Barracuda Intronis Backup vs Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Domain comparison

Barracuda Intronis Backup vs. Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Domain

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Categories and Ranking

Barracuda Intronis Backup

Ranking in Deduplication Software

12th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

MSP Backup (7th)

Dell EMC PowerProtect Data ...

Ranking in Deduplication Software

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disk Based Backup Systems (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Deduplication Software category, the mindshare of Barracuda Intronis Backup is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Domain is 26.6%, down from 29.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Deduplication Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)	26.6%
Barracuda Intronis Backup	0.8%
Other	72.6%

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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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Faisal_Zia

Team Lead of Senior Directors at Net-International

Offers efficient data management with robust features and reliable performance

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) can be improved in terms of price. While Dell is providing a proper device, other solutions, such as Symantec, can replicate their data through any NAS storage. Although their deduplication and compression might not be as effective, they can still accomplish the task. Medium-level and SME-level businesses can easily utilize this feature, but Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is a relatively expensive solution to propose to customers.

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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 scalability of the product is fine."

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

"Most important is its ease of use. You plug it in, follow the steps, and you have your backup file."

"They are the best support that we have had so far. When you contact or email them, they are very quick to respond. They always have someone available for us. That's what we want as a customer, we want someone to listen to us."

"The most valuable feature is unlimited data storage on the cloud. Even if the employee has left the company for a few years, the backup will still be maintained."

"Whenever you have a crash or your service is not working, you can just live-boot the machine and have your service up and running."

"The configuration and the onboarding process are pretty good."

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

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"It's very easy to use the domain once it's been set up. The interface is also user-friendly."

"Dell PowerProtect DD’s most valuable feature is data deduplication."

"The solution syncs immediately."

"The tool's performance is very good. DD Boost can improve its performance and backup."

"The most valuable features of PowerProtect DD are the immutable storage and the AI scanning."

"We have never had any issues with Data Domain. It has been stable."

"Our clients like the wide range of features that are available within this single solution."

"The stability is excellent."

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Cons

"The solution depends on your connectivity, so it is essential to have a proper connection to the cloud."

"The restore time can be improved. The restore time for large quantities of folders is slow. Sometimes, if I'm doing a full recovery of a server, it takes multiple hours, which probably is natural. It might also be because of our internet speed to the cloud."

"This solution could be improved with offering lower prices at scale."

"Its speed can be a bit improved, and of course, its pricing can go a lot cheaper."

"Setting up Barracuda Backup is straightforward."

"When we manage the box physically, we don't have as much control as we do when we manage from the cloud. The best management is from the cloud."

"The backup feature could be a bit simpler to utilize. They should make the process of backing up individual files simpler."

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

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"I would like to see some kind of integration with the ransomware in the next release."

"The size and scale of the product are limited and could be improved."

"We would like to see the price of this solution brought down to be comparable with similar products currently on the market."

"The Data Domain solution appliance is quite expensive. It is on the higher side, but technically or functionally, there is no issue."

"The tool's pricing could be cheaper."

"We encountered data loss during the configuration process."

"First-time integrations are difficult in NetWorker. NetWorker software needs to be simplified. It's very complex."

"The price for PowerProtect DD is not suitable for my customers. It is very high."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"You don't need to buy an extra license or agent. With one box, you have licenses for any amount of devices that you want to backed up for whatever is backed up."

"Because it is a single package that includes everything, they are worth the money that you need to pay for it. You are paying for the hardware, licensing, the software that runs on it, regular updates, the cloud features included with it along with the replication, and your space allocated in the cloud for replication. It is fairly priced for what you get."

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

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

"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."

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

"All the storage is included in Barracuda, so you're just paying for the package. I think with Veeam, you pay for the package, and you pay for the storage."

"They're on par with their competitors."

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"The price is on the high side."

"The approximate license cost for Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is around 5,00,000."

"In Naira it was twenty-five or twenty-seven million (approximately $75,000 USD) for the implementation and maintenance cost for three years."

