Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup vs HPE Zerto Software comparison

Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup vs. HPE Zerto Software

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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

7.4

Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup optimizes costs and efficiency with automated data restoration, strong security, and license-free data retention.

Sentiment score

6.9

HPE Zerto Software offers rapid recovery, reduces downtime and costs, and simplifies disaster recovery with significant ROI and efficiency.

The solution has reduced the time required for backup administration and data recovery, saving several hours of IT effort each month.

Senior Technical Support Executive at digital track

We have reduced the time spent on backup management and incident resolution, allowing the team to focus on other strategic and operational tasks.

Technical Team Lead - Content Security at Valuepoint Systems

I have seen a return on investment as we have been able to save approximately 65% of our cost compared to the previous tool when we were using M365 for all users as our backup solution.

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Full Stack Developer at BairesDev

Before, it was a huge cost. It was several thousand dollars to do a DR test, whereas now, I click a button.

Thomas Sipf

CTO at Erisa Administrative Services, Inc.

It saves us a lot of time and gives us the ability to perform other DR plans for other systems.

reviewer2728620

System Engineer at a wholesaler/distributor with 1,001-5,000 employees

It's not only in the cloud; it's DR as a service, which means that the recovery operations are performed by a dedicated team specializing in this area.

Itsik Ohana

Founder & CEO at Itix Cyber Ltd

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

8.7

Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup offers responsive, knowledgeable support, with language options and user-friendly interface enhancing user satisfaction.

Sentiment score

7.5

HPE Zerto Software's support is highly rated for responsiveness, knowledge, though concerns exist post-HP acquisition about initial support levels.

The customer support for Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup is very proactive and easy to access, 24/7.

Fridah Gilberto

Senior Network Engineer at KDInfotech

The support team has been responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful whenever assistance has been required.

Senior Technical Support Executive at digital track

The technical support from Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup is excellent.

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Microsoft 365 Konsult at Canmer Data AB

I have never had an issue that was not resolved, and I have never been in a situation where they did not respond.

reviewer762012

Sr. Systems Engineer at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

I would give them a rating of ten because it represents the highest level of support based on the technical knowledge of the support team, response time, and effectiveness of the provided resolutions.

reviewer1599558

Disaster Recovery Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

When I open a ticket, I usually get a call within an hour or two.

David Comer

Systems Engineering Manager at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

8.7

Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup is highly scalable, efficiently supports growth, adapts seamlessly, and requires minimal administrative effort.

Sentiment score

7.5

HPE Zerto Software scales easily across environments, offering adaptability, simple licensing, and robust disaster recovery with minor performance considerations.

As the number of Office 365 users and data volume increases, the solution continues to provide consistent performance and reliable protection without adding significant administrative overhead.

Senior Technical Support Executive at digital track

Since it is a cloud-based solution, expanding protection for additional users and Microsoft 365 workloads is straightforward and does not require significant infrastructure changes.

Technical Team Lead - Content Security at Valuepoint Systems

There is no limit, and I pay for what I use.

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Microsoft 365 Konsult at Canmer Data AB

I would rate it a ten out of ten for scalability.

Alan Barrett

Head of IT at TWM SOLICITORS LLP

Customers need to follow good engineering practices for optimal product use.

Proby Patel

Tech Lead, Storage and Data Protection at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

By adding more hosts and installing VRAs on each, tasks can be efficiently managed.

reviewer2641974

Senior Systems Engineer at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

9.1

Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup is highly rated for stability, reliability, and effective Microsoft 365 data management, ensuring business continuity.

Sentiment score

8.0

HPE Zerto Software is praised for strong stability, minimal issues, and reliability across various environments, including VMware and cloud platforms.

Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup has demonstrated strong accuracy and reliability in protecting and recovering Microsoft 365 data.

Senior Technical Support Executive at digital track

Overall, the platform has performed well, and its reliability is one of the key reasons we continue to use and trust the solution for protecting critical Microsoft 365 data.

Technical Team Lead - Content Security at Valuepoint Systems

From my experience, the stability of Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup is excellent.

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Microsoft 365 Konsult at Canmer Data AB

I promptly delete the malfunctioning elements and set them up again to resume replication, ensuring stability.

Jagadeesh Ethiraj

Technical Architect at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

The ease of use was so good with Zerto that they were able to migrate things much quicker.

reviewer2691450

Inside Sales Representative at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

It is very reliable.

