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At a Glance
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Star Rating
(35)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (54.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security
Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security
Star Rating
(23)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (77.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Barracuda Email Gateway Defense excels in its "Quarantine" feature, with a score of 9.0, allowing for effective management of suspicious emails, while Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security also performs well but with a slightly lower score of 8.3 in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security shines in "Ease of Setup" with a score of 9.5, making it more user-friendly for initial deployment compared to Barracuda's score of 8.5.
  • G2 users highlight Barracuda's "Anti-Phishing" functionality, which received a score of 7.9, as an area needing improvement, whereas Check Point's similar feature is perceived to be more robust, contributing to its higher overall rating.
  • Users on G2 appreciate the "Allow and block lists" feature in Barracuda, scoring 9.2, which provides flexibility in managing email traffic, while Check Point's corresponding feature is noted but does not receive as high a score.
  • Reviewers say that Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security has a superior "Ease of Admin" score of 9.7, indicating a more streamlined administrative experience compared to Barracuda's score of 8.9.
  • Users report that Barracuda's "Data Loss Prevention" functionality, while effective, scored lower than Check Point's offerings, which are noted for their comprehensive approach to email security and compliance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
No pricing available
Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security
No pricing available
Free Trial
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Free Trial is available
Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
29
9.1
15
Ease of Use
8.7
29
9.1
15
Ease of Setup
8.5
22
9.5
7
Ease of Admin
8.9
22
9.7
6
Quality of Support
8.9
28
8.7
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
22
8.9
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
27
10.0
13
Features by Category
8.1
52
Not enough data
Administration
6.7
5
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
6
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Verified
Not enough data
8.1
6
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Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.1
6
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Verified
Not enough data
9.2
6
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Verified
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
7.8
6
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Verified
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
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Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
61
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
7
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
7
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Verified
Not enough data
7.9
7
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
7
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
7
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
7
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Verified
Not enough data
8.1
7
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Verified
Not enough data
7.8
6
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Verified
Not enough data
8.1
6
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Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security
Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense and Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security are categorized as Email Anti-spam
Unique Categories
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense is categorized as Email Encryption, Secure Email Gateway, and Cloud Email Security
Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security
Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
24.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
54.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.2%
Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security
Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
4.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
77.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Hospital & Health Care
18.2%
Higher Education
12.1%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Automotive
6.1%
Other
48.5%
Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security
Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security
Information Technology and Services
27.3%
Financial Services
18.2%
Banking
9.1%
Consulting
4.5%
Telecommunications
4.5%
Other
36.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Most Helpful Favorable Review
JS
John S.
Verified User in Manufacturing

The customer support is always quick to respond, easy and friendly to work with. If there is something you can't find in the documentation or are having trouble with, they can answer your questions and help get it taken care of. I also really like the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Neisha P.
NP
Neisha P.
Verified User in Higher Education

I dislike the layout of the site, I found it a bit difficult to navigate when I was on my mobile device. I also would quarantine items that had been accepted in the past.

Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security
Check Point Anti-Spam & Email Security
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Oleg P.
OP
Oleg P.
Verified User in Gambling & Casinos

I like the flexible configuration set, e.g. both the content-based and the IP reputation anti-spam are supported, but you may choose to disable the mechanism you don't like. The databased of IPs and text strings are updated as per schedule, which can be...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Financial Services

Prices too high. Purchase and maintain fees too expensive.

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