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Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service vs Link11 comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 18, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.5
Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service boosts security, reduces cyber threats and costs, increases productivity, and lowers hardware expenses significantly.
Sentiment score
7.3
Link11 delivers high ROI by reducing costs, personnel needs, enhancing e-commerce uptime, and surpassing competitors in security efficiency.
Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service has positively impacted our organization by reducing cyber threats like ransomware and phishing by ninety-five percent.
Devops Manager at Flash
For us, the biggest value comes from improved security and the reduced workload on the team, which makes the investment feel justified.
network security engineer at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
From an ROI and impact perspective, there is a 20 to 35% reduction in day-to-day administrative effort.
Security Practitioner at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
There is no need to have redundant people when we have a system like Link11 set up in the background.
Community Manager at Lightsource bp
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.3
Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service offers highly rated, promptly effective customer support, though complex issues may take longer to resolve.
Sentiment score
8.5
Link11 provides responsive, expert customer service with multiple support levels and effective communication, despite lacking 24/7 availability.
We had an incident requiring direct support, and the representatives were really helpful, resolving our query within forty-five minutes.
Devops Manager at Flash
The engineers were helpful and knowledgeable, and we were able to get the guidance we needed.
network security engineer at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
I would rate Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service customer support as a nine on a scale of one to ten.
Networking Admin at a tech company with 51-200 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
5.8
Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service offers high scalability, enabling effortless expansion to meet growing traffic and application demands effectively.
Sentiment score
7.5
Link11 ensures seamless scalability and robust performance during traffic surges, supporting diverse industries by leveraging public cloud infrastructure.
Scalability is good for Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service; we can scale up or down based on our needs.
Devops Manager at Flash
As our needs have grown and we have added more applications, it has handled this expansion without creating extra management overhead.
network security engineer at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Users find Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service stable and reliable; issues mainly relate to policy tuning, with ratings from four to ten.
Sentiment score
8.3
Link11 is highly stable, with minimal issues that are quickly resolved, allowing users to handle high traffic confidently.
We have not faced any downtime, crashes, or lag.
Devops Manager at Flash
Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service is extremely accurate in detection and reporting, and I find very few false positives.
Security Practitioner at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service has been stable in our experience, and we have not faced any major downtime or service-impacting issues.
network security engineer at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service needs improvements in data storage, UI, licensing, support, deployment, analytics, and security features.
Link11 aims to improve automation, user interface, reporting, and pricing, focusing on better management and user alignment.
The ROI they have given us is tremendous, and they are doing really well in terms of product, scalability, and service.
Devops Manager at Flash
Modernizing the UI further, simplifying packaging and licensing clarity, enhancing the executive reporting and risk dashboard, and expanding broader cloud-native integration would be beneficial improvements.
Security Practitioner at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
There is one issue regarding local data storage, as they do not have that capability, and we are storing the data in another foreign country, which is against the law.
IT Project Manager at Brilliant telecommunications
The dashboard is somewhat clunky, which is the primary area I would want Link11 to improve.
Community Manager at Lightsource bp
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise users value Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service for its flexible pricing, scalability, and valuable security features justifying the cost.
Link11 offers negotiable pricing starting at $3,000 monthly, including features and potential discounts up to 40%.
This system allows us to pay only for what we use, saving a lot of money, so I give it a ten out of ten as it is both a money and time saver for the organization.
Devops Manager at Flash
Barracuda service is customizable but external references note that licensing and cost planning can become complex.
Security Practitioner at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
While it may not be the cheapest solution available, we believe the security, ease of management, and operational benefits provide good value for the investment.
network security engineer at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
 

