Barracuda Intronis Backup vs Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) comparison

Barracuda Intronis Backup vs. Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)

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Categories and Ranking

Barracuda Intronis Backup

Ranking in Deduplication Software

11th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

MSP Backup (8th)

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data ...

Ranking in Deduplication Software

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disk Based Backup Systems (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Deduplication Software category, the mindshare of Barracuda Intronis Backup is 0.6%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is 27.2%, down from 29.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Deduplication Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)	27.2%
Barracuda Intronis Backup	0.6%
Other	72.2%

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Gerard Wolters

ICT manager at Oosterhof Holman

Easy to use, immutable, and provides good deduplication features

When we wanted to back up our Microsoft environment, we looked for a cloud backup. Barracuda provided a cloud backup. There were no other products that offered similar features at that time. I will recommend the product to others. It is easy to use. It is a complete package. It is easy to integrate the product with Microsoft. We have a complete package that includes antispam and email gateway solutions. We can choose any package we want. We use Barracuda Essentials. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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Faisal_Zia

Team Lead of Senior Directors at Net-International

Offers efficient data management with robust features and reliable performance

Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) can be improved in terms of price. While Dell is providing a proper device, other solutions, such as Symantec, can replicate their data through any NAS storage. Although their deduplication and compression might not be as effective, they can still accomplish the task. Medium-level and SME-level businesses can easily utilize this feature, but Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is a relatively expensive solution to propose to customers.

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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

"The most valuable feature is the speed of backup, which is very good compared to other solutions."

"It is very reliable, so we don't have any issues with it. Our customers have never raised any issue with it. Basically, once you set it up and it is running, it is trouble-free. Our customers are happy. They just got a renewal for the subscription for the service."

"They are the best support that we have had so far. When you contact or email them, they are very quick to respond. They always have someone available for us. That's what we want as a customer, we want someone to listen to us."

"The configuration and the onboarding process are pretty good."

"Of all the backup products we have used, this by far is the simplest to install and use."

"Whenever you have a crash or your service is not working, you can just live-boot the machine and have your service up and running."

"It is very stable, and I'm very happy with this solution."

"We perform backup drills to test the functionality, and we don't have any problems."

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"The solution is very scalable."

"The technology has been very useful. There are lots of features on offer."

"It's very easy to use the domain once it's been set up. The interface is also user-friendly."

"The solution has been awesome over the last ten years, offering stability and reliability, which I recommend for stable storage."

"It is secure, reliable, and has officer support."

"The compression aspect of the solution is great."

"The product provides good backup and compression services."

"The most valuable feature of Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is its deduplication capability."

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Cons

"Setting up Barracuda Backup is straightforward."

"We're working with them on our file share backups. Our solution needs a little bit more fine-tuning. We're not sure if the issue is at our end or at Barracuda's end."

"It is not always stable."

"I would like to see the Live Boot feature extended to Hyper-V machines, in addition to VMware machines."

"I am working in some of the more rural areas of Sweden, and some of the customers here are a little bit wary of cloud technology at the moment. It is not like in Gothenburg or Stockholm, where people rely on it so much more. In the rural areas, companies are saying that we do need to use the cloud, and they are being very wary about their data, especially with GDPR and all that kind of stuff. Having more control and having an option for backing up locally, even if you don't want to use it, would be something very good. The cloud backup is brilliant, but there should be an option to take that cloud backup and save it locally as well. If you lose connection to the internet or you lose access to your data in the cloud, having a backup copy of the latest data on your server is helpful. You need to be able to get access to your customers' files, especially with GDPR, where you need to know where your customers' details are. If they're in the cloud and you've lost access to them, then you'll go into those GDPR regulations. This is somewhere where both Barracuda and Veeam haven't gone as far. As far as I have understood, with Veeam, you can back up your local servers to the cloud but not vice versa. I haven't worked on it much."

"We cannot backup Sun Micro systems. They are not currently supported."

"The solution is pretty expensive. This is the usual customer complaint."

"The backup feature could be a bit simpler to utilize. They should make the process of backing up individual files simpler."

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"The pricing should be adjusted. Customers continuously talk about the price. They know it is a good solution and they really need the type of storage the solution offers, but it costs somewhere around $100,000 and up. It's not cheap, but it's very important for data vendors."

"The only problem is that it's more expensive than any other vendors available in the market."

"If I were a manager for this infrastructure, I would look into load balancing for cost, maintenance after sale, and improving Dell PowerProtect DD."

"The price is also a disadvantage. Price is a disadvantage with the PowerProtect as it needs to be cheaper."

"Installation and deployment for this product need improvement. These processes need to made easier. Currently, it's not an easy installation for customers. This product needs to be installed by professionals."

"They should reduce the CPC cost to customers. The product is becoming very expensive."

"Dell PowerProtect DD should come out with its own system so we do not have to use Data Domain. For example, something similar to what Symantec has done."

"Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is expensive. Also, it has a sort of a big physical footprint that data domains have, and that's part of the problem."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"You have two options, which we have. We pay for it bi-monthly. Then, you can purchase the project hours and support annually."

"They're on par with their competitors."

"Normally, there is the hardware on the site. So, essentially, there is a server and storage. They can price it a little lower because the customers are making a little investment upfront. Even though it is trouble-free for the end-users, and once it is set up and running, they don't have to really think about it, there is essentially an initial investment. It is not really pricey. We're actually competitive, but we are in a different market. In Asia, customers are a little more price-sensitive than in the west. It is not really a real issue."

