Barracuda Intronis Backup vs Rubrik comparison

Barracuda Intronis Backup

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Categories and Ranking

Barracuda Intronis Backup

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (12th), MSP Backup (9th)

Rubrik

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (3rd), Cloud Backup (6th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (8th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Cloud Services solutions, they serve different purposes. Barracuda Intronis Backup is designed for Deduplication Software and holds a mindshare of 2.2%, up 0.5% compared to last year.
Rubrik, on the other hand, focuses on Backup and Recovery, holds 3.0% mindshare, down 6.0% since last year.

Deduplication Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Barracuda Intronis Backup	2.2%
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain	20.5%
HPE StoreOnce	16.6%
Other	60.7%

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Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Rubrik	3.0%
Veeam Data Platform	5.4%
Commvault Cloud	3.2%
Other	88.4%

Backup and Recovery

Featured Reviews

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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reviewer2588997

Senior Technical Support Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

Reliable automated backups have protected critical databases and simplified recoveries for our operations

Portal identity management should improve. We end up losing people's identity, which was not sufficient enough to read the events. That was the only place I could see for improvement. They keep changing the layouts and descriptions, giving the user confusion if they have not used it for maybe three months. When they come back, the interface is changed. They lost the legacy support, and it is not consistent. Some of the options for the restore give a very hard time for the engineer if they come back after three months to use it because the phrases have changed completely. That is why they were not able to select whether they should select this option or should select another option. Where it comes from, the documentation we gave them does not match anymore. That was a challenge.My consultation part was about how to integrate the technology with each other for the platform or storage or database. I did not deal with any price metrics or scaling the storage. I have no idea about the pricing part. I never joined any meetings or any documents to disclose the pricing. It was quite good in general. Recently, in March 2025, they did a new update which enabled them to update their agents remotely and built in, in-place mode. That is bringing the cybersecurity perspective. That was a big challenge. I said it is a challenge, but I do not know because I left the company, so I am not sure if cybersecurity addressed the solution. Rubrik support is usually very accommodating and very flexible. I am not sure, but the last challenge I saw was that.

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Pros

"The product is okay, and we are quite happy with it."

"The product is easy to install and use while doing what it is expected to do."

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

"The most valuable feature is the Live Boot solution, a feature on the Barracuda that is very helpful for critical service because 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."

"I have found the product's LiveBoot feature to be most valuable."

"Customers get a return on their investment from day one."

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

"The most valuable features are the deduplication that analyzes data to identify duplicate patterns and granular restore."

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"Rubrik is cheap, and you get good performance."

"The management and ease of installation are the most valuable features."

"We had some VMware issue as VMware did some changes on the AHCI drivers. Rubrik saved our environment those times."

"Rubrik is a very scalable and high-performing backup restore solution."

"I no longer feel the need to babysit and monitor all of the backup jobs in the backup system."

"I would rate this solution 10 out of 10."

"This is a centralized tool where we are able to schedule backups and perform monitoring."

"The product's most valuable feature is the immutability of a backup."

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Cons

"Barracuda Backup could use some more integration."

"When we manage the box physically, we don't have as much control as we do when we manage from the cloud. The best management is from the cloud."

"I would like to see a way to increase space."

"We are still trying to get confident with daily usage of the solution. It is not always stable."

"The web interface needs to contain a more up-to-date view of the hardware."

"It would be nice to have some reports generated on the usage of the system such as detailed backup statistics, but it is not essential."

"Its speed can be a bit improved, and of course, its pricing can go a lot cheaper."

"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."

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"I would like a way to set monthly backups on a certain date and time."

"The recovery of Oracle databases is too complicated. It is not something that helps the DBA, the Database Administrator, but it should be done by the backup person like many other solutions. Everything is ready for the DBA to recover the database. It is a way of doing things, but I don't think you should give the backup people the ability to do it."

"The dashboard and user interface could be improved to make them more user-friendly."

"The licensing cost is quite high. That is something that needs to be worked out, because so many times it happens that the team does not have the budget or there are other issues at that time. Cost has become an important factor in deciding whether to continue with the Rubrik solution."

"The interface is still slightly clunky and has room for improvement."

"For Rubrik, though it does a great job, it needs to keep innovating to stay relevant in the data management field."

"There are some corner cases where the Rubrik Connector (Agent) still doesn't work for our clients."

"It needs to support more applications natively, like MySQL/MariaDB."

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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."

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

"Its pricing is very reasonable, but it can be reduced."

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

"It is about 6,900 or 7,000 a year. It goes up a little every year. Its price includes live updates, support, antivirus, and cloud storage. If I increase the cloud space, then the price would increase. It has been consistent for us."

"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."

"Low, fixed cost with great savings."

"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."

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"There are additional costs for add-ons, and they recently upgraded a new cluster, which also carries a price."

