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Armis vs Barracuda CloudGen Firewall comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

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
5.7
Armis streamlines asset management, boosting efficiency and cost savings with faster resolution, threat reduction, and reclaimed software capacity.
Sentiment score
6.3
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall boosts security and efficiency, reducing costs and incidents while enhancing user experience and remote productivity.
There is a 98% reduction in vulnerability workloads, enabling focus only on high-risk issues.
Technical Lead Pre-Sales at M.TECH Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
I have seen a return on investment with Armis, as it definitely improved remediation with fewer employees.
Owner with 201-500 employees
The centralized management and automation features have reduced manual monitoring efforts, saving our IT team several hours per week.
Offensive Security Analyst at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
I have seen a return on investment as it helps to prevent cyber attacks and optimize network and user management.
Senior Data Engineer at Foodics
It has drastically reduced the amount of infections from cybersecurity threats and makes managing close to 50 clients or more for our engineers much easier, hence saving a lot of time and cost.
Dotnet Developer at Kohl's
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.0
Armis customer service is responsive and effective, with some delays; onboarding praised, but timely responses vary in consistency.
Sentiment score
7.4
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall's customer service is praised for expertise but criticized for communication challenges and documentation inconsistencies.
I have not faced challenges with Armis support, as pre-sales engineers have been helpful.
Technical Specialist at Truvisor
I would rate it ten out of ten.
Director /Founder at Touchstone Machine Tap
The support team is responsive and knowledgeable, assisting us promptly whenever we have faced configuration questions or technical issues.
Offensive Security Analyst at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
Barracuda's partner support is better than the majority, and it stands out as one of their strengths.
Product Manager - Cyber Security at M247 Ltd Miami
Whenever I faced any issues and searched the knowledge base, I found many solutions in place.
Security Paractiner at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Armis is highly rated for scalability, efficiently accommodating diverse user environments despite occasional performance slowdowns during deployments.
Sentiment score
7.8
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is scalable for diverse environments, supports thousands of users, and handles growth efficiently with flexible deployment.
As a SaaS platform, it is highly scalable.
Sr. Engineer at Zensar Technologies
Customers typically enjoy the solution and do not face any issues both before deployment during the POC and after deployment once they release the PO and get the implementation done.
Technical Lead Pre-Sales at M.TECH Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
It is very scalable and easy to scale, as I also rated it eight on a scale of one to ten.
Technology And Digitization Lead at JLL
Its flexible licensing and hybrid deployment options allow it to adapt to evolving network requirements, ensuring continuous security and reliable operations.
Offensive Security Analyst at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
Regarding scalability and the ability to scale and expand with Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, there is no issue, so I would rate it a ten.
IT Director at a retailer with 51-200 employees
I can handle growth and larger workloads easily with Barracuda CloudGen Firewall.
Security Paractiner at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Armis is generally stable and reliable, rated highly for stability, though occasional glitches are quickly resolved.
Sentiment score
8.3
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is stable and reliable, with robust performance and issues typically resolved by technical support.
Its robust infrastructure and real-time monitoring give us the confidence that our network remains secure and operational at all times.
Offensive Security Analyst at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
We have very few issues with Barracuda Firewall, even in the case of zero-day vulnerabilities.
Product Manager - Cyber Security at M247 Ltd Miami
In my experience, Barracuda CloudGen Firewall has been reliable and very high performing.
Software Engineer at Ernst & Young
 

Room For Improvement

Armis requires improved cloud features, integration, AI capabilities, and affordability, facing implementation challenges and limited geographic reach.
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall needs an intuitive interface, simplified setup, better documentation, enhanced AI, and improved performance under full load.
Armis cannot be used as a standalone solution and should be integrated with other solutions.
Technical Specialist at Truvisor
The needed improvements I see include implementing cloud features, as the market, particularly in Brazil, is moving to cloud environments to reduce costs and time spent on upgrades and server management.
IDM Consultant at GCA Consultoria de Informática Ltda
It misses out on a lot of vulnerabilities.
Technology And Digitization Lead at JLL
Integration with AI would be helpful as modern attacks often utilize AI.
Director Of Technology at PT Exa Teknologi Indonesia
It would be beneficial to merge the existing application policy with the main policy into a single unified policy to improve manageability.
System Engineer for Network & Security at Projekt IP d.o.o.
AI can help us enhance our cybersecurity posture, but at the same time, it can be a nightmare that brings attackers. We need to use caution while enabling any AI-driven features.
Security Paractiner at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Armis pricing is seen as average to slightly expensive but justified by features, with manageable setup and licensing costs.
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall offers competitive pricing with transparency, value, and predictability, though additional fees may apply.
Armis pricing is average, neither cheaper nor more expensive than other solutions.
Director /Founder at Touchstone Machine Tap
The price is not very high.
Technical Lead Pre-Sales at M.TECH Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Armis is slightly on the expensive range based on what I have observed.
Senior Team Member In Engineering And Cybersecurity at Mindsprint
Our experience with Barracuda CloudGen Firewall pricing and licensing has been reasonable and transparent.
Offensive Security Analyst at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
The license price of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is lower than others, and maintenance or support is included.
Director Of Technology at PT Exa Teknologi Indonesia
It is neither the cheapest nor the most expensive option available.
System Engineer for Network & Security at Projekt IP d.o.o.
 

