

Find out in this report how the two Cloud Backup solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
If your staff can become aware and trained to have minimal incidents, that is a huge return on investment for any organization.
We have seen a return on investment evidenced by fewer breaching incidents and less workload for our security team.
I have seen a return on investment with Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) as it has protected our customers against targeted phishing emails, set up training campaigns easily, and trained the human firewall.
I have also seen an increase in data security in my organization, along with peace of mind knowing our users' data is backed up effectively.
Our team saves several hours weekly on backup operations and resolves incidents faster, with restore times improving by ninety percent or more, directly improving productivity and reducing downtime.
Druva Data Security Cloud helps us reduce costs.
The customer support for Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) is very responsive and supportive 24/7.
The customer support for Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) is very proactive and responsive.
The customer support for Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) is very proactive and supportive.
Technical support for Druva is excellent with a rating of 10.
Issues were resolved quickly, and the support team was proactive and helpful during both the implementation and ongoing operations.
I personally have not heard of any complaints from customers regarding Druva Data Security Cloud's support.
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) is very scalable and grows with my organization's needs.
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) is very scalable, with no downtime noticed, and it is really fast.
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) is scalable because I do not need to manage anything; it will be managed on their end.
Druva Data Security Cloud supports on-demand scalability across endpoints, SaaS apps, and multi-cloud workloads.
Druva doesn't provide support for Kubernetes or anything on-prem, so I can't keep a copy of my work on-prem.
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) is very stable; I have not experienced any downtime or reliability issues.
Over the past five years, I haven't experienced any issues or problems with Druva.
Druva Data Security Cloud is very stable, providing consistent backups and reliable recovery.
The cost could be more affordable, especially for smaller organizations working on a tight budget.
We need to enhance detection capabilities for phishing emails.
The price increased about two years ago, which is a big concern, especially for small organizations working on a tight budget.
There is a limitation in the advanced reporting features, such as understanding how many files are in the backup, which users are actively using it, and how many files have been backed up properly.
They could integrate an EDR tool during backup. By integrating with that tool, they could easily rectify cyberattacks, miscellaneous attacks, and ransomware.
There is not enough transparency on pricing.
My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing is that this tool is very cost-effective, but the price was increased around two years ago.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that the cost is very effective and affordable.
I find the price to be cost-effective.
Compared to other applications that we are paying for, Druva's pricing is fair.
Prices for the solution are quite high.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing shows that there is not enough transparency on pricing, and it should be more transparent.
The URL filtering is excellent, as it reviews every link sent in an email and rewrites it to open in a sandbox first if clicked on.
I value their ability to protect against various online threats such as spam, phishing, ransomware, and malware.
It has been a very good tool, increasing email security by 70%, improving compliance and risk management, and providing adequate training, making our staff more aware and alert, as they check more often and report more spam emails.
AI-driven analytics in Druva Data Security Cloud help to optimize data security by providing correct suggestions and prioritizing action.
Druva Data Security Cloud's backup reliability and error-free backups have helped my team day-to-day by offering highly reliable automated backups with minimal features, reducing manual intervention and ensuring consistent data protection.
Druva Data Security Cloud has positively impacted our organization by simplifying backup management, consolidating protection of endpoints and cloud workloads, allowing for faster recovery from accidental deletions and device failures, reducing operational overhead, and improving security and compliance through immutable backups and centralized policy management.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Druva Data Security Cloud | 0.9% |
| Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) | 0.5% |
| Other | 98.6% |


| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 3 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 3 |
| Large Enterprise | 9 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 10 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 2 |
| Large Enterprise | 9 |
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (Barracuda Essentials) offers comprehensive email security, archiving, and backup solutions. It safeguards businesses from phishing, malware, and spam with effective threat detection.
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense uses cloud-based technology to provide robust protection against email threats. Its extensive features cover encryption, archiving, and continuity, making it ideal for businesses seeking to bolster email defenses. The system is user-friendly and offers seamless integration with existing IT infrastructures, enhancing security without adding complexity to the workflow. While highly effective, some users suggest improvements in reporting capabilities and customization options to maximize its efficiency.
What are the key features of Barracuda Email Gateway Defense?Barracuda Email Gateway Defense is especially beneficial in industries handling sensitive information such as healthcare and finance, providing the necessary security and compliance measures. It integrates seamlessly into these industries' IT environments, offering reliable data protection and continuity assurance.
Druva Data Security Cloud is a cloud-based platform offering comprehensive data security and management for businesses. It provides features focused on data backup, recovery, archiving, and governance across cloud workloads (like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Salesforce), endpoints (such as laptops and mobile devices), and virtual machines (VMs). Key functionalities include centralized management via a web-based console, automated backups and quick recovery, data archiving for compliance, threat protection with malware and ransomware detection, and data loss prevention (DLP). The platform is scalable and flexible, allowing customization to meet specific data volume and security needs.
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