"All the storage is included in Barracuda, so you're just paying for the package. I think with Veeam, you pay for the package, and you pay for the storage."

"Because it is a single package that includes everything, they are worth the money that you need to pay for it. You are paying for the hardware, licensing, the software that runs on it, regular updates, the cloud features included with it along with the replication, and your space allocated in the cloud for replication. It is fairly priced for what you get."

"It allows us a low cost backup solution for hardware-based, VMware, and Hyper-V systems all from a single platform."

"The tool's pricing is reasonable."

"What I like best about Barracuda Backup is the licensing model."

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"The pricing is cost-effective for the solution"

"It could be more competitively priced. Its licensing was for five years. Obviously, the support will get renewed at some stage, but that's it."

"On a scale where one represents high price, and ten represents low price, I rate the solution a five, which means that the solution is of medium pricing."

"I can't remember what the license costs are. They might be paid monthly or every two months."

"The approximate license cost for Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is around 5,00,000."

"Its price is reasonable."

"The price is really high compared to other vendors. The licensing cost is huge. Normal, mid-tier companies or small-scale companies wouldn't be able to afford it easily."

"The price of Dell EMC PowerProtect DD could improve, it is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Non Profit

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	32
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	32

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Barracuda Backup?

The solution’s scalability is good because its space is unlimited. We can start in Office365 with one terabyte bit of information and leverage through an enterprise solution of 1000 users.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Barracuda Backup?

The pricing is very competitive. Licensing is on a yearly basis, and Barracuda even provides replacements after three years if a device reaches end of life, without any extra charges.

What needs improvement with Barracuda Backup?

The product needs improvement to become better. For example, we attempted to integrate with Postgres SQL server to backup the database alone, which was not supported. For this reason, we required a...

What is your primary use case for Dell EMC PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?

The typical use case for Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is for backup purposes; it is disk-based backup, which provides fast backup capabilities. Additionally, data can be replicated from site ...

What do you like most about Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?

The product, a disk backup solution, improves our data application tasks. We used tape libraries with Dev drives in legacy architectures, resulting in slow backups compared to modern drives like NV...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)?

The backup solution cost is higher than the actual solution.

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Also Known As

Barracuda Backup

DataDomain, Dell EMC Data Domain, PowerProtect Data Domain

Overview

Barracuda Intronis Backup is a comprehensive data protection solution designed to safeguard critical business information. It offers secure and efficient backup and recovery capabilities for physical and virtual environments. With its user-friendly interface, businesses can easily manage and monitor their backups, ensuring data integrity and availability.

The solution supports a wide range of platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Linux, making it suitable for diverse IT environments. Barracuda Intronis Backup utilizes advanced deduplication and compression techniques to optimize storage utilization and reduce backup windows.

It also offers flexible recovery options, allowing businesses to restore files, folders, or entire systems quickly and efficiently. The solution ensures data security through encryption and secure transmission protocols, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access.

With its robust reporting and alerting features, businesses can proactively monitor backup status and address any issues promptly. Barracuda Intronis Backup provides businesses with peace of mind, knowing that their critical data is protected and easily recoverable in the event of a disaster.

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Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) is a trusted backup appliance, offering advanced data protection through efficient deduplication and compression technologies, ensuring seamless integration and cyber resilience.

Built for both traditional and modern workloads, Dell PowerProtect DD provides a powerful backup solution with reliable protection, high performance, and reduced operational risk. It streamlines backup processes while enhancing data capacity and security through features like DD Boost and multi-platform compatibility. Users benefit from its robust ransomware defense and encryption capabilities. Despite challenges like high pricing and complex setups, it integrates effectively with backup software and offers capabilities such as efficient deduplication, data compression, and multi-site data replication.

What are some key features of Dell PowerProtect DD?

Deduplication and Compression: Increases data capacity while conserving storage space.
Cyber Resilience: Offers advanced security including encryption and ransomware defense.
DD Boost Technology: Enhances data transfer speeds for efficient operations.
Broad Software Integration: Seamlessly integrates with popular backup applications.
Multi-Platform Compatibility: Ensures high performance across diverse environments.

What benefits do users find in Dell PowerProtect DD?

Efficient Storage Use: Significant reduction in storage needs through deduplication.
Enhanced Security: Provides reliable defense against cyber threats.
Operational Savings: Lowers costs by simplifying operations and reducing risks.
Robust Disaster Recovery: Ensures reliable data restoration across multiple sites.

Dell PowerProtect DD plays a vital role in sectors like banking, healthcare, and enterprise environments, supporting critical workload protection and seamless data recovery. It integrates with systems like NetWorker and Veeam for efficient operations, proving essential in environments where multi-site data replication is crucial.

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Sample Customers

Dematic, Levitt Safety, Osoyoos Credit Union, Viborel Distribuiao, European Tour, Papergraphics, Levitt Safety, Academy of Contemporary Music, Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton, LLP, National History Museum, California Almond Board, American Radio Relay League, Kirkpatrick Bank, IAC, Healey Brothers Automotive Group, Mechanicsburg Area School District, Taylor Shellfish Farms, Drew Marine, inMusic, Mills Law Library, Healy Brothers Automotive Group, Thomas Kinkade Company, Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit

The US Army, City of Houston, Lloyds TSB, TiVo, Teck, Ingram Entertainment, The New York Mets

Barracuda Intronis Backup vs. Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain)