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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud vs Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
Ranking in Cloud Backup
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
SaaS Backup (3rd)
Barracuda Email Gateway Def...
Ranking in Cloud Backup
40th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is 1.5%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Backup Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud1.5%
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials)0.4%
Other98.1%
Cloud Backup
 

Featured Reviews

Bala_Krishna - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at esupport Solutions Pvt ltd
Has supported virtual and file backups efficiently while some support issues remain
Our major use case is virtual systems backup as well as file backups The centralized management dashboard helps with team efficiency as well as handling security tasks. The product also includes an AI-based anti-malware feature. It effectively helps us with team efficiency and managing security…
BP
System Admin at Softcell Technologies Limited
Offers good user experience and suited for medium-sized businesses
It was implemented at a customer's site. If a customer faces an email security issue, we'll do some initial troubleshooting. If the issue isn't resolved, we work with the Barracuda team for further assistance. One of our customers also used Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (also known as Barracuda…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It covers the need to block threats, investigate incidents, and ensure disaster recovery. This approach aligns well with current cybersecurity trends."
"We find the product to be very scalable."
"Disaster recovery is good."
"The most valuable features are its ease of use, the speed, and its got a reasonable amount of granular control."
"The main strengths of Acronis lie in its cost-effectiveness, user-friendly interface, and comprehensive services."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud has very easy backup and recovery capabilities."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that its console itself is user-friendly."
"Once you deploy, it's very easy to manage. It took us about an hour to deploy."
"It makes it easier for customers to access emails during security incidents."
"I find Barracuda Essentials' dashboard incredibly valuable as it provides everything I need at a glance."
"If a customer faces an email security issue, we'll do some initial troubleshooting. If the issue isn't resolved, we work with the Barracuda team for further assistance."
"The most valuable functionality is their robust blocking feature, along with fundamental rules for our environment."
 

Cons

"Technical support needs to be improved because they do not respond in a timely fashion."
"I would like to see more mature XDR and EDR features. Additionally, for backups, I would like more replication options beyond the current VMXI replication."
"It could be a little more user-friendly. The technical support also should be improved."
"I think the pricing part of the solution is very complicated, making it an area of concern where improvements are required."
"In the solution, you have the customization option for reports but it is limited and should allow more customizations in terms of how long or when you can do the reports."
"Reporting is not on par. It needs some more information as per customer or partner interest. I hope Acronis is working on it."
"The shortcomings in the solution can be overcome if the product improves in the area of completion time so that the restoration process does not take much time."
"The solution's provisioning of packages and how they are charged could be improved."
"Sometimes there are minor issues that can be frustrating, but not consistently bad."
"There Is room for improvement in the quarantine and user interface."
"Enhancements are required on the data transmission front."
"They could implement scheduled reporting in the product."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is moderately priced, where it is neither cheap nor expensive."
"It's a subscription license with free trial licenses."
"The solution is a bit expensive for medium-sized companies."
"The solution is moderately priced."
"It is good value for money."
"When we tested the scenario for over 20 employees, the cost was much lower than the other solutions in the market."
"I am not the one who is paying for it, but based on what I know, it is not very expensive. It has a good price."
"Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud is an expensive solution."
"It is cheaper compared to other products."
"The product's price is higher than other vendors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
19%
Computer Software Company
11%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
University
6%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
It covers the need to block threats, investigate incidents, and ensure disaster recovery. This approach aligns well with current cybersecurity trends.
What needs improvement with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
Support could be improved, and awareness is important.
What is your primary use case for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
Our major use case is virtual systems backup as well as file backups.
What do you like most about Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials)?
If a customer faces an email security issue, we'll do some initial troubleshooting. If the issue isn't resolved, we work with the Barracuda team for further assistance.
What needs improvement with Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials)?
The features and product itself are good. Sometimes there are minor issues that can be frustrating, but not consistently bad.
 

Also Known As

Acronis Protect Cloud, Acronis Backup Cloud
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Sample Customers

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