Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs Fortinet FortiSandbox comparison

Barracuda Networks and Fortinet are both solutions in the Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) category. Barracuda Networks is ranked #18 with an average rating of 8.0, while Fortinet is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.8. Barracuda Networks holds a 0.9% mindshare in ATP, compared to Fortinet’s 9.4% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Barracuda Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 1, 2024

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Fortinet FortiSandbox compete in network security. Barracuda may have an edge in scalability and ease of VPN management, while Fortinet excels in integration and threat intelligence capabilities.

Features: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall includes TINA VPN tunnels, advanced IPS/IDS, and DDoS prevention. It offers scalable control over many firewalls globally, with minimal resources. Barracuda provides clear data handling and easy VPN configuration, making it suitable for large enterprises. Fortinet FortiSandbox provides threat analysis and integrates with Fortinet products such as FortiGate and FortiMail. Its capabilities in zero-day attack protection and manual scan features are significant, meeting the needs for robust threat detection.

Room for Improvement: Barracuda users report complexities in the management interface and performance constraints when multiple features are active. Enhancements are needed in reporting modules and language support. Fortinet users experience integration limitations with non-Fortinet systems, citing limited virtual environment capabilities and suggesting improvements in machine learning and analysis times.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is available primarily on-premises with some cloud options, offering deployment flexibility for different business needs. Its customer service receives mixed reviews regarding technical support quality. Fortinet FortiSandbox offers on-premises, cloud, and hybrid solutions for adaptable deployment. It is praised for customer service, though technical support quality varies like Barracuda.

Pricing and ROI: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall has competitive licensing models emphasizing cost-efficiency, with an instant replacement warranty. It is seen as valuable despite its cost due to operational savings. Fortinet FortiSandbox offers initial competitive pricing but has a complex licensing structure. The investment is substantial but worthwhile for those needing extensive protection and integration, with ROI through advanced threat detection features.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Barracuda CloudGen Firewall

Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)

18th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Firewalls (26th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (11th), IoT Security (6th), WAN Edge (10th)

Fortinet FortiSandbox

Ranking in Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Threat Deception Platforms (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) category, the mindshare of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is 0.9%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiSandbox is 9.4%, down from 9.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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RobertSmith15

Product Manager - Cyber Security at M247 Ltd Miami

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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Abdelhamid Saber

Senior Security & Infra Technology Systems Engineer at BARQ Systems

Enhanced network security with adaptable integration and really good support

We use FortiSandbox for scanning files and images that pass through our networks. It integrates with different devices, such as five adapters and other Fortinet devices It is time-saving and more secure. It saves us from a lot of antivirus and anti-malware issues. The adapter is beneficial as it…

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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

"TINA (Transport Independent Network Architecture) VPN features - Allows automatic VPN configuration with little or no input from the tech. Drag and drop lines between Barracuda units and the VPN is built automatically."

"If an employee tries to get or move a file that is not permitted to them - for example if he wants to copy it to a USB - he will not have the right to do that, because Barracuda manages who has the right to copy, and what you copy to a USB. The USB is encrypted with a specific code from Barracuda and will only be decrypted into any other laptop in the company if they allow it to see it."

"The encryption and the security standards are valuable."

"Single sign-on is also good. If you are accessing your corporate firewall from your home, during that time there is integration with AD. You can use your AD password to access your SSL VPN. It's not like if you buy an additional SSL VPN... You can directly integrate with your AD. If you change your password on the AD side, your client-to-VPN password also gets changed. You can integrate all your passwords from a single console. It's not like admin has to change your password, it's a single sign-on."

"Easy integration with some other systems like LDAP or Active Directory to manage other permissions and the division of external access and internal access."

"The antivirus protection or malware protection has been great."

"The most valuable features of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall include antivirus protection, anti-DDoS, and IPS."

"I rate the customer service as ten out of ten."

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"Fortinet FortiSandbox is scalable."

"The most valuable feature is the protection and the way it works, the technology is what I like the most."

"Fortinet FortiSandbox is faster than other sandbox solutions."

"What I find most valuable, is that it is easy to use."

"The solution is easy to manage."

