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Barracuda Application Protection vs Orca Security comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.0
Implementing Barracuda Application Protection saves time, reduces security incidents by 60%, and optimizes resources for strategic objectives.
Sentiment score
4.0
Orca Security offers immediate benefits with cost savings, easy adoption, enhanced efficiency, and improved visibility for risk mitigation.
Within the first six months of deployment, we have seen a 60% reduction in security incidents affecting the web application, which directly translated into fewer service interruptions and less time spent on incident response.
Senior Data Engineer at LTI LATAM and Toubro Improtech
Web-related alert triage time has reduced by around 40%, and some investigations that earlier took 30 minutes now take closer to 10 to 15 minutes.
Manager at Cyvogenix
Ease of use for our security team to be able to use templates and configure to our specs, combined with its high-level security protection features such as DOD-level protection, shows its readiness to secure our data and network lines, which is brilliant.
Web Developer at Clarivate
Orca Security significantly improved our visibility from 30% to 100%, enabling better security posture improvements rather than just general cost savings.
Cloud Security Automation Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
This is because you do not need a team of five persons to install and update the agents in thousands of servers.
Cybersecurity Recruitment Specialist at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
I see the benefits of Orca Security immediately because you can see the issues right after deployment, and you can correct the critical issues, so the proof of value is immediate.
Cybersecurity Architect Lead at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.6
Barracuda Application Protection's customer service is responsive, proactive, and highly rated for effective, professional support through multiple channels.
Sentiment score
5.6
Orca Security's support is valued for responsiveness and expertise, but consistency and skills need improvement according to user feedback.
The support team was responsive and technically knowledgeable, especially when handling application security or traffic-related issues.
Manager at Cyvogenix
The customer support for Barracuda Application Protection has been very responsive and helpful in resolving all our issues on time.
Senior Data Engineer at LTI LATAM and Toubro Improtech
My experience with Barracuda Application Protection's customer support is good, as they are very responsive, knowledgeable, and provide timely assistance for configuration, troubleshooting, and documentation.
Engineer 3 at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
I would rate the quality of support as nine stars out of ten due to their quick and helpful responses.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
The expertise levels could be improved.
Cloud Security Automation Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
The support team assists with issues and provides information on new updates.
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
Barracuda Application Protection excels in scalability and stability, supporting growth and varied environments without major adjustments.
Sentiment score
8.0
Orca Security is praised for its scalable, agentless architecture, enabling seamless deployment and integration across diverse cloud environments.
The platform supports cloud, on-premises, hybrid, containerized deployments, load balancing, CDN capabilities, and multi-environment protection, which helps when applications expand.
Manager at Cyvogenix
Barracuda Application Protection is easy to scale by adding protection to newer applications and APIs without major changes.
Engineer 3 at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Orca Security provides a highly scalable architecture for us.
Senior Specialist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
When you onboard an organization, Orca will find new projects, folders, and resources without any additional effort required.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
The seamless integration allows us to automatically reflect any connected project from our cloud into the console.
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.8
Barracuda Application Protection is praised for its high stability, reliability, and consistent performance with minimal downtime across organizations.
Sentiment score
8.2
Orca Security is praised for high stability and reliability, with rare brief downtime and responsive support handling minor issues.
Barracuda Application Protection has been stable and reliable in our experience.
Manager at Cyvogenix
Barracuda Application Protection is stable, as in my experience, it has been quite stable without any major outages or performance issues.
Engineer 3 at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
When I need any support, it's very fast to get an answer from the support team.
Cyber Security Analyst Ii at Grupo PRIMO
I personally have not encountered any bugs or issues with the console.
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
I have experienced very little downtime.
Works at Ultraviolet Cyber
 

Room For Improvement

Barracuda needs better customization, onboarding, AI rules, and integrations to improve usability and effectiveness in complex environments.
Users recommend improving Orca Security's automation, private cloud support, vulnerability detection, integration, and reducing scan times and costs.
There is also some scope for improvement in API security visibility, especially around detailed discovery and classification of APIs, as this is becoming a critical area for modern applications.
Technical Team Lead - Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
I would add that they need to work really hard on false positives because most of the time it blocks legitimate API calls and disturbs their own ruling and everything which I have to work on manually.
Systems & Cloud Architect at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Having the advanced ability to close off ports when they could be getting tested from hackers for intrusion would be helpful.
Web Developer at Clarivate
Another improvement is in handling alerts for multiple files with the same CVE; it should provide an option to manage each file separately without affecting others.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Orca Security could improve in reporting OS package vulnerabilities, such as missing MS patches or Linux patches.
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Security in today's age is important, and if a company can afford it, they should get it as it's the most valuable protection against threats.
Software Developer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

