Barracuda Intronis Backup vs Dell Avamar comparison

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Barracuda Networks and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Deduplication Software category. Barracuda Networks is ranked #11, while Dell Technologies is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.5. Barracuda Networks holds a 2.2% mindshare in DS, compared to Dell Technologies’s 10.2% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Barracuda Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.

Barracuda Intronis Backup

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 5, 2024

Dell Avamar and Barracuda Intronis Backup compete in data backup and recovery solutions. Dell Avamar holds the upper hand in features such as deduplication and integration with VMware, while Barracuda is favored for its cost-effectiveness and ease of deployment.

Features: Dell Avamar provides advanced client-side and source-based deduplication, efficiently reducing the backup window. It supports file-level, SQL Server, and NDMP backups, with robust integration with VMware and Data Domain. Barracuda Intronis Backup offers reliable live boot capabilities for rapid recoveries in VMware environments and emphasizes intuitive management alongside its developing cloud integration strategy.

Room for Improvement: Dell Avamar could enhance its troubleshooting capabilities, provide native SQL backup solutions, and improve cloud integration, alongside seeking better web-based UI and metadata management. Barracuda Intronis Backup could benefit from faster recovery speeds, broader support for personal data and device backups, and improved scalability and integration with third-party applications.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Dell Avamar is primarily an on-premises deployment, requiring substantial on-site resources. Users have mixed experiences with its technical support regarding response times and service quality. Barracuda Intronis Backup offers flexible deployment options, including hybrid and public cloud solutions, with customer service receiving praise, although it occasionally faces challenges with global support consistency.

Pricing and ROI: Dell Avamar is generally more expensive, often necessitating both hardware and software purchases, but its cost is justified by its robust features. Barracuda uses simplified pricing models without per-user or per-device licensing, making it more cost-effective for smaller, budget-conscious businesses. Both solutions provide positive ROI, with Dell Avamar focusing on efficient data handling and Barracuda highlighting cost-effective cloud storage integration.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Barracuda Intronis Backup

Ranking in Deduplication Software

11th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

MSP Backup (8th)

Dell Avamar

Ranking in Deduplication Software

8th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (24th)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Deduplication Software category, the mindshare of Barracuda Intronis Backup is 2.2%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell Avamar is 10.2%, up from 10.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Deduplication Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Dell Avamar	10.2%
Barracuda Intronis Backup	2.2%
Other	87.6%

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Gerard Wolters

ICT manager at Oosterhof Holman

Easy to use, immutable, and provides good deduplication features

When we wanted to back up our Microsoft environment, we looked for a cloud backup. Barracuda provided a cloud backup. There were no other products that offered similar features at that time. I will recommend the product to others. It is easy to use. It is a complete package. It is easy to integrate the product with Microsoft. We have a complete package that includes antispam and email gateway solutions. We can choose any package we want. We use Barracuda Essentials. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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SamuelThomas

Consultant at Key Information Technology L.L.C.

Have supported critical environments despite room for improvement in legacy backup options

It is very efficient in cyber resilience. Deduplication, automation, and everything is very efficient. It is multi-cloud enabled and has broad protections. The software delivers flexible and efficient backup and recovery options through its cyber resiliency features. Dell PowerProtect Manager provides insights in managing backup processes. Its encryption mechanisms are very efficient, helping to secure sensitive data. Its integration with Dell EMC Data Domain is very good. It is easy to integrate with Data Domain. Multi-cloud options are enabled, and backup in cloud options exist in Dell Avamar.

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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

"The stability of the solution is very good; we haven't had any trouble at all with it so far and it's very reliable."

"It is very stable, and I'm very happy with this solution."

"Trust Barracuda, at least give them a try, because unfortunately, they're not very known."

"We recommend the product to other users because it is a good product."

"The product is okay, and we are quite happy with it."

"Easy, immediate protection for data that is virtually infinitely scalable."

"The superior support from Barracuda in setting up, using, and helping with issues for the product."

"The product is easy to use."

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"Avamar evaluates the data that's already backed up, and only the chain blocks can be transferred via the network, so there won't be any heavy network traffic and the time it takes to backup is quick and within the window."

"It works quickly and is very stable."

"The performance of Dell EMC Avamar is good."

"This combination makes Dell EMC one of the most perfect solutions available."

"It is a very complete product."

"The data reduction feature and the ease of enabling a server in a DR location are the most valuable."

"Graphically, it's very user interactive. It's got a very nice interface."

"The most valuable feature for me is the backup functionality."

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Cons

"One part of the product that I think needs the most improvement is the recovery feature. It is not as fast as it should be."