Valuable Features

Armis enhances asset visibility, risk management, and security with real-time monitoring, agentless discovery, and a user-friendly interface.
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall offers dynamic scaling, advanced security, centralized management, and efficient connectivity in complex environments.
Armis is very easy to implement due to its agentless design and offers a granular level of visibility for all assets in the network.
Director /Founder at Touchstone Machine Tap
It assesses open vulnerabilities, provides traffic flow insights, integrates with ticketing workflows, and aggregates security solutions like Active Directory and EDR.
Sr. Engineer at Zensar Technologies
Armis provides full visibility on OT devices and in the medical industry for devices such as ECG machines, X-rays, and infusion pumps.
Technical Specialist at Truvisor
This integration helps secure our data and applications from attackers trying to gain access and detect malicious activity.
Product Manager - Cyber Security at M247 Ltd Miami
The real-time monitoring helps us quickly identify unusual traffic patterns and potential threats, allowing us to respond immediately and maintain secure and uninterrupted network operations.
Offensive Security Analyst at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall has positively impacted my organization by increasing the level of network protection against threats from twenty percent to forty-five percent.
Software Engineer at Ernst & Young
 

Categories and Ranking

Armis
Ranking in IoT Security
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (2nd), Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (7th), Cyber-Physical Systems Protection (1st)
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
Ranking in IoT Security
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (23rd), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (9th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (19th), WAN Edge (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the IoT Security category, the mindshare of Armis is 11.9%, down from 19.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is 3.3%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
IoT Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Armis11.9%
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall3.3%
Other84.8%
IoT Security
 

Featured Reviews

Akhilesh Mishra - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Lead Pre-Sales at M.TECH Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Comprehensive visibility has transformed how I secure and prioritize risks across connected devices
The best features Armis offers include vulnerability management for OT and IoT devices, providing risk prioritization, and offering protection across all connected assets. Armis cyber exposure management is very good as it provides continuous visibility, risk prioritization, and protection across all connected assets. Armis has positively impacted my organization by providing asset discovery for both OT and IoT, as well as threat visibility for OT and IoT devices along with vulnerability information, including the CVE number so that I can fix the threat on OT and IoT devices. Most of the time, focus is on IT devices and attention is not paid to OT and IoT. Armis facilitates focus on OT and IoT as well, closing the gap that often exists. Armis makes life easier for customers by providing visibility of OT and IoT, as well as threat visibility. Armis has a user-friendly interface, is very useful for customers, provides quality support, and has a global presence allowing easy access for both customers and Armis representatives. The console is user-friendly. Armis handles compliance requirements in my industry very well and is useful.
Jennifer  Bernice - PeerSpot reviewer
Dotnet Developer at Kohl's
Centralized firewall management has saved time and improved network security across locations
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall could be improved as it has a very high learning curve. It is definitely not a one and done firewall, as a one and done firewall requires a lot of dedicated time to get the machine running the way you want. To improve Barracuda CloudGen Firewall, there should be a lot of tutorials and videos online to help new users. Multiple ways to configure for the same service or feature takes time to determine your customized build. In addition to previous points, the interface can sometimes be clunky when trying to determine how it is organized or arranged.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Construction Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business32
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise12
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Armis?
AI is one improvement I noted for Armis, and I may have other examples as well.
What is your primary use case for Armis?
My main use case is to identify all the devices in my network, connect to them, and identify the exposure alerts for those devices. I only have to discover all the devices, connect to them, and ide...
What advice do you have for others considering Armis?
I advise that if you want cybersecurity, then you can mostly explore this tool. Armis is very useful. Instead of other tools, it will be very helpful and the AI feature is very great.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?
My experience with pricing is that while the licensing cost can be reduced and is somewhat costly, the price is good and affordable.
What needs improvement with Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?
There is room for improvement in terms of response time and first-level support quality. Barracuda CloudGen Firewall needs to learn from FortiManager and Palo Alto, as I see that they have automati...
What is your primary use case for Barracuda CloudGen Firewall?
My main use case for Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is that we purchased it to replace our current Cisco firewall tool. We have always suffered issues trying to manage the Cisco firewall, which is the...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Barracuda NextGen Firewall, Barracuda CloudGen Firewalls
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Samsung Research America, IDT Corporation, Gett
ARZ, Bauer, CBCX Technologies, Diamant-groep, Eissmann Group Automotive, European Youth Olympics, Exalo Drilling, FineLine Technologies, Geocell, Grimaldi, Infront Sports & Media, Odlo, Schenker Deutschland AG, Tilak, Verbandsgeneinde Zell, Conservas El Cidacos S.A., Institute for Emergency Medicine and Medicine Management, Erwin Muller GmbH, Info-Tech: NGF is Champion, Schoellerbank, IZB Informatik-Zentrum, RHI AG, Berglandmilch, Antenne Bayern, Sanochemia
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