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Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup vs Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Ba...
Ranking in Cloud Backup
22nd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (10th)
Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Ba...
Ranking in Cloud Backup
28th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (33rd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (16th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup is 0.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup is 0.9%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Johan Camp - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable, easy to set up, and offers good pricing
In the future, we are looking for solutions combining both local and cloud backup from a single management platform that was initially not yet available. There were two different platforms at Barracuda. What would be great should be either a guaranteed restore or a guaranteed restoring speed. It's difficult as they rely on Azure too. However, that would be convenient from a user perspective.
Asif Usmani - PeerSpot reviewer
Lacks multi-platform support and physical infrastructure but excels in storage optimization
We use it for VM backup and Office 365 backup I find the solution to be user-friendly and easy to manage and deploy. It provides storage for Office 365, which is beneficial, and the deduplication technology is excellent, especially in optimizing storage capacity compared to others. In terms of…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product's most valuable feature is the backup retention policy."
"The most valuable feature of Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup is it's synchronized well with Microsoft 365. Additionally, the solution is able to identify through Microsoft Defender if there are viruses and will provide a notification."
"The product enables us to restore lost files."
"The most valuable feature is the AI with threat detection that can detect ransomware and restore it."
"The product is deployable anywhere. It is also scalable and reliable."
"Overall, I would rate Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup a nine out of ten."
"The initial setup is pretty simple."
"Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup's most valuable features include its user-friendly interface and the ability to perform data compression updates, which enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness."
"Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup's most valuable features include its user-friendly interface and the ability to perform data compression updates, which enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness."
"We frequently use the granular restore option for when our users accidentally delete files or to recover emails from mailboxes. We have found that to be a must-have feature and it comes with the solution at no extra cost."
"VM backup and the item level recovery are the most valuable features."
"Excellent compression and deduplication with off-site WAN backup included."
"This solution is stable."
"The interface is user-friendly and even if our tech isn't onsite, we can work with the owners to confirm that the data will be restored with no issues."
"I find the solution to be user-friendly and easy to manage and deploy."
 

Cons

"The solution may be improved by allowing integration with other platforms."
"Navigating through folders and finding files can be a bit slow, taking up to three to five seconds between clicks, which feels slow compared to the speed in SharePoint or a browser."
"The tool does not support Google Support. I have only Microsoft 365 customers. I don't have a good solution for my G-suite customers."
"They should adapt to new parameters as the market grows."
"What would be great should be either a guaranteed restore or a guaranteed restoring speed."
"We needed assistance with the implementation of the solution from the vendor. The process could be easier."
"Locating and recovering files can be confusing."
"If you look into the performance of a virtual machine and you look to the performance of the physical machine, the correlation between these is totally unclear."
"Stability."
"Migrating the physical through a backup and restore to a virtual environment would be very helpful."
"The solution needs multi-platform support as it is currently only available for VMware and Hyper-V. It also lacks support for physical servers and workstations."
"The initial set up was complex, and I was not able to do the set up myself."
"It would be nice to see a feature that backs up the host so that, in case of a server failure, an entire server could be restored all at once."
"Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup could be improved in several areas, such as enhancing scalability features and possibly reducing the price."
"The scalability of the solution is limited."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"The price is reasonable compared to other products."
"The product's pricing is based on the customer's needs because every customer is different."
"The product's pricing is fair and competitive."
"This is a cost-effective solution."
"​By implementing the solution at multiple locations, significant cost savings were achieved."
"The price is great for the utility you get and the licensing has never caused any issues with my company."
"The pricing is okay,"
"VMware is a little pricey, but it is a good solution and priced similar to other products."
"No other product offers these features for this price. The ROI is great."
"Altaro VM Backup is affordably priced. It is a best value for its price and has almost every feature that an expensive, popular product offers."
"Altaro had the best prices and ROI in the whole bunch that we evaluated."
"There is a free version for Hosts with 2 VMs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
22%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup?
The pricing for Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup can be considered moderate. It is around £5 per user, which could be pricey for big companies, but backing up is essential when using Microsoft 365.
What needs improvement with Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup?
Navigating through folders and finding files can be a bit slow, taking up to three to five seconds between clicks, which feels slow compared to the speed in SharePoint ( /products/sharepoint-review...
What do you like most about Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup?
The most valuable feature of Altaro VM Backup is its ability to backup and restore various types of data, including Active Directory, application servers, and SQL Server databases.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup?
The pricing and licensing cost is challenging since most competitors offer cheaper pricing, making it difficult to penetrate the market with the current pricing strategy.
What needs improvement with Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup?
The solution needs multi-platform support as it is currently only available for VMware and Hyper-V. It also lacks support for physical servers and workstations. Additionally, they should add more p...
 

Also Known As

Barracuda Cloud to Cloud Backup
Altaro VM Backup
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Delta Dental Plans Association
Thomson Reuters, Microsoft, Amazon, Harvard University, MIT, Peugeot, Xerox
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