Compare Barracuda Firewall and Data Protection - Mar 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Barracuda Firewall or Data Protection?

Data Protection is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Barracuda Firewall, and Barracuda Firewall is rated higher (90/100) than Data Protection (75/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Network Security solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

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Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

Who is more expensive? Barracuda Firewall or Data Protection Manager?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Network Security software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Barracuda Firewall and Data Protection Manager.

Barracuda Firewall price starts at $9,999 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 Barracuda Web Application Firewall is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Network Security software. Data Protection Manager accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Barracuda Web Application Firewall is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Network Security software.

Bottom line: Barracuda Firewall cost is around the same cost of Data Protection Manager.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Barracuda Firewall Vs. Data Protection based on some of the most important and required Network Security features.

Barracuda Firewall: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Data Protection Manager: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

The software is a viable solution for businesses of all sizes and a wide range of types. System Center 2012’s price tag makes it difficult for organizations of all sizes to purchase this solution.