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Barracuda PhishLine vs Sophos Phish Threat comparison

Barracuda Networks and Sophos are both solutions in the Security Awareness Training category. Barracuda Networks is ranked #15, while Sophos is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.3. Barracuda Networks holds a 1.9% mindshare in SAT, compared to Sophos’s 3.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Sophos users are willing to recommend the solution.
Barracuda PhishLine
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Barracuda PhishLine
Ranking in Security Awareness Training
15th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos Phish Threat
Ranking in Security Awareness Training
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Security Awareness Training category, the mindshare of Barracuda PhishLine is 1.9%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos Phish Threat is 3.9%, down from 5.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Efficient threat repelling, continual updates, and friendly support
Barracuda PhishLine continues to evolve because as the attacks get more sophisticated, they get integrated into the campaigns. Then the users are exposed to the latest attacks in the form of a training session rather than in real life. They're much better prepared for these real-life ransomware attacks that come through via email.
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Shaun Gordon - PeerSpot reviewer
Identifies vulnerable employees through customized simulations
Sophos Phish Threat effectively identifies susceptible employees. It depends on knowing my staff. For example, if I receive an email claiming my Facebook account is compromised, I immediately recognize it as suspicious, as I don't have Facebook. If I know my staff use LinkedIn, I utilize the LinkedIn simulation. Similarly, if they bank with Absa, I use the Absa simulation. There isn't a single 'one size fits all' approach. Sophos Phish Threat ensures users do not click on dodgy emails or dodgy links within an environment.
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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

"Barracuda PhishLine continues to evolve because as the attacks get more sophisticated, they get integrated into the campaigns. Then the users are exposed to the latest attacks in the form of a training session rather than in real life. They're much better prepared for these real-life ransomware attacks that come through via email."
"The solution is easy to integrate because it is on the cloud. We have been able to limit users to only accessing the Sophos platform by modifying the firewall and Sophos platform settings. The dashboard gives us detailed reports allowing us to be able to manage better."
"It is easy to use."
"It is simple to push tests out to a group of users."
"The scalability is very good."
"The installation is straightforward. You only need to upload the user's email address to the cloud and you can start using it."
"I have found the implementation process to be simple and straightforward."
"The most valuable features of Sophos Phish Threat are internal web filtering and security."
"I find the solution's reports very valuable."
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Cons

"The initial setup of Barracuda PhishLine is very easy. All of it can be set up in approximately one hour with someone that has some IT training and previous exposure to Barracuda."
"There is a need for improvement regarding false negatives dealing with Office 365."
"It would be great if the price was reduced."
"The solution could be much more secure."
"Sophos Phish Threat can improve load balancing."
"I would like to see more manager-level training that teaches what needs to be done after a phishing email attack is found."
"Integration with other products could be improved."
"The security of the solution could improve."
"The product's price is an area of concern, and it can be improved if Sophos reduces the prices by seven to nine percent, considering the current market price at which the product is offered."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are different package plans available, such as email protection advanced, premium, and premium plus."
"The pricing is very good, and some of my customers who have used other vendors say that Sophos is priced well within the market."
"There are monthly and annual subscriptions available to use Sophos Phish Threat. The price is reasonable."
"There is a license required for this solution and the cost depends on the number of users."
"The license for the product comes with the firewall offered by Sophos, so a user need not buy it separately."
"Licensing fees are paid annually."
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What do you like most about Sophos Phish Threat?
I find the solution's reports very valuable.
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What needs improvement with Sophos Phish Threat?
To make Sophos Phish Threat better, the user interface should be improved. They can enhance the preview of the campaigns and the templates of the phishing simulation. I see some difficulty there. T...
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The main use case for Sophos Phish Threat is security awareness training for users and employees in their offices to gain knowledge of cybersecurity hygiene, including how to use emails and how to ...
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Also Known As

PhishLine
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Overview

With PhishLine, you guard against every facet of social-engineering threats with continuous simulation and training for employees. Show them the latest attack techniques, how to recognize the subtle clues and help stop email fraud, data loss, and brand damage. Embed learning into your everyday business processes with customized simulations that test and reinforce good behavior.

Barracuda Networks

Sophos Phish Threat emulates a range of phishing attack types to help you identify areas of weakness in your organization’s security posture, and empower users through engaging training to strengthen your organizations defenses.

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