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Barracuda CloudGen Firewall vs Juniper Mist Edge comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 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 CloudGen Firewall
Ranking in WAN Edge
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (26th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (11th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (18th), IoT Security (6th)
Juniper Mist Edge
Ranking in WAN Edge
15th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the WAN Edge category, the mindshare of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is 2.0%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Juniper Mist Edge is 1.2%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

RobertSmith15 - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Raihan Hossain - PeerSpot reviewer
The AI-driven solution has enhanced connectivity with seamless remote management
I primarily use Juniper Wi-Fi because I need a smooth Wi-Fi solution. I address my needs by opting for Juniper, which is a reliable product. I often require a dependable product, and this is why I choose Juniper. It is worth noting that the price of Juniper is quite high. However, for a single…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The technical support from Barracuda is very good. I would rate it nine out of ten."
"The ability to be deployed and supported remotely is valuable."
"Add-on features such as Virus Scanning, ATP, and web filtering add another level of protection and block malware before it gets to the end user."
"Its central management, especially when it comes to distributed environments, is great. I can generate and save a setting and then apply that setting across the network with just one click."
"Most people are using enterprise applications remotely, and there is no license for SSL VPN, or in other words point-to-site. There is no limit on that. On other devices there is a specific limit and you have to pay per use for SSL VPN."
"Good identity fire walling, malware protection and application control features."
"The most valuable features of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall include antivirus protection, anti-DDoS, and IPS."
"Barracuda is very prompt at blocking any new spam which comes out."
"The visibility of the information that's available about APs through their cloud portal and some of the AI features are most valuable."
"Juniper Mist Edge provides better support for medium-sized businesses."
"Juniper is a remote and AI-enhanced product."
"Juniper Mist Edge is valuable for its ability to troubleshoot and configure more things compared to Meraki."
"The most valuable aspect of Mist Edge lies in its ability to provide comprehensive visibility into all network packets."
"Juniper's technical support is highly responsive."
 

Cons

"I would like to see a more user-friendly dashboard and an easier interface."
"The price could be better."
"I would like to see the connection improved."
"​Sometimes we have a need for detailed reports. Barracuda NG Firewall does not have a reports module and uses a satellite application."
"To start working with spam, it takes a while because the product has to see that multiple emails are coming in with all the spam. If it could reduce that amount of time, then we would reduce the amount of users who are receiving spam."
"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."
"If you have another brand of VPN where you have to put an SSL VPN between two devices, Barracuda doesn't support that at a certain point. You can't actually build the VPN between Barracuda and a different device of a different brand."
"They have a very complicated interface. It's very hard to learn."
"I would like to see improvements in ensuring government compliance for Mist Edge."
"Juniper Mist Edge can sometimes have a delay in information updating, which could be improved."
"The product needs an update, particularly in price, as it deters many customers, including myself, from using it despite its convenience and effectiveness."
"Juniper Mist Edge can sometimes have a delay in information updating."
"I experience a lot of stability issues, so the rating is eight out of ten."
"The one area that we're specifically looking into is their outdoor APs. The development of their outdoor APs is lagging as compared to their internal APs."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In general, it tends to be cheaper than most solutions."
"Pricing and licensing are fine. It's worth the value because every four years, if I buy any other product, I have to replace my hardware. But with Barracuda I get a free hardware upgrade. Today I'm using Xbox. After four years I can take another Xbox or a Ybox."
"The pricing is very cheap compared to Cisco ASA, which we used before, and compared to Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet. Barracuda has different solutions for different people. So for my SMB-level infrastructure, Barracuda has given me a proper solution that is half of the price of Palo Alto or Fortinet."
"The solution costs more than 800 Euros to purchase an F18, which is an entry model, and then another 500 Euros for instant replacement, and 500 Euros for energized updates. The total package would be around 1,900 Euros for five years license and all updates for an entry model."
"Pricing is good. Licensing is pretty much automatic if using Control Center."
"Purchasing through AWS Marketplace was good. We did it because it was easy."
"The product is a bit cheaper than some solutions."
"It's not the most expensive, but it's certainly not cheap."
"I believe we're getting some good discounts. We're paying less than $500 per AP. I don't know the annual maintenance cost."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Retailer
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
7%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Retailer
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?
The encryption and the security standards are valuable.
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.
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...
What do you like most about Juniper Mist Edge?
The most valuable aspect of Mist Edge lies in its ability to provide comprehensive visibility into all network packets.
What needs improvement with Juniper Mist Edge?
The product needs an update, particularly in price, as it deters many customers, including myself, from using it despite its convenience and effectiveness. Due to the high cost, not all customers c...
 

Also Known As

Barracuda NextGen Firewall, Barracuda CloudGen Firewalls
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Overview

 

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
One Energy, UST Global, i3D.net, Hyland
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