and a favorable ROI. Azure Sphere requires a higher initial investment due to its advanced focus on IoT, delivering long-term ROI by enhancing device security and reducing IoT vulnerabilities.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Sphere

Ranking in IoT Security

7th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall

Ranking in IoT Security

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Firewalls (25th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (11th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (20th), WAN Edge (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the IoT Security category, the mindshare of Azure Sphere is 4.1%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is 0.7%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

IoT Security Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall	0.7%
Azure Sphere	4.1%
Other	95.2%

IoT Security

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Chandrakant Deshmukh

Senior VP IOT at Mastek Ltd

Has a learning curve that is easy to deal with for users

With the tool, the learning curve is really good. I don't have to spend time in long training sessions, which is typically required for other platforms. As my company is a Microsoft kind of shop, we have developers, making the learning curve easy compared to other tools. When it comes to integration with the back-end systems, manufacturing companies are still using some other apps in their environment. Getting data or pushing those analytics data back to the back-end systems is relatively simple while using Azure Sphere and other integration points, and so that is why there is a clear direction from our company's end customer that they need an Azure solution.

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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"When you use this solution, you get a dual processor with all the necessary security and Microsoft updates supplied. You don't have to be concerned about the security aspect related to IoT because Microsoft takes care of this."

"It's stable and the performance has been great."

"I think my team is comfortable with the installation of the product."

"One of the big benefits of the product is that it allows you to manage big environments with fewer resources."

"The most valuable features are SD-WAN, URL filtering, IPS, and virus scanning."

"They have a very responsive customer service and support team."

"The technical support from Barracuda is very good. I would rate it nine out of ten."

"We enjoy the reduction in terms of labor."

"When you are sending information to an external email address, Barracuda can warn you when you are trying to access a private or personal email, or trying to upload information and not allow you to do that."

"It's great for handling complex items."

"Most people are using enterprise applications remotely, and there is no license for SSL VPN, or in other words point-to-site. There is no limit on that. On other devices there is a specific limit and you have to pay per use for SSL VPN."

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Cons

"The type of edge devices being addressed through the suite was limited."

"The lack of awareness of the products among our company's customers is a challenge that needs to be looked at and improved by Microsoft."

"One of the pain points of this solution is that the full Linux box is not exposed to all developers. This restricts what the applications can do as they cant be adjusted."

"It would be better if they had a trace and trap feature. It's hard for me to say anything bad about Barracuda. This is because we had a firewall go down in the town of Kirkland Lake, and it was a blown-out port, and they had an instant replacement."

"Command line could be more user friendly."

"To start working with spam, it takes a while because the product has to see that multiple emails are coming in with all the spam. If it could reduce that amount of time, then we would reduce the amount of users who are receiving spam."

"The price is a bit higher than other vendors."

"There could be improvements in licensing."

"Technical support used to be at a very high level but it is now a bit less so."

"When you login from some sources, there is no feature in this box which can log you out after a certain timeout."

"A rule for email announcements, when configured hits occur, would be a great improvement for a more efficient experience."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution offers secure IoT communication to the cloud at a fairly low cost."

"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."

"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"

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

"It's not the most expensive, but it's certainly not cheap."

"It is a product with a very transparent model of licensing. In the sense of hidden expenses, they do not exist with this model. "

"Pricing is good. Licensing is pretty much automatic if using Control Center."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

11%

Retailer

Government

Construction Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Sphere?

I think the license part is good enough as of now because as a company, we don't handle the license part. My company has a partner from Microsoft who manages everything for us, so we don't deal dir...

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What needs improvement with Azure Sphere?

When it comes to the challenges or drawbacks associated with the product, I will not talk about the system. Our company's customers who are into manufacturing and other such businesses are not very...

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What is your primary use case for Azure Sphere?

I use the solution in my company for process automation. Based on the kind of devices and architecture our company's customers use, our company is now fetching those data points and integrating the...

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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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Barracuda NextGen Firewall, Barracuda CloudGen Firewalls

Overview

Azure Sphere development kits provide everything you need to start prototyping and developing Azure Sphere applications. Order yours today and start taking advantage of the rich development experience in Visual Studio.

Microsoft

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

Sample Customers

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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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