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Barracuda Email Security Gateway vs PowerDMARC comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Barracuda Email Security Ga...
Ranking in DMARC Authentication Software
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (4th)
PowerDMARC
Ranking in DMARC Authentication Software
1st
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the DMARC Authentication Software category, the mindshare of Barracuda Email Security Gateway is 11.9%, up from 5.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PowerDMARC is 15.6%, down from 25.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
DMARC Authentication Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
PowerDMARC15.6%
Barracuda Email Security Gateway11.9%
Other72.5%
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Featured Reviews

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Graduate Student at ain shams
Secures email by identifying threats and managing email policies effectively
The intuitive management interface feature makes email security policies very easy to implement as it's all about features that need to be enabled or disabled. Our investigation in any incident or mail is very useful as it provides all details about incoming mails, enabling thorough review and detection. The real-time threat intelligence feature is particularly useful as it detects all kinds of threats identified by incoming mails. The Impersonation license utilizes AI tools. Sometimes some phishing mails are reported as phishing, but they are not actually phishing mails. They are detected due to certain words and languages that appear suspicious but were generated by AI tools. Everyone or an advisor may use it for their own purpose or learning, even though it indicates that the mail detected is phishing when it's not.
Jijin Joseph - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Director at Channelnext
Provides extensive and in-depth analysis through its user-friendly portal
PowerDMARC is a user-friendly solution. You don't need detailed technical knowledge to take remedial actions based on the detections. Therefore, all kinds of issues related to PowerDMARC can be remediated from the portal, even if you don't know much about the technology. You will receive reports in both CSV and PDF formats, and they are highly detailed. These reports contain comprehensive information, even amidst a multitude of graphical representations. You can discern the strength of your outgoing email domain through the visualized graphical format. This includes insights into the number of emails that have received DMARC complaints and those leaving your domain without proper DMARC authentication. All these intricate details are accessible within the report

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"My current company had no product before Barracuda, and we get a lot of added value from the various things it does, ranging from advanced threat protection and spam filtering to protection from viruses and email spoofing, plus cloud-to-cloud backup."
"The performance is good."
"We have found some of the valuable features to be how easy the solution is to configure, the graphic support, and the intuitive dashboard."
"Barracuda Email Security Gateway is very simple to use."
"Customer support is the solution's strongest point."
"From a front-end security point of view, Barracuda Email Security Gateway instantly reduced our spam, which is the main benefit that we are getting together with our customers."
"The solution's anti-spam features are its most valuable aspect."
"The most valuable feature is the Antispam services, which are the basic services of a spam device."
"PowerDMARC is a user-friendly solution. You will receive reports in both CSV and PDF formats, and they are highly detailed. The product is stable. The solution is scalable. Technical support is good. The deployment process of PowerDMARC is straightforward. If you have technical knowledge, you can manage certain tasks yourself. If you're experiencing issues like phishing attacks or receiving fake invoices or emails ending up in the junk folder, this tool resolves these problems effectively."
 

Cons

"The reports are standard, and it would be nice to be able to customize them."
"Some of the exposed emails were not blocked by our Barracuda clients."
"There's a bit of configuration work that's needed with the DNS service provider, but other than that, everything else should be very smooth."
"Sometimes the spam filtering is a little too aggressive. You can not get granular enough to back off what is considered spam and what is not."
"The DMARC security is somewhat weak and could be strengthened."
"We detect some failures in some mails; not all mails pass through consistently. Some mails pass while others are dropped without any apparent logic, despite having the policy set for specific recipients or senders."
"There is room for improvement in the speed of the interface, specifically the cloud interface, is a bit slow."
"Barracuda could improve its log and export options like PDF and HDML. It can also bring in more detailing in their console so that it could be better. Some new features should be expanded and made accessible for better protection."
"If the domain look-alike attack can be effectively addressed, it would significantly enhance security measures. TLS reporting capability could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Barracuda Email Security Gateway is approximately $17 per user annually."
"The regular pricing was initially very reasonable, but three years ago, Barracuda revised their price list and SKUs, resulting in a significant doubling of the standard prices."
"This is one of the major points for integrating this solution in any organization. Barracuda Email Security Gateway needs to make it a bit more tolerable for customers because it is increasing every year. They should create a plan for reducing the cost."
"For overall value and cost, Barracuda came in as most appropriate, price as well as services provided. In terms of price, it's average . It's not the most expensive, it's not the least expensive but it works well."
"The licensing fees are part of a bundled support package that we pay for."
"As far as advanced email security systems, this product is mid-range on the pricing scale."
"We are using the trial version right now, and before purchasing the license, we need to solve some of the issues that we are facing. We need a proper solution for our email, and then we will look into pricing. We have a vendor for licensing."
"We paid for an annual license."
"PowerDMARC is highly competitive based on its pricing and its exceptional features."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
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Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise13
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Barracuda Sentinel?
Compared to the features and stability, Barracuda Email Security Gateway is affordable in terms of pricing, setup cost, and licensing.
What needs improvement with Barracuda Sentinel?
On technical aspects, I think Barracuda needs to provide a fast response to any vulnerability on the system and enhance Barracuda support. Customer support for Barracuda Email Security Gateway need...
What is your primary use case for Barracuda Sentinel?
My main use case for Barracuda Email Security Gateway is to protect our email and our email users, protecting our business from most of the sophisticated attacks like phishing attacks and spam. We ...
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Also Known As

Barracuda Spam and Virus Firewall, Barracuda Sentinel
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Sample Customers

Evolution Recruitment Solutions, Evans Delivery Company, Osoyoos Credit Union, Synovis Life Technologies, Camden County Technical Schools, DEK, Evans Delivery Company, Colgate Rochester Crozer, Hemmera, South Carolina Heart Center, Ferma Corporation, Major League Baseball (MLB), Healy Brothers Automotive Group
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