"The dynamic behavior analysis is excellent. We have many attacks caught by the FortiSandbox as zero-day attacks. Additionally, the administration is simple and can be customized to fit your companies needs."

"The solution has the highest stability...The solution's setup is not complex as they are already included in Fortinet."

"The solution is very good because it catches a lot of threats in emails."

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Cons

"The interface of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is not as user-friendly as others."

"The biggest issue that I have with this solution is that it is not super intuitive. Once you know what to do, things make sense, but you can't just open the program and start doing things. It would be great if there was a little bit more guided usage inside the program."

"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."

"Sometimes we have a need for detailed reports. Barracuda NG Firewall does not have a reports module and uses a satellite application."

"Command line could be more user friendly."

"The price could be better."

"A rule for email announcements, when configured hits occur, would be a great improvement for a more efficient experience."

"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."

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"The response time from technical support should be improved."

"The initial setup is not too complex but could be easier."

"Fortinet FortiSandbox can improve by decreasing the time of analysis response. Other solutions have a better response time, such as WildFire."

"If we can have more dashboards, it would be good."

"It should be easier to import custom virtual machines. Some of the VMs that are in FortiSandbox don't have the applications that we have in our environment. We need to import a VM with specific applications that we use in our environment. Have all the licenses because this is a real environment. You need a license for the Windows client you run on it. It's possible to import custom VMs, but it's a pain to do it. I would like a tool that simplifies the process."

"Not practical for real-time web traffic analysis because users won't wait for the FortiSandbox to complete its analysis before accessing content"

"For the MSSPs, it would be great if the product could display all the threat chains on a dashboard since it is an area where the tool is currently lacking."

"Most people are confused about how to use the right integration of the right Fortinet product."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It would be nice if the pricing and licensing offered for less."

"The 600 series is about USD $10,000 a year and the 80 is USD $400 a year."

"The product is a bit cheaper than some solutions."

"My advice is to try and evaluate it (Barracuda offers a trial period of one month)."

"Purchasing through AWS Marketplace was good. We did it because it was easy."

"We evaluated a lot of different options. We concluded that Barracuda NG Firewall provided the most features for an exemplary price. "

"It is a product with a very transparent model of licensing. In the sense of hidden expenses, they do not exist with this model. "

"When the corporation purchases something, it follows a request-for-proposal process and the best price wins. So, I think Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is reasonably priced, though I’m not sure of the exact amount"

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"There are additional costs, which isn't included in the licensing fee."

"There is a license to use this solution."

"The price of Fortinet FortiSandbox is not expensive."

"The price of Fortinet FortiSandbox is expensive."

"The license for Fortinet FortiSandbox depends on the use case."

"The solution is affordable."

"There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."

"FortiSandbox is a subscription that can be purchased from Fortinet directly. Only using FortiSandbox as features purchased as a subscription in the cloud."

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Computer Software Company

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Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

11%

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Questions from the Community

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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What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSandbox?

The real-time analysis capability of FortiSandbox is beneficial for email analysis.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSandbox?

I think it's affordable. For the six to seven months of usage, the cost has been reasonable.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSandbox?

We sometimes face a delay in email scanning due to not having multiple virtual machines. Improvements could be made in dynamic scanning, scanning all email components such as URLs and attachments, ...

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Also Known As

Barracuda NextGen Firewall, Barracuda CloudGen Firewalls

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Overview

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

Fortinet FortiSandbox is a behavior-based threat detection solution that prevents and detects malicious code in files transferred within the organization. It is integrated with FortiGate firewalls and FortiMail for threat protection and can be used for monitoring and reporting. The solution inspects files in a virtual environment with different types of virtual machines and can block or quarantine files based on their score.

The most valuable features include dynamic behavior analysis, manual scan features, easy management and configuration, fast scanning, scalability, customization, and ICAP protocol. The solution is cost-effective and faster than other sandbox solutions, with a good user interface.

Fortinet

Sample Customers

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

Lush, Barnabas Health, Options, Riverside Healthcare, Hillsbourough County Schools, Columbia Public Schools, Schiller AG

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