David Comer

Systems Engineering Manager at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Room For Improvement

Improve Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup by integrating local backups, enhancing interface, recovery speed, compatibility, pricing, and customizing dashboards.

HPE Zerto Software requires better Hyper-V support, pricing, UI enhancements, integration, documentation, automation, and improved backup and alerting systems.

Feels slow compared to the speed in SharePoint or a browser.

Microsoft 365 Konsult at Canmer Data AB

Restores are search-based, and sometimes this is challenging as users, for example, do not remember what a file name or lost file is or when it was lost.

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Full Stack Developer at BairesDev

Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup gives totally unlimited all parameters for OneDrive, SharePoint, email, and Teams.

Rajesh Makwana

Regional Pre Sales Engineer at Roundrobin Tech

If I have 350 objects that I am protecting, I would like Zerto to be able to fire them up in one order, rather than having to manually bring them up in a sequence.

David Riberdy

Enterprise data management supervisor at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees

If the host has a lot of VMs on it, there may not always be enough time to relocate all of the VMs from a protection group standpoint to other hosts before the replication appliance that Zerto uses to manage that powers itself down.

David Comer

Systems Engineering Manager at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

If HPE Zerto Software has it built-in where we're going to vCenter and you click on it, it will build the VPG and indicate configuration requirements, that would be amazing.

reviewer2729427

Senior Converged Infrastructure Engineer at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Setup Cost

Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup offers affordable, competitive pricing and flexible licensing for Microsoft 365, appealing to cost-conscious enterprises.

HPE Zerto Software is seen as a worthwhile investment for enterprise needs despite higher costs than some competitors.

Barracuda stood out because its straightforward administration, strong Microsoft 365 coverage, and granular recovery features aligned well with our requirements.

Technical Team Lead - Content Security at Valuepoint Systems

It is around £5 per user, which could be pricey for big companies.

Microsoft 365 Konsult at Canmer Data AB

I chose 8 out of 10 because it cost-effectively backs up the entire M365 environment and retains backups indefinitely.

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Full Stack Developer at BairesDev

If you want a good-quality tool that is robust and does a good job for you, you have to pay a higher price to get that, and Zerto is no different.

JeffSmith12

IT Manager at American Pioneer Federal Credit Union

However, it can become quite expensive when you start looking at the number of workloads you have in the environment and what you would like to do.

reviewer2645856

Cloud and Infrastructure Services Manager at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Zerto is easier to set up and use, and it's less expensive.

Bill Dudgeon

Professional Services Engineer at US Signal

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Valuable Features

Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup excels with compatibility, ease, security, and management, enhancing data protection and compliance for organizations.

HPE Zerto Software offers real-time disaster recovery, data protection, and seamless replication, enhancing resilience and reducing downtime significantly.

Restoration allows me to recover a single file or a whole library or folder quickly, with the option to restore to either the original location or a new location.

Microsoft 365 Konsult at Canmer Data AB

It's now safer to move data to Microsoft 365 as we are now sure that the data is backed up, which frees up resources needed for an on-premises data center.

Fridah Gilberto

Senior Network Engineer at KDInfotech

It helps me worry less that in the worst-case scenario, mailboxes and Teams are easily restorable to continue with online learning at a very low risk.

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Full Stack Developer at BairesDev

Zerto offers excellent technical support with responsive and helpful experts.

Sachin Vinay

Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

If we were attacked, I could revert to a backup from five seconds before the attack, and no one would know we were attacked.

reviewer2641974

Senior Systems Engineer at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees

The replication time and the minor amount of time it takes to sync a new server outside of any of my huge 40-terabyte boxes is ridiculously quick.

reviewer762012

Sr. Systems Engineer at a legal firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Categories and Ranking

Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Ba...

