Barracuda Intronis Backup vs Unitrends comparison

The compared Barracuda Networks and Kaseya solutions aren't in the same category. Barracuda Networks is ranked #11 in DS , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 0.6% mindshare in the category. Kaseya is ranked #33 in BRS , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Barracuda Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Kaseya users who would recommend it.

Barracuda Intronis Backup

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84% willing to recommend

Barracuda Intronis Backup

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Barracuda Intronis Backup and Unitrends based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Deduplication Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Barracuda Intronis Backup

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (11th), MSP Backup (8th)

Unitrends

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (33rd)

Mindshare comparison

Barracuda Intronis Backup and Unitrends aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Barracuda Intronis Backup is designed for Deduplication Software and holds a mindshare of 0.6%, up 0.2% compared to last year.
Unitrends, on the other hand, focuses on Backup and Recovery, holds 0.5% mindshare, up 0.5% since last year.

Deduplication Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Barracuda Intronis Backup	0.6%
Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)	27.2%
HPE StoreOnce	18.5%
Other	53.7%

Deduplication Software

Backup and Recovery Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Unitrends	0.5%
Veeam Data Platform	11.4%
Commvault Cloud	6.0%
Other	82.1%

Backup and Recovery

Featured Reviews

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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Todd Guthrie

Director Of Information Technology at Creation Technologies

The solution can be used to back up servers and Hyper-V cluster nodes, but its support is super expensive

I wouldn't rate Unitrends a ten out of ten because we had some hard drive failures in the appliance. Typically, when you have OneDrive, you can get it replaced. For some particular reason, the situation caused the entire system to crash. We had to reinstall the CentOS operating system on it, and we lost all our backups. They said there was no way to retain it, and it was pretty devastating and concerning that a drive failure would cause the loss of all the data on the appliance. It was extremely disappointing, and we had to start from scratch after three years worth of backup data. I rate Unitrends a nine out of ten for stability.

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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

"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."

"I have found the product's LiveBoot feature to be most valuable."

"It's a one-stop shop, meaning we just program and schedule the backups, decide what is being backed up, and then it automatically replicates and deduplicates."

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

"The product is easy to use."

"The backup feature is most valuable. That's why we took it."

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

"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."

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"When we talk about a backup point of view, from a backup perspective, it's a good one."

"It is a quick and easy way to organize my backups and to keep track of them."

"When I have had to use tech support, they've been very good."

"Replication to Forever Cloud."

"The ability to back up both physical and virtual appliances under one roof."

"The ability to backup both physical and virtual machines, along with having an appliance store the backups locally instead of on a file server, NAS, or SAN."

"It is very easy to set up and get started. Almost too easy. We racked this device and had it up and running in less than 15 minutes."

"It is fairly stable."

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Cons

"Barracuda works great for smaller network environments, which are not that complex. It is hardware-based with a Linux core, which you don't have access to, and a lot of stuff happens on the back-end. Even from a troubleshooting perspective, it is a bit challenging."

"I would like to see the Live Boot feature extended to Hyper-V machines, in addition to VMware machines."

"We cannot backup Sun Micro systems. They are not currently supported."

"Setting up Barracuda Backup is straightforward."

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

"Barracuda Backup could use some more integration."

"The solution depends on your connectivity, so it is essential to have a proper connection to the cloud."

"This solution could be improved with offering lower prices at scale."

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"The solution’s UI can be improved. I am saying this because I have seen solutions with better UIs."

"There are some questions as to how safely they are storing backup data."

"Support is great for small simple issues, but anything more difficult, it is hard to get good resolutions without having to badger them and their management."

"In terms of improvement, the UI, especially in the recovery section, is unclear about which repository it uses."

"If the interface could be less complex, it is would be great."

"No appliance update notifications."

"There are a few quirks where the GUI, agent, and back-end are not precisely meshed."

"Making the seeding process more accessible and easier to understand. Also, make more of the undocumented best practices easier to find."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the five-year contract was approximately three million Rupees ($42,000 USD)."