"I am working in some of the more rural areas of Sweden, and some of the customers here are a little bit wary of cloud technology at the moment. It is not like in Gothenburg or Stockholm, where people rely on it so much more. In the rural areas, companies are saying that we do need to use the cloud, and they are being very wary about their data, especially with GDPR and all that kind of stuff. Having more control and having an option for backing up locally, even if you don't want to use it, would be something very good. The cloud backup is brilliant, but there should be an option to take that cloud backup and save it locally as well. If you lose connection to the internet or you lose access to your data in the cloud, having a backup copy of the latest data on your server is helpful. You need to be able to get access to your customers' files, especially with GDPR, where you need to know where your customers' details are. If they're in the cloud and you've lost access to them, then you'll go into those GDPR regulations. This is somewhere where both Barracuda and Veeam haven't gone as far. As far as I have understood, with Veeam, you can back up your local servers to the cloud but not vice versa. I haven't worked on it much."

"In the next release of this solution, I would like to see cloud support and deduplication functionality."

"The search features must be improved."

"They keep you waiting and then they don't come up with a real solution."

"The solution needs fine-grained backup capabilities to service individual users. But this is a minor issue considering all that the product does."

"The web interface needs to contain a more up-to-date view of the hardware."

"The solution is pretty expensive. This is the usual customer complaint."

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"Avamar is dependent on the hardware. It can't be implemented with ordinary storage."

"The performance takes up a lot of resources, unfortunately."

"They should really move to cloud and reduce the price."

"If there is a need to move the data from one backup solution to another, it might be difficult since there is no option for a straightforward migration."

"When you get down to doing certain things, such as somebody wants a particular file restored, the process by which you do that is stupid. You kind of have to know exactly where to look for in order to find it. Even on older backup products that I've used, I didn't have that kind of problem. If we were looking for a file with a particular kind of a name, the solution would find that file anywhere irrespective of where it resides within the backup system. So, we didn't have to know the name of the specific server, the specific timeframe, almost all the characters of the file name, and all kinds of data in order to find a file. In Avamar, we got to know these details. We've gone around and around with them on that, and their attitude seems to be that it is working just fine. There is nothing for them to improve. The organizational system of other products that I'm working with, such as Zerto and Cohesity, seems to be centered around the tasks that you would most commonly do and want to do, as opposed to we've laid it out in a really neat technical hierarchy."

"Dell EMC Avamar is hard to manage because of the support. It’s very difficult to get support."

"Avamar's user interface could use some work. When we open a ticket, they are working with Linux commands."

"This solution could improve by introducing daily verifications and another repository."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"They're on par with their competitors."

"What I like best about Barracuda Backup is the licensing model."

"It allows us a low cost backup solution for hardware-based, VMware, and Hyper-V systems all from a single platform."

"The licensing is charged yearly. It's my understanding that the cost of the solution is somewhere around $7,000 every two years."

"It is about 6,900 or 7,000 a year. It goes up a little every year. Its price includes live updates, support, antivirus, and cloud storage. If I increase the cloud space, then the price would increase. It has been consistent for us."

"You have two options, which we have. We pay for it bi-monthly. Then, you can purchase the project hours and support annually."

"Its pricing is very reasonable, but it can be reduced."

"Normally, there is the hardware on the site. So, essentially, there is a server and storage. They can price it a little lower because the customers are making a little investment upfront. Even though it is trouble-free for the end-users, and once it is set up and running, they don't have to really think about it, there is essentially an initial investment. It is not really pricey. We're actually competitive, but we are in a different market. In Asia, customers are a little more price-sensitive than in the west. It is not really a real issue."

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"It is very expensive. It's a trust based licensing. So that's an ethical challenge."

"It is expensive. Its cost is the main thing."

"It is easy to use."

"The current pricing is generally satisfactory."

"Dell's pricing structure is not overly expensive."

"It's a very high-end solution and comparable to Rubrik and Cohesity."

"The price is the main thing I'd like to see them change. If they can come down in price, that would be a good thing. It's very cost competitive in the entry level range, because Veeam pricing is much cheaper than Avamar."

"When it comes to competition the price is not what is important, it's not the problem."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

17%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Construction Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	18
Large Enterprise	47

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Barracuda Backup?

The pricing is very competitive. Licensing is on a yearly basis, and Barracuda even provides replacements after three years if a device reaches end of life, without any extra charges.

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What needs improvement with Barracuda Backup?

The product needs improvement to become better. For example, we attempted to integrate with Postgres SQL server to backup the database alone, which was not supported. For this reason, we required a...

