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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 3.5% mindshare in IS, compared to Barracuda Networks’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Barracuda Networks users who would recommend it.
Azure Sphere
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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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Categories and Ranking

Azure Sphere
Ranking in IoT Security
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.4
Number of Reviews
3
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
39
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (26th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (11th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (18th), WAN Edge (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the IoT Security category, the mindshare of Azure Sphere is 3.5%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is 0.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IoT Security
 

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Chandrakant Deshmukh - PeerSpot reviewer
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 - PeerSpot reviewer
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

"I think my team is comfortable with the installation of the product."
"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."
"The technical support from Barracuda is very good. I would rate it nine out of ten."
"Its stability and SD-WAN features are the most valuable."
"The most valuable features are SD-WAN, URL filtering, IPS, and virus scanning."
"Inbound and outbound traffic analysis, rule creation wizard, and the GUI portal are among the key features."
"The ability to be deployed and supported remotely is valuable."
"It is a very stable solution."
"Ability to manage multiple firewalls."
"What I like best about this product are the support and the features."
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Cons

"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."
"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."
"The type of edge devices being addressed through the suite was limited."
"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 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."
"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."
"There could be improvements in licensing. Some licensing aspects are challenging; for example, if you're using an active-passive setup, you have to license both firewalls."
"Its interface could be better."
"The price could be better."
"While using Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, we encounter issues with VPN profiles for Windows."
"If you experience an attack it can take a very long time to find a solution."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution offers secure IoT communication to the cloud at a fairly low cost."
"The platform is inexpensive compared to other vendors."
"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 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 is a product with a very transparent model of licensing. In the sense of hidden expenses, they do not exist with this model. ​"
"The product is a bit cheaper than some solutions."
"Pricing is good. Licensing is pretty much automatic if using Control Center."
"We pay around 150 to 200 Euros per year and there are no additional costs."
"My advice is to try and evaluate it (Barracuda offers a trial period of one month)."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
13%
Retailer
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
7%
 

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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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Also Known As

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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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