Barracuda Application Protection offers cost-effective security with efficient features, requiring proper environment sizing for optimal performance.
Orca Security offers competitive, flexible pricing per workload, appealing to enterprises with comprehensive features and strategic discounts.
The cost is relevant, pocket-friendly, and cost-effective.
Senior Data Engineer at LTI LATAM and Toubro Improtech
Cost saving is one of the major points observed since this product is less costly compared to others.
Tech Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
It is not the cheapest option, but it offers good value when considering the combined security features such as WAF, bot protection, DDoS defense, and centralized management.
Manager at Cyvogenix
The initial price seemed high, however, after negotiation, the final price was ideal.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Orca Security's pricing is known to be a bit high.
Works at Ultraviolet Cyber
Its license is a bit expensive.
enterprise architect at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
 

Valuable Features

Barracuda Application Protection offers robust security features, ease of use, and adaptability for comprehensive threat defense and management.
Orca Security offers agentless cloud integration with automated threat detection and AI-driven insights, enhancing security without impacting performance.
Within the first six to seven months of deployment, I saw a 60% reduction in security incidents, incidents affecting the web application which directly translated into fewer service interruptions and less time spent on incident response.
Web Developer at Clarivate
Its WAF capabilities for OWASP Top 10 protection are very strong.
Technical Team Lead - Content Security at Valuepoint Systems
Barracuda Application Protection protects against ransomware, achieving a 67% protection rate because it is based on a Linux system, reducing the chances of encryption and providing strong ransomware protection.
Network Engineer at Cronic Technologies
Additionally, it covers a large scope of vulnerabilities, CVEs, malware, and misconfiguration.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
It provided us with visibility from a central point, increasing our view from the previous thirty percent to a full one hundred percent of our cloud environment.
Cloud Security Automation Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
This technology allows for coverage of almost all cloud assets without interrupting their operations.
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Barracuda Application Prote...
Ranking in API Security
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Orca Security
Ranking in API Security
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (9th), Container Security (8th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (6th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (6th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (5th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (7th), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (2nd), AI Security (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the API Security category, the mindshare of Barracuda Application Protection is 2.0%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Orca Security is 6.1%, up from 5.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
API Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Orca Security6.1%
Barracuda Application Protection2.0%
Other91.9%
API Security
 

Featured Reviews

Salbu Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at Cyvogenix
Application protection has strengthened web security and reduces manual effort for critical services
One area where Barracuda Application Protection could be improved is reporting customization. The dashboards are useful, but more flexible executive-level and technical reporting options would help different teams. Another area is policy tuning for complex applications. While the platform is strong overall, some advanced environments need extra fine-tuning to reduce false positives or adapt custom rules. Deeper integrations with third-party CM and DevSecOps workflows would streamline operations further. Overall, it is a solid platform, but more customization and smoother advanced tuning would make it even better. A simpler onboarding experience for new administrators would be beneficial. The platform has many strong features, but teams without deep WAF experience may need time to become fully comfortable with advanced settings. More AI-driven recommendations for rule tuning, anomaly prioritization, and false positive reduction would help smaller teams operate more efficiently. Another area is pricing flexibility for growing organizations or mid-sized businesses. Overall, the product is strong, but easier management and smarter automation would make it even more attractive.
reviewer2800203 - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Cloud posture management has improved remediation and optimizes costs with contextual risk insights
Since I have not used Orca Security for 10 months, I am uncertain what areas still need improvement, as they may have rolled out features that addressed issues I faced in the past. However, I can say the tool is good. A few things could potentially be improved, particularly regarding false positives and the UI. What I observed is that they release updates to the platform without notifying the customer. Every time the UI is upgraded, they release something without notification. This could be a slight improvement. If they released some kind of notification to just inform the customer about UI changes, the customer would be aware of the changes that Orca Security is making in the backend.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
25%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Transportation Company
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise26
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise11
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Barracuda Application Protection?
The experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Barracuda Application Protection is positive, though there is room for improvement.
What needs improvement with Barracuda Application Protection?
When it comes to reporting and analytics by Barracuda Application Protection, I find it adequate, but the reporting is very data-based and requires you to import it into Power BI to generate your o...
What is your primary use case for Barracuda Application Protection?
Barracuda Application Protection is used to protect applications from SQL injection, API abuse, and bot attacks. It solves problems related to DDoS attacks, data leakage, and zero-day threats on a ...
What needs improvement with Orca Security?
I think Orca Security should be more SMB friendly since I mostly work with enterprise customers who have more budget. Orca Security could include options for smaller businesses and improve on areas...
What is your primary use case for Orca Security?
Of my three customers, one is using Orca Security, and two are not using it. There are plenty of use cases available for Orca Security, and I can provide more details. Orca Security is very good fo...
What advice do you have for others considering Orca Security?
I cannot provide a straightforward answer about the time it takes to address cloud security alerts because different levels of alerts exist, and fixing each alert can vary depending on how alerts a...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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BeyondTrust, Postman, Digital Turbine, Solarisbank, Lemonade, C6 Bank, Docebo, Vercel, and Vivino
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