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What is your primary use case for Barracuda Backup?

We are partners with Trellix Move Antivirus and we have sold it previously. That particular bundle has changed as Trellix has moved to Complete Protection and the DLP comes under another bundle. We...

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What's the difference between Dell EMC Avamar and Dell EMC NetWorker?

From the very beginning, Dell EMC NetWorker considers users and those who might potentially become users. In terms of both pricing and setup, this product offers an experience that is significantly...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell EMC Avamar?

The cost is very significant, and it could be lower.

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What needs improvement with Dell Avamar?

It is a very good product. My only concern is that there is no tape backup. For tape backup, we have to use Dell NetWorker. They could add more features for cyber resilience and multi-cloud options...

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Avamar

Overview

Barracuda Intronis Backup is recognized for its email archiving, ease of use, and reliable performance, providing efficient data protection and recovery across systems including servers and virtual machines.

Its intuitive management interface, efficient deduplication, and Live Boot feature for quick recovery make it a popular choice. The solution supports granular file restores, offers unlimited cloud storage, and provides robust support. Users appreciate Barracuda's compression and fast backup speeds. The platform's advanced threat protection, user-friendly cloud portal, and seamless integration with multiple products add to its strong reputation. However, there is a need for improved speed, enhanced user profile backup, and better space management. Users report slow restore times for large data and see a need for improved cloud support and reporting features.

What are the key features of Barracuda Intronis Backup?

Email Archiving: Efficiently manages and stores email data.
Intuitive Management: Simplifies operations with a user-friendly interface.
Live Boot: Facilitates quick recovery minimizing downtime.
Unlimited Cloud Storage: Provides extensive storage capabilities.
Advanced Threat Protection: Secures data with superior protection.

What benefits and ROI can users expect from Barracuda Intronis Backup?

Efficiency: Streamlines data protection and management.
Reliability: Ensures consistent performance for backups and restores.
Scalability: Offers flexible solutions adaptable to growing needs.
Support: Provides strong technical assistance and reliable customer service.

Organizations utilize Barracuda Intronis Backup primarily for comprehensive data protection and recovery within sectors such as IT and cloud services. It's often implemented for system-wide backups including servers and virtual machines, facilitating cloud-to-cloud backups for Office 365 applications. Hybrid models combining on-premises environments with Barracuda's appliances and cloud integration are common, aiding in daily, weekly, and monthly backup routines to ensure disaster recovery and secure data archiving.

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Dell Avamar offers advanced deduplication, efficient data compression, and high backup and recovery speed, enhancing backup management and operations optimization for virtual environments and data protection needs.

Known for its seamless integration with VMware, Dell Avamar provides a user-friendly interface and robust performance. Its centralized data handling and minimal bandwidth requirements make it effective for different backup scenarios. While Avamar efficiently supports virtual environments and provides broad protection capabilities, users often report challenges with the interface and backup speed. There can be complexities in training and management, and integration with cloud and external platforms can be troublesome. Additional complaints include high pricing, scalability issues, and challenging transitions that complicate data migration.

What are the standout features of Dell Avamar?

Advanced Deduplication: Significantly reduces data size.
Efficient Data Compression: Optimizes storage use.
High Backup and Recovery Speed: Enhances operational efficiency.
VMware Integration: Facilitates smooth virtual environment operations.
Centralized Data Management: Simplifies data handling.

What benefits and ROI should users seek?

Improved Backup Management: Streamlines processes and enhances efficiency.
Optimal Storage Usage: Through data deduplication and compression.
Reliable Disaster Recovery: Ensures business continuity and data security.
Enhanced Cyber Resilience: Protects against data loss and security threats.
Scalable Operations: Grows with business needs while reducing overhead.

In industries focusing on virtual machine protections, Dell Avamar is widely used for VMware environments, endpoint, server, and database backups. Often integrated with Dell Data Domain for storage efficiency, it supports diverse environments, including remote office backups. Companies also leverage Avamar for compliance with geographical data retention regulations, adapting for on-premises and cloud deployments.

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Sample Customers

Dematic, Levitt Safety, Osoyoos Credit Union, Viborel Distribuiao, European Tour, Papergraphics, Levitt Safety, Academy of Contemporary Music, Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton, LLP, National History Museum, California Almond Board, American Radio Relay League, Kirkpatrick Bank, IAC, Healey Brothers Automotive Group, Mechanicsburg Area School District, Taylor Shellfish Farms, Drew Marine, inMusic, Mills Law Library, Healy Brothers Automotive Group, Thomas Kinkade Company, Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit

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