Valuable Features

Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service offers real-time security, DDoS protection, and ease-of-use, reducing operational burden with automated features.
Link11 delivers comprehensive DDoS protection and real-time monitoring, excelling in automated threat responses and customizable security features.
The centralized dashboard is helping us streamline visibility across our admin panels and provides site-to-site visibility deployed directly to our AWS environment, securing VPC traffic and ensuring the firewall is in place.
Devops Manager at Flash
One of the strongest points is the speed of deployment, which features a three-step deployment wizard, pre-built templates, and quick onboarding, making it suitable for teams that want protection fast without complex infrastructure setup.
Security Practitioner at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I particularly appreciate its ability to automatically detect and block common web attacks such as SQL injection, XSS, and bot-based threats without requiring manual intervention.
network security engineer at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
The automated responses have helped my team and my workflow by reacting to threats in real time and helping mitigate attacks within moments instead of relying on manual alerts and manual response processes.
Community Manager at Lightsource bp
 

Categories and Ranking

Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service
Ranking in Web Application Firewall (WAF)
22nd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Link11
Ranking in Web Application Firewall (WAF)
33rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
CDN (14th), Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection (20th), Bot Management (9th), API Security (19th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Web Application Firewall (WAF) category, the mindshare of Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service is 1.0%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Link11 is 1.7%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Web Application Firewall (WAF) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service1.0%
Link111.7%
Other97.3%
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
 

Featured Reviews

Samir Paul - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Practitioner at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Cloud WAF has protected critical web apps and APIs and delivers fast bot and DDoS defense
Regarding improvements for Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service, the UI and user experience can feel dated. While the interface is functional and centralized, some third-party reviews indicate that the UI can feel outdated, and enhancements are required to provide an executive look that can be aligned with modern and intuitive next-generation competitors. The licensing and cost structure perspective may need clear planning. Barracuda service is customizable but external references note that licensing and cost planning can become complex. Advanced analytics and executive reporting could be better. The platform provides visibility and compliance reporting but organizations looking for a very polished executive dashboard, deep attack visualization, or broader cloud-native security context may find it more focused on WAF operation. Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service is best suited for app and API protection and is not a full CNAPP platform. It is strong for application layer protection but is not positioned as a full CNAPP covering posture management. Modernizing the UI further, simplifying packaging and licensing clarity, enhancing the executive reporting and risk dashboard, and expanding broader cloud-native integration would be beneficial improvements.
Chandler Elmore, MBA - PeerSpot reviewer
Community Manager at Lightsource bp
Automated threat detection has reduced staffing needs but dashboard design still needs improvement
Link11 offers high-performing platform capabilities and automated responses. The system operates on its own cloud infrastructure without requiring my input. The automated responses have helped my team and my workflow by reacting to threats in real time and helping mitigate attacks within moments instead of relying on manual alerts and manual response processes. Link11 has positively impacted my organization by helping analyze all incoming traffic continuously, functioning like an employee operating in the background. This background analysis has affected my organization's security and efficiency in that I do not have to worry about it. It operates on the back end automatically, taking care of things that I do not have to worry about or think about, but I know it is working.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
8%
Construction Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Construction Company
12%
Outsourcing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service?
Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service is strong, but there are definite areas where it could be improved to deliver even more value. Enhancing reporting customization would be beneficial, as compliance logs a...
What is your primary use case for Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service?
Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service protects web applications and apps from external threats while simplifying deployment and management.During the last week, I used Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service to protect my...
What advice do you have for others considering Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service?
I rate Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service an eight on a scale of one to ten. I chose an eight out of ten perhaps because the price is very high and not recommended for all organizations.Regarding Barracuda...
What needs improvement with Reblaze?
The dashboard is somewhat clunky, which is the primary area I would want Link11 to improve. I wish that it was a little easier on the eyes, as green is a difficult color for me to see.
What is your primary use case for Reblaze?
My main use case for Link11 is to employ artificial intelligence to detect bot-driven attacks cybersecurity-wise, effectively. A specific example of how I have used Link11 to detect bot-driven atta...
 

Also Known As

Barracuda WAF as a Service
Reblaze
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Salvation Army
CBC, Hermes, Gartner
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