"The solution is expensive. However, if you pay less you receive less, it is cost-effective."

"I can't remember what the license costs are. They might be paid monthly or every two months."

"There are many options in the pricing structure which can cause some confusion and necessitate the purchase of additional licensing."

"The product is expensive."

"This is one of the more expensive backup solutions on the market."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

22%

Non Profit

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

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	32
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	32

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Barracuda Backup?

The solution’s scalability is good because its space is unlimited. We can start in Office365 with one terabyte bit of information and leverage through an enterprise solution of 1000 users.

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.

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...

What is your primary use case for Dell EMC PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is an integrated backup appliance-based solution, and our installed base in Pakistan is substantial. We possess high expertise in both pre-sales and post-sales ac...

What do you like most about Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?

The product, a disk backup solution, improves our data application tasks. We used tape libraries with Dev drives in legacy architectures, resulting in slow backups compared to modern drives like NV...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)'s licensing cost was excellent in 2023, but after 2023, the operating environment licensing cost is huge. It is almost four times the earlier price.

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Also Known As

Barracuda Backup

DataDomain, Dell EMC Data Domain, PowerProtect Data Domain

Overview

Barracuda Intronis Backup is a comprehensive data protection solution designed to safeguard critical business information. It offers secure and efficient backup and recovery capabilities for physical and virtual environments. With its user-friendly interface, businesses can easily manage and monitor their backups, ensuring data integrity and availability.

The solution supports a wide range of platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Linux, making it suitable for diverse IT environments. Barracuda Intronis Backup utilizes advanced deduplication and compression techniques to optimize storage utilization and reduce backup windows.

It also offers flexible recovery options, allowing businesses to restore files, folders, or entire systems quickly and efficiently. The solution ensures data security through encryption and secure transmission protocols, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access.

With its robust reporting and alerting features, businesses can proactively monitor backup status and address any issues promptly. Barracuda Intronis Backup provides businesses with peace of mind, knowing that their critical data is protected and easily recoverable in the event of a disaster.

Barracuda Networks

Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Domain is a leading backup appliance known for its resilience and integration. It effectively handles diverse workloads with ease, providing robust data protection and optimized storage management across environments.

Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Domain stands out with its history of serving as a premier backup appliance. Its sophisticated data services platform ensures resilience against cyber threats. This appliance simplifies data operations for both traditional and modern environments, including AI and containers, significantly lowering costs and risks. With remarkable deduplication and compression efficiency, DD Boost accelerates data transfer, ensuring seamless integration with backup applications. Cloud service compatibility enhances its utility, while advanced security measures bolster data protection, making it ideal for large-scale deployments.

What are the key features of Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Domain?

Deduplication Efficiency: Minimizes storage consumption through advanced data reduction techniques.
DD Boost: Enhances data transfer speeds, improving backup and recovery efficiency.
Seamless Integration: Works well with popular backup software like Veeam, NetWorker, and Avamar.
Advanced Security: Protects data with enhanced security features against cyber threats.
Cloud Compatibility: Offers integration options with cloud services for extended capabilities.

What benefits should users expect when using Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Domain?

Storage Savings: Achieves significant reductions in storage requirements via effective compression and deduplication.
Operational Simplicity: Eases setup and maintenance with intuitive interfaces and user-friendly design.
Reliability: Provides stable and dependable data protection solutions.
Performance: Delivers exceptional backup and recovery speeds, ensuring minimal downtime.

In industries like finance and healthcare, Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Domain is crucial for secure data backup and archiving. Organizations leverage its capabilities for efficient data management, aiding in compliance and safeguarding sensitive information. Many use it in hybrid environments for business continuity and disaster recovery, benefiting from optimized data transfer and storage efficiencies.

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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

The US Army, City of Houston, Lloyds TSB, TiVo, Teck, Ingram Entertainment, The New York Mets

Barracuda Intronis Backup vs. Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Domain