Compare Barracuda Firewall and Windows Azure - Oct 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Barracuda Firewall or Windows Azure?

Windows Azure is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Barracuda Firewall, and Barracuda Firewall is rated higher (90/100) than Windows Azure (80/100). Barracuda Firewall offers users more features (3) than Windows Azure (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Barracuda Firewall!

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:

Barracuda Networks, Inc Vs. Microsoft

Barracuda Networks, Inc: Barracuda Networks, Inc. offers industry-leading solutions designed to solve mainstream IT problems – efficiently and cost effectively – while maintaining a level of customer support and satisfaction second to none. Our products span three distinct markets, including: 1) content security, 2) networking and application delivery, as well as 3) data s...

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 Windows Azure Platform?

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 Windows Azure Platform.

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. Windows Azure Platform price starts at $0.02 per hour , When comparing Windows Azure Platform to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Network Security software cost.

Bottom line: Barracuda Firewall cost is around the same cost of Windows Azure Platform.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

Windows Azure Platform: We are still working to collect the list of features for Windows Azure Platform.

Target customer size

The software is a viable solution for businesses of all sizes and a wide range of types. The platform is a flexible and extensive solution that can be used for the needs of any business size and type.