Barracuda Email Threat Scanner vs Check Point Harmony Endpoint comparison

Barracuda Networks and Check Point Software Technologies are both solutions in the Anti-Malware Tools category. Barracuda Networks is ranked #31 with an average rating of 9.0, while Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.8. Barracuda Networks holds a 0.3% mindshare in Anti-Malware Tools, compared to Check Point Software Technologies’s 2.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Barracuda Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Check Point Software Technologies users who would recommend it.

Barracuda Email Threat Scanner

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Check Point Harmony Endpoint

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97% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 17, 2025

Check Point Harmony Endpoint and Barracuda Email Threat Scanner are cybersecurity solutions for organizations. Barracuda has the upper hand with superior email security features.

Features: Check Point Harmony Endpoint provides malware protection, advanced threat prevention, and endpoint security. Barracuda Email Threat Scanner offers email threat detection, remediation capabilities, and distinct email security functionalities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Check Point Harmony Endpoint ensures straightforward deployment with excellent customer support. Barracuda Email Threat Scanner emphasizes a seamless deployment experience with continuous customer support.

Pricing and ROI: Check Point Harmony Endpoint offers economical pricing with good ROI for endpoint protection. Barracuda Email Threat Scanner requires a higher initial investment but delivers notable ROI through effective threat scanning.

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Categories and Ranking

Barracuda Email Threat Scanner

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

31st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Check Point Harmony Endpoint

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

4th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

186

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (4th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of Barracuda Email Threat Scanner is 0.3%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point Harmony Endpoint is 2.9%, down from 6.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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S. M. Rabiul Islam

Sr. System Engineer at Group QA

Is an easy, user-friendly solution that provides strong email security

The most valuable feature of Barracuda Email Threat Scanner is the security it provides by delaying the delivery of suspicious emails until they can be reviewed inside the Barracuda control panel. It keeps the mail inside the system unless it is deemed okay, and then can be sent to the client.

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Nasseer Qureshi

Pre Sales Consultant at Redington Group

Comprehensive defensive features boost daily protection and efficiency

I see a need for improvement especially in policy management and policy customization with Check Point Harmony Endpoint. As a new user, I find it somewhat difficult to customize and apply policies due to the various options available. I would appreciate improvement in fine-tuning those policies and integrating with other tools, such as being able to send logs from Check Point to our SIM or syslog solution. The user interface is good, and I really appreciate it, but improvements are needed in policy customization and integration with third-party products. Additionally, I would prefer to see a mechanism to send agents directly from the console to an endpoint during installation.

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

Pros

"It was easy to learn the product."

"The most valuable feature of Barracuda Email Threat Scanner is the security it provides by delaying the delivery of suspicious emails until they can be reviewed inside the Barracuda control panel."

"The main benefit that I am getting from this solution is that it filters almost 95% of my spam mail. Some spam mails bypass Barracuda Email Threat Scanner, but when I add those domains or addresses to the filter list, they get blocked. Some users on my premises do not understand which mail attachments or links should be opened. By filtering with Barracuda Email Threat Scanner, we are not getting any type of phishing mails. So, our infrastructure is safer, and as an IT person, I feel relaxed."

"With Check Point, we can implement security measures to control access to the network and systems, which helps prevent unauthorized access."

"I have found the Zero phishing and IPS features the most useful in Check Point Harmony Endpoint. Additionally, threat emulation sandboxing is effective."

"This solution helps make sure that we can patch and keep security going without having to talk to everyone for change management."

"Its ability to rollback anti-ransomware once an attack has started is the most valuable feature."

"It offers complete endpoint protection for all assets."

"Compared to its competitors, Check Point Harmony Endpoint has advantages in areas like EDR and behavioral detection."

"The biggest value we found was ease of deployment. I haven't really used it much, so I can't really comment beyond that. I haven't used it much, but it's working."

"It is easy to install from the cloud."

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Cons

"We had an incident last month where the PCs of one or two colleagues, who were outside of our factory and were using a defined network, got infected by some kind of malware. From their PCs, more than 1,000 mails were produced per hour, causing spamming on our mail server. Barracuda blocked the full mail communication. Only one to two accounts were compromised, and for that, Barracuda blocked all incoming and outgoing mails. It created a great problem for other users and our office activities. Our server was blocked for three days, which we did not expect. Technically, only one or two accounts should be blocked. When a domain or IP is blocked, communication becomes tough. It may be a configuration issue at our provider's end, where there was a mistake in configuring Barracuda. It could also be a problem related to Barracuda."

"If the price were lower, perhaps we could purchase our own."

"The product must improve the features associated with creating a blacklist."

"Infinity Portal sometimes requires more performance."

"We did have some early compatibility issues, which I hope Check Point has since resolved."

"Currently, you can only have general reports of the threats removed and the behavior of the database. You cannot get separate reports of the Check Point service-linked devices."

"I would like to see support for a policy in the appliance that will refuse to create a connection if it does not detect an active virus scanner."

"One challenge with Check Point Harmony Endpoint is that it has a higher cost."

