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Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) vs Norton Small Business comparison

Barracuda Networks and NortonLifeLock are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. Barracuda Networks is ranked #35 with an average rating of 8.3, while NortonLifeLock is ranked #14 with an average rating of 8.7. Additionally, 100% of Barracuda Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of NortonLifeLock users who would recommend it.
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We performed a comparison between Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) and Norton Small Business based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Barracuda Email Gateway Def...
Ranking in Cloud Backup
35th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Norton Small Business
Ranking in Cloud Backup
14th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
SSL VPN (6th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (25th)
 

Featured Reviews

Alex Clerici - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 8, 2023
Valuable, reliable, and offers a comprehensive dashboard
I find Barracuda Essentials' dashboard incredibly valuable as it provides everything I need at a glance There Is room for improvement in the quarantine and user interface. Enhancements in ease of management, including a smoother deployment process and a more user-friendly interface, would be…
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Balaguru Paramasivan - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 22, 2024
The initial setup phase is very easy and user-friendly
The tool is installed on my laptop, and it works fine. I am not using the tool as a SOAR security product. I use the tool for my personal system and not for the server The most valuable feature of the solution is that it offers alerts if I get a spam email. The tool's price is an area of concern…
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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

"It makes it easier for customers to access emails during security incidents."
"If a customer faces an email security issue, we'll do some initial troubleshooting. If the issue isn't resolved, we work with the Barracuda team for further assistance."
"The most valuable functionality is their robust blocking feature, along with fundamental rules for our environment."
"I find Barracuda Essentials' dashboard incredibly valuable as it provides everything I need at a glance."
"It offers diverse features, such as antivirus protection, firewall, identity protection, secure VPN, device backup, password management, parental controls, and performance optimization."
"The product offers all the essential licenses compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and mobile platforms."
"It efficiently scans for threats without causing disruptions, unlike some other antivirus software."
"The performance is fine."
"The solution detects viruses very, very fast."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it offers alerts if I get a spam email."
"The solution has good performance."
"The product’s valuable feature is the availability of support services 24/7."
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Cons

"Sometimes there are minor issues that can be frustrating, but not consistently bad."
"There Is room for improvement in the quarantine and user interface."
"They could implement scheduled reporting in the product."
"Enhancements are required on the data transmission front."
"Norton 360’s features for device optimization could be better."
"The tool's price is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The product should be improved with more storage. Though included in its price, the tool's auto VPN doesn't work at times."
"There's a need for enhanced security measures."
"One area where Norton 360 could improve is the constant push for upselling."
"The updates must be less frequent."
"The tool should be easily available in the market and should be cheaper."
"The integration with Android devices needs enhancement."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product's price is higher than other vendors."
"It is cheaper compared to other products."
"During procurement, we discovered that acquiring licenses in packages or bundles, such as the one for 20 users, was more cost-effective than individual licenses."
"It is an inexpensive product. We purchase its yearly license."
"The solution is cost-effective."
"The price is fairly acceptable."
"The tool has a yearly licensing."
"On a scale of one to ten, if ten is the most expensive and one is the cheapest, I rate the price as nine."
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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider
11%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials)?
If a customer faces an email security issue, we'll do some initial troubleshooting. If the issue isn't resolved, we work with the Barracuda team for further assistance.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials)?
It is cheaper compared to other products.
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What needs improvement with Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials)?
The features and product itself are good. Sometimes there are minor issues that can be frustrating, but not consistently bad.
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What do you like most about Norton 360?
The product offers all the essential licenses compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and mobile platforms.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Norton 360?
I have a yearly licensing plan. The cost is not that high. The solution is cost-effective.
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What needs improvement with Norton 360?
The updates must be less frequent.
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Overview

Barracuda Email Protection provides everything you need to protect against all 13 email threat types, eliminating the need for separate email and data protection solutions.

Safeguard your business effortlessly with Norton Small Business, providing comprehensive protection wherever you are. Feel confident in the security of your business as Norton helps protect your devices, offering easy installation, overview, and management without the need for IT skills. With a focus on reducing online risks, this solution enables secure browsing for employees on-the-go and enhances the security of company passwords and financial information. Additionally, Norton Small Business contributes to the longevity of your PCs with automated Windows PC cleaning and optimization, ensuring peak efficiency. Prioritize data integrity by maintaining three separate backups, including an additional backup in the cloud. With Norton Small Business, empower your team to work safely while staying ahead of potential threats, making it an ideal choice for businesses seeking straightforward and robust online security solutions.
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