Ranking in Cloud Backup

23rd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

SaaS Backup (12th)

HPE Zerto Software

Ranking in Cloud Backup

2nd

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

357

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (2nd), Cloud Migration (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Autonomous Operational Resilience (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup is 0.8%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE Zerto Software is 2.6%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
HPE Zerto Software	2.6%
Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup	0.8%
Other	96.6%

Cloud Backup

Featured Reviews

Reliable backups have protected all cloud data and now provide quick recovery for users

Full Stack Developer at BairesDev

The features include easy setup, easy to use, and unlimited storage. Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup has positively impacted my organization by helping us with lost productivity when someone deletes a cloud-stored item and we can retrieve it easily. With wrong creation of Teams and no owners assigned, we get notified. It helps me worry less that in the worst-case scenario, mailboxes and Teams are easily restorable to continue with online learning at a very low risk. It also proves useful, for instance, where a user accidentally loses or deletes an important email or a file in the mailbox. The team can easily restore what has been lost.

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reviewer2802231

Dev Ops Engineer at a media company with 201-500 employees

Near-zero downtime has protected critical workloads and now simplifies hybrid cloud recovery

The best features of HPE Zerto Software are mainly very sophisticated and relevant to the current market. The data protection CDP part has real-time replication, unlike other solutions that have snapshot backups. We can set it up hourly, making it ideal for use with workloads. Another attraction is the near-zero RTO, with automated failover within minutes and one-click failover and failback. Currently, we are using a hybrid cloud solution, and HPE Zerto Software supports multi-cloud environments, making it easy to migrate between on-premises and cloud. Regarding the impact of HPE Zerto Software on our RTOs, we have near-zero RTO, meaning the system must be back online within thirty minutes if we measure the time. It is very quick to recover services. With HPE Zerto Software's near-synchronous replication, we have some CDP protection, so we typically write interceptions along with some asynchronous replication. There is almost real-time replication available.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

12%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Construction Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	9

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	93
Midsize Enterprise	93
Large Enterprise	204

Questions from the Community

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

I cannot even remember what I am paying for Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup. I just pay it because it is needed, so I have no idea whether it is a good price or not. I know it is a good product tha...

What needs improvement with Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup?

I find the granular recovery options process in Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup really difficult. This is one area they need to improve. I think new IT workers will struggle to recover data from Ba...

What is your primary use case for Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup?

My current use case for Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup is emergency recovery. I use it very rarely for emergency recovery purposes.

What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Data Guard?

Ik fluister:VM Host Oracle en DataGuard hebben we per toeval vervangen door Zerto :-) tijdens de Zerto implementatie en VPG werden de Host Data in write-ack Block-Level gerepliceerd. Qua licentie 1...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zerto?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is good.

What needs improvement with Zerto?

I believe HPE Zerto Software can be improved by providing more clarity on roadmap features coming.

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Also Known As

Barracuda Cloud to Cloud Backup

Zerto Virtual Replication

Overview

Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup offers seamless integration with Microsoft 365, delivering efficient data protection with quick restoration, robust security, unlimited retention, and intuitive management, minimizing data loss and enhancing overall cybersecurity.

Specifically designed for protecting Microsoft 365 environments, Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup excels at backing up Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, and Entra ID. Its user-friendly setup and management simplify creating backup schedules while ensuring swift data recovery. The tool is engineered for robust data protection, integrating seamlessly to safeguard against data loss and malicious activities, reinforcing cybersecurity and disaster recovery plans.

What are the key features of Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup?

Intuitive Interface: Easy to navigate, simplifying backup management.
Quick Restoration: Enables fast data recovery to minimize downtime.
Microsoft 365 Integration: Seamlessly integrates with the entire suite for comprehensive protection.
Unlimited Retention: Allows indefinite retention of backups to meet diverse needs.
Robust Security: Features 256-bit encryption ensuring data integrity and security.

What benefits and ROI should be considered?

Ease of Setup: Simplifies initial configuration and ongoing management.
Data Recovery Efficiency: Reduces data loss risk, crucial for business continuity.
Ransomware Detection: Offers advanced protection against malicious threats.
Cost-Effective: Provides a budget-friendly backup solution for Microsoft 365.

In industries where data security and compliance are paramount, Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup is invaluable for safeguarding sensitive information. Financial institutions can rely on its quick data restoration and robust security features, while healthcare providers benefit from its compliance support and ease of data recovery, ensuring patient information remains protected.

Barracuda Networks

Zerto is used for disaster recovery, business continuity, data migration, and ransomware recovery, providing continuous data protection and near real-time replication. Valued for ease of use, efficient failover processes, and versatile integration, it enhances organizational efficiency, reduces errors, and boosts productivity.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Sample Customers

Delta Dental Plans Association

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