Barracuda Email Threat Scanner [EOL] vs ESET PROTECT Enterprise comparison

Barracuda Networks and ESET are both solutions in the Anti-Malware Tools category. Barracuda Networks is ranked #56, while ESET is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.4. Barracuda Networks holds a 0.9% mindshare in Anti-Malware Tools, compared to ESET’s 2.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Barracuda Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ESET users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 19, 2026

Barracuda Email Threat Scanner EOL and ESET PROTECT Enterprise compete in email security. ESET PROTECT Enterprise has the upper hand in comprehensive features, making it a more holistic solution.

Features: Barracuda provides effective threat detection, scans existing email environments, and offers simpler integration. ESET PROTECT Enterprise offers advanced endpoint protection, centralized management, and extensive security features, which are ideal for enterprises needing wide coverage.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:Barracuda focuses on straightforward integration while ESET offers streamlined deployment and responsive customer service, enhancing overall implementation.

Pricing and ROI: Barracuda generally offers a lower initial setup cost, appealing for budget considerations. ESET has a higher initial cost but promises better long-term ROI through extensive features and comprehensive security capabilities, leading to cost savings over time.

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Categories and Ranking

Barracuda Email Threat Scan...

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

56th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

ESET PROTECT Enterprise

Ranking in Anti-Malware Tools

10th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (20th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Anti-Malware Tools category, the mindshare of Barracuda Email Threat Scanner [EOL] is 0.9%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ESET PROTECT Enterprise is 2.2%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Anti-Malware Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ESET PROTECT Enterprise	2.2%
Barracuda Email Threat Scanner	0.9%
Other	96.9%

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Juan Mata

Manager, Information Technology at Friendly House

A highly scalable and easy-to-learn product that blocks phishing and spam emails

The product must improve the features associated with creating a blacklist. Currently, to add a content block, I have to go to a different screen. It seems cumbersome. The solution sells Impersonation as a separate product. I don’t see why it cannot be in the same product like other vendors have.

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Manikumar David

IT Manager at R K Khanna and Associates

Provides comprehensive monitoring and policy implementation with room for memory optimization

ESET PROTECT Enterprise makes the system a little slow sometimes and updates occur at startup. Sometimes unwanted pop-ups appear to users, and they are unable to disable them. The user-friendliness is lacking in some areas. When users are using any computer, ESET PROTECT Enterprise should work in the background without consuming much memory, and any updates should proceed in the background without disturbing the user.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It was easy to learn the product."

"The most valuable feature of Barracuda Email Threat Scanner is the security it provides by delaying the delivery of suspicious emails until they can be reviewed inside the Barracuda control panel."

"The main benefit that I am getting from this solution is that it filters almost 95% of my spam mail. Some spam mails bypass Barracuda Email Threat Scanner, but when I add those domains or addresses to the filter list, they get blocked. Some users on my premises do not understand which mail attachments or links should be opened. By filtering with Barracuda Email Threat Scanner, we are not getting any type of phishing mails. So, our infrastructure is safer, and as an IT person, I feel relaxed."

"Regarding real-time analytics and threat detection capabilities in ESET PROTECT Enterprise, I find them excellent."

"ESET is better in some ways than other vendors because it fulfills many areas where we'd otherwise have to use different products."

"The solution doesn't have high memory usage."

"The most valuable feature of ESET Protect is the security while accessing any transaction, such as online banking systems. When I access a banking website a new browser opens which is more secure, which I find very useful."

"The solution is easy to use and install, with good pricing."

"It is easy to patch, update, and set up scheduled scans."

"It's helped us with restrictions and knowing which users we can provide permissions to and which users we need to restrict."

"The solution provides EDR. You can customize how you prepare the endpoint for clients and the dashboard alerts."

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Cons

"The product must improve the features associated with creating a blacklist."

"If the price were lower, perhaps we could purchase our own."

"We had an incident last month where the PCs of one or two colleagues, who were outside of our factory and were using a defined network, got infected by some kind of malware. From their PCs, more than 1,000 mails were produced per hour, causing spamming on our mail server. Barracuda blocked the full mail communication. Only one to two accounts were compromised, and for that, Barracuda blocked all incoming and outgoing mails. It created a great problem for other users and our office activities. Our server was blocked for three days, which we did not expect. Technically, only one or two accounts should be blocked. When a domain or IP is blocked, communication becomes tough. It may be a configuration issue at our provider's end, where there was a mistake in configuring Barracuda. It could also be a problem related to Barracuda."