"It is about 6,900 or 7,000 a year. It goes up a little every year. Its price includes live updates, support, antivirus, and cloud storage. If I increase the cloud space, then the price would increase. It has been consistent for us."

"Low, fixed cost with great savings."

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

"They're on par with their competitors."

"The tool's pricing is reasonable."

"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."

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"We found that the cost of Unitrends was about the same as the Dell DR6300. We liked the fact that the Unitrends appliance was all-in-one."

"The cost of Unitrends definitely draws you in. The licensing is all included in the appliance, which is a great incentive."

"I would rate the solution's pricing a four out of ten. The licensing is yearly and it depends on the customers."

"Pricing model constantly changes."

"With respect to cost, my advice is to get what you need."

"Based on a scale of one to ten, with one being low and ten being high, I would rate the pricing of this solution as a three. Also, there are no additional costs involved in the standard licensing of the solution."

"Their licensing depended on the number of CPUs you had."

"Initial pricing is competitive. Renewal pricing is steep, so make sure to project costs for the lifetime of the appliance(s)."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

20%

Non Profit

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

16%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Educational Organization

11%

Non Profit

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	8

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Barracuda Backup?

The solution’s scalability is good because its space is unlimited. We can start in Office365 with one terabyte bit of information and leverage through an enterprise solution of 1000 users.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Barracuda Backup?

The pricing is very competitive. Licensing is on a yearly basis, and Barracuda even provides replacements after three years if a device reaches end of life, without any extra charges.

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What needs improvement with Barracuda Backup?

The product needs improvement to become better. For example, we attempted to integrate with Postgres SQL server to backup the database alone, which was not supported. For this reason, we required a...

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What do you like most about Unitrends?

The most valuable feature of Unitrends for me is the automated feedback

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What needs improvement with Unitrends?

In terms of improvement, the UI, especially in the recovery section, is unclear about which repository it uses—I had to hover over to find that information. Figuring out the scripting part wasn't s...

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What is your primary use case for Unitrends?

I use Unitrends to back up my VMware virtual machines and files, ensuring redundancy for both disks and protection against ransomware. I have implemented an air gap strategy by keeping some backups...

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Overview

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.

Barracuda Networks

Unitrends offers cloud replication, remote management, and instant recovery, making it highly versatile for backup needs across physical and virtual nodes. Its seamless functionality and robust support ensure enhanced operational efficiency.

Unitrends is known for its ability to integrate with physical and virtual environments, ideal for backing up Azure VMs, local systems, and diverse operating systems. Users employ Unitrends for daily backups, disaster recovery, and file recovery tasks, protecting servers, VMware, Hyper-V clusters, and legacy systems. Real-time synchronization and monitoring are key to its efficiency, although some areas like interface and support structure require refinement. Pricing and stability concerns, as well as SQL backup sensitivity, suggest room for improvement. Users often encounter issues with billing, renewals, and dual VPN support, seeking more scalable and affordable options.

What are the key features of Unitrends?

Cloud Replication: Enables seamless backup across cloud environments.
Instant Recovery: Provides immediate access to data during disruptions.
Remote Management: Facilitates easy management of backup tasks remotely.
Global Deduplication: Significantly reduces backup sizes.
Real-time Synchronization: Ensures up-to-date data storage.

What benefits should users expect from Unitrends?

Operational Efficiency: Enhanced through its seamless interface and powerful reporting.
Reliability: Offers robust protection against ransomware.
Versatility: Supports diverse operating systems and environments.
Technical Support: Provides consistent and reliable assistance.

In industries like healthcare, financial services, and education, Unitrends plays a critical role in maintaining data integrity and accessibility. It is implemented to simplify backup processes, minimize downtime, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations, offering a comprehensive security strategy.

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Sample Customers

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

NHL Players Association, Salvation Army, Sligro Food Group, Mason General Hospital, Tec Group, Saldab IT, Baker Tilly, Clinton Savings Bank, Ennit Magna Bank, Manukau Institute of Technology

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