"I rate the pricing an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high."

"We do perpetual licensing... It was all based on the amount of storage we needed to use. We did a cost analysis compared to Tivoli and it was in line with other solutions."

"The cost was less than our previous provider, and this is a much better product."

"Rubrik is a little bit expensive, but it's worth the price."

"There is just one cost, and it includes software and hardware. So, everything is included. It is better than other solutions in terms of cost. We also have Dell EMC Avamar in our environment, and we have to pay for the hardware and data domain. We also have to pay for the software license for the data protection suite. So, based on my calculations, I find Rubrik cheaper, and we are also getting good performance."

"The product is not cheap, but for good reason. It simply works and is very fast."

"Rubrik is expensive, but due to its data management capabilities, customers can save a lot by reducing hardware and storage."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

18%

Outsourcing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

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	23
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	56

Questions from the Community

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 Barracuda Backup?

We are partners with Trellix Move Antivirus and we have sold it previously. That particular bundle has changed as Trellix has moved to Complete Protection and the DLP comes under another bundle. We...

Which would you choose - Rubrik or Veeam Backup & Replication?

Veeam Backup & Replication provides an easy-to-set-up solution to the issue of data storage and recovery. Setting it up is a relatively simple affair. For the most part it prompts you from scre...

What do you like most about Rubrik?

It's easy to manage and has an innovated solution.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rubrik?

Regarding pricing, Rubrik is a costly solution, and I would rate it an eight.

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Overview

Barracuda Intronis Backup is recognized for its email archiving, ease of use, and reliable performance, providing efficient data protection and recovery across systems including servers and virtual machines.

Its intuitive management interface, efficient deduplication, and Live Boot feature for quick recovery make it a popular choice. The solution supports granular file restores, offers unlimited cloud storage, and provides robust support. Users appreciate Barracuda's compression and fast backup speeds. The platform's advanced threat protection, user-friendly cloud portal, and seamless integration with multiple products add to its strong reputation. However, there is a need for improved speed, enhanced user profile backup, and better space management. Users report slow restore times for large data and see a need for improved cloud support and reporting features.

What are the key features of Barracuda Intronis Backup?

Email Archiving: Efficiently manages and stores email data.
Intuitive Management: Simplifies operations with a user-friendly interface.
Live Boot: Facilitates quick recovery minimizing downtime.
Unlimited Cloud Storage: Provides extensive storage capabilities.
Advanced Threat Protection: Secures data with superior protection.

What benefits and ROI can users expect from Barracuda Intronis Backup?

Efficiency: Streamlines data protection and management.
Reliability: Ensures consistent performance for backups and restores.
Scalability: Offers flexible solutions adaptable to growing needs.
Support: Provides strong technical assistance and reliable customer service.

Organizations utilize Barracuda Intronis Backup primarily for comprehensive data protection and recovery within sectors such as IT and cloud services. It's often implemented for system-wide backups including servers and virtual machines, facilitating cloud-to-cloud backups for Office 365 applications. Hybrid models combining on-premises environments with Barracuda's appliances and cloud integration are common, aiding in daily, weekly, and monthly backup routines to ensure disaster recovery and secure data archiving.

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Rubrik offers instant recovery and intuitive web interface for seamless data backup in cloud and on-premises environments. It prioritizes security with features like ransomware detection and immutable backups, supporting platforms such as VMware and Oracle for effective disaster recovery.

Rubrik is recognized for its automation capabilities, facilitating SLA management and policy integration. Its API-centric architecture allows for extensive customization and seamless integration. Robust security measures, including ransomware protection, enhance data integrity. Organizations benefit from features like Live Mount and CloudOut, which support rapid data recovery across various environments. Despite its strengths, improvements in integration for complex systems, advanced reporting, and pricing competitiveness are necessary.

What are Rubrik's key features?

Instant Recovery: Restores virtual machines and databases in seconds.
Intuitive Interface: Streamlines user interaction for ease of use.
Automation: Enables seamless SLA management and policy integration.
API-Centric Design: Facilitates customization and integration.
Robust Security: Offers ransomware detection and immutable backups.
Archival Functionality: Manages data storage efficiently, optimizing costs.

What benefits should you look for in reviews?

Data Protection: Confidence in data integrity and ransomware security.
Cost Optimization: Efficient data storage management reduces expenses.
Rapid Recovery: Swift restoration capabilities minimize downtime.
Regulatory Compliance: Supports adherence to data protection standards.

In industries like finance and healthcare, Rubrik's implementation ensures critical data is safeguarded against threats while enabling rapid backups and recovery. By supporting platforms like VMware and Microsoft, it aids in sustaining operational continuity, meeting compliance requirements, and managing long-term data storage efficiently.

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

Driscoll's, Red Hawk Casino, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, Wabash National, Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Galliker Transport & Logistics

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