"In the current version of ESET File Security, you cannot download a file, it always wants the real-time upload which you have to wait until the file is ready. This is annoying. In previous versions, you were able to use the downloaded engine."

"ESET Protect could improve the performance. The performance of the home computers and laptops becomes slow due to their heavy software load. It would be a benefit to make a lighter version of the software which does not have any impact on the performance of the computer's hardware."

"The availability and sustainability could also be improved."

"Sometimes, the connection to the machine requires troubleshooting."

"The management console could be improved. Sometimes, agents lose connection with the management console, and the administration team needs to reinstall the agents on the computers."

"I would like to see more in managing mobile devices in an on-premise solution. The latest news I've heard is that ESET drops mobile management module development for the on-prem version. It's moving to the cloud. Like in endpoint client protection, I would also like to see more of the vulnerability management features and additional app control functionality in ESET Protect."

"When it first starts up, it takes a lot of processing power when the machine is initially booted. Improving the startup side could be beneficial."

"Certain updates prompt the computer to restart automatically. Users have complained that it initiates computer restarts during their work without intervention."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Barracuda Email Threat Scanner is provided by our IT service provider, who also provides all the support. The licensing fee that we pay to our provider is $200 per month, that is, $1 per user. There is no additional cost. Before taking the subscription from our provider, I researched the market for Barracuda. The cost is between $5,000 to $8,000 for three years. After that, the same cost is there for renewal. If you have 200 to 500 users, it is better to take a subscription from a provider. If you have more than 500 users, then you can own the Barracuda server through the cloud or on-premises deployments. It is costly for a lesser number of users. If you increase the usage or the number of users, then the overall cost decreases. They can reduce the cost of Barracuda Email Threat Scanner for a small number of users. We could not and would not have used this solution if we had not got the renting or subscription option."

"The solution is a bit expensive."

"The product is cost-effective compared to one of its competitors."

"There is a license needed to use ESET Protect. The licensing cost is very low, it is approximately $10 per license."

"ESET PROTECT Enterprise is affordable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Performing Arts

11%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

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Overview

Barracuda Email Threat Scanner [EOL] offers a comprehensive analysis of email threats by integrating seamlessly into existing systems, providing a detailed threat assessment for enterprise-level security.

Barracuda Email Threat Scanner [EOL] is known for its precise detection capabilities and effective threat analysis, enhancing email security. It quickly identifies risks without affecting workflow, making it essential for businesses focused on safeguarding their communication channels. Its proactive scanning enhances security by identifying latent threats.

What features make Barracuda Email Threat Scanner [EOL] effective?

Comprehensive Threat Analysis: Thoroughly evaluates incoming emails for potential threats.
Seamless Integration: Easily integrates with existing email systems without disruption.
Real-time Alerts: Provides immediate notifications for detected threats.
Advanced Reporting: Offers detailed insights into threat patterns and vulnerabilities.
User-Friendly Interface: Designed for ease of use with minimal technical expertise required.

Why consider Barracuda Email Threat Scanner [EOL] for email security?

Increased Protection: Boosts overall email security by identifying hidden threats.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces potential financial impact by preventing security breaches.
Time Savings: Automates threat detection, freeing up valuable IT resources.
Enhanced Compliance: Helps meet industry-specific compliance requirements.
Business Continuity: Ensures uninterrupted business operations by preventing email-based attacks.

In finance, healthcare, and retail, Barracuda Email Threat Scanner [EOL] is often implemented to meet strict regulatory and security standards, mitigating risks linked to confidential client data breaches and transaction fraud. It aids industries in maintaining secure communications, essential to safeguarding sensitive information.

Barracuda Networks

ESET PROTECT Enterprise ensures real-time visibility for all endpoints as well as full reporting and security management for all OSes

Cloud-based console with the possibility of an on-premises deployment
Provides real-time visibility of all endpoints: desktops, servers, virtual machines and even managed mobile devices
Enables full reporting for ESET security solutions
Controls endpoint prevention, detection & response layers across all platforms
Connect anytime, anywhere from your favorite web browser

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