"They should also add new functions such as threat hunting."

"We use a couple of Check Point products, like SmartEvent, and SandBlast Agent is not really integrated into that. We haven't gotten the reports working yet. We are working with the account team and trying. As I said, it's still relatively new in terms of what we're trying to achieve."

"Check Point users a pattern-based security module, which is something that can be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Barracuda Email Threat Scanner is provided by our IT service provider, who also provides all the support. The licensing fee that we pay to our provider is $200 per month, that is, $1 per user. There is no additional cost. Before taking the subscription from our provider, I researched the market for Barracuda. The cost is between $5,000 to $8,000 for three years. After that, the same cost is there for renewal. If you have 200 to 500 users, it is better to take a subscription from a provider. If you have more than 500 users, then you can own the Barracuda server through the cloud or on-premises deployments. It is costly for a lesser number of users. If you increase the usage or the number of users, then the overall cost decreases. They can reduce the cost of Barracuda Email Threat Scanner for a small number of users. We could not and would not have used this solution if we had not got the renting or subscription option."

"The solution is a bit expensive."

"We are paying 2,50,000 Sri Lankan Rupees annually which is the fixed charge."

"Check Point Antivirus is a good solution, but it's a little costly."

"We pay on an annual basis. There are no additional fees, they mostly tell us what we have to pay. We have budgeted for it."

"We pay roughly 80,000 Swedish krona per year. When it comes to the firewall, it's roughly 150,000 Swedish krona yearly. There's also maintenance, of course, which is roughly 10,000 krona per month."

"Price-wise, the product is affordable. There are no additional costs apart from the licensing charges that are attached to the product."

"Check Point Harmony Endpoint's pricing is more competitive than any other vendor."

"Licensing comes free in that first year or is included in the base package. From a commercial point of view, it really just is the renewal cost, rather than a one-time fixed cost or buy-in."

"I rate Check Point Harmony Endpoint's pricing a seven out of ten because it is a little high."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Performing Arts

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

14%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Barracuda Email Threat Scanner?

It was easy to learn the product.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Barracuda Email Threat Scanner?

I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Barracuda Email Threat Scanner?

The product must improve the features associated with creating a blacklist. Currently, to add a content block, I have to go to a different screen. It seems cumbersome. The solution sells Impersonat...

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What do you like most about Check Point Harmony Endpoint?

The platform's most valuable features are the ability to build API, which meets our business requirements, and the VPN client, which provides VPN access from a single client.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Check Point Harmony Endpoint?

I do not have much information about the pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Check Point Harmony Endpoint.

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What needs improvement with Check Point Harmony Endpoint?

I think Check Point Harmony Endpoint could be improved by reducing false positives. Sometimes false positives occur, but I do not have more to add about the needed improvements.

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Overview

Find out what's hiding in your inbox.
It's critical to assess and understand your email security vulnerabilities. Using artificial intelligence and API integration with Office 365, the Barracuda Email Threat Scanner quickly and effectively finds social engineering attacks currently sitting in your mailboxes.

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Check Point Harmony Endpoint provides advanced threat prevention with centralized management and seamless integration, safeguarding networks through robust security features and real-time threat detection. It excels at ransomware prevention, encryption protection, and detailed threat analysis.

Check Point Harmony Endpoint is renowned for its comprehensive security features, including anti-ransomware capabilities and centralized management. It integrates seamlessly with existing systems, enhancing network protection through features like SandBlast Agent and threat emulation. Organizations benefit from significant incident reductions, utilizing its powerful threat detection, forensics, VPN capabilities, and robust encryption measures. Centralized management during remote work setups and enhanced security through URL filtering and rollback mechanisms further solidify its efficiency. Despite its high resource consumption and configuration challenges, it remains a preferred choice among enterprises aiming to enhance cybersecurity measures.

What Key Features Does Check Point Harmony Endpoint Offer?

Advanced Threat Prevention: Protects against the latest threats with proactive mechanisms.
Anti-Ransomware Capabilities: Prevents and mitigates ransomware attacks efficiently.
SandBlast Agent: Provides seamless firewall integration for enhanced security.
Threat Emulation: Offers an additional layer of security by identifying threats pre-execution.
Real-Time Threat Detection: Enables rapid response through continuous monitoring.

What Benefits Can Users Expect?

Centralized Management: Simplifies control across all endpoints from a single platform.
Enhanced Incident Response: Reduces response time with effective forensic capabilities.
Integration with Existing Systems: Fits well within existing infrastructures for optimum protection.
Improved Ransomware and Malware Defense: Significantly lowers incidents of ransomware attacks.

In sectors such as finance and healthcare, Check Point Harmony Endpoint is crucial for maintaining data security and regulatory compliance. Its features cater to endpoint protection requirements across industries, providing reliable solutions for encryption and cybersecurity challenges. The tool's deployment across diverse environments secures endpoint systems effectively, ensuring uninterrupted operations amid evolving threats.

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Boston Properties, Independence Care System, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Courtagen Life Sciences, Carmel Partners

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