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At a Glance
Barracuda Email Security Gateway
Barracuda Email Security Gateway
Star Rating
(87)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Barracuda Email Security Gateway
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Star Rating
(21)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (46.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Symantec Messaging Gateway
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that the Barracuda Email Security Gateway excels in Anti-Spam functionality, achieving a score of 9.2, while Symantec Messaging Gateway scores slightly lower at 8.5. Reviewers mention that Barracuda's filtering capabilities are particularly effective in reducing unwanted emails.
  • Reviewers mention that the Quarantine feature in Barracuda is rated at 9.2, providing users with a robust mechanism for managing suspicious emails, whereas Symantec's Quarantine feature scores only 8.3, indicating a less favorable user experience.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Barracuda's Ease of Setup is rated at 8.8, making it more user-friendly for new installations compared to Symantec's score of 8.2, which some users find less intuitive.
  • G2 users report that Barracuda's Quality of Support is rated at 8.6, significantly higher than Symantec's 7.4, with many reviewers praising Barracuda's responsive customer service and helpful resources.
  • Reviewers mention that both products offer strong Advanced Threat Protection features, scoring equally at 8.6, but users say that Barracuda's implementation feels more comprehensive and user-friendly.
  • Users report that Barracuda's Data Loss Prevention feature scores 7.3, which is lower than expected, while Symantec's DLP capabilities are rated higher, indicating that users may find Symantec more effective in preventing data breaches.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Barracuda Email Security Gateway
No pricing available
Symantec Messaging Gateway
No pricing available
Free Trial
Barracuda Email Security Gateway
No trial information available
Symantec Messaging Gateway
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
65
8.1
14
Ease of Use
8.7
66
8.2
14
Ease of Setup
8.8
45
8.2
11
Ease of Admin
8.8
46
7.5
12
Quality of Support
8.6
58
7.4
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
45
8.3
10
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
64
8.1
12
Features by Category
8.6
163
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
12
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Not enough data
9.3
14
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
15
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Verified
Not enough data
7.3
5
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Verified
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.3
14
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
15
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.5
10
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Verified
Not enough data
Security
9.2
15
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
15
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Verified
Not enough data
9.0
8
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Verified
Not enough data
8.0
9
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
5
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Verified
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Administration
Not enough data
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Detection
Not enough data
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Protection
Not enough data
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Not enough data
8.8
119
8.4
77
Functionality
9.2
14
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Verified
8.5
8
8.9
14
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Verified
9.0
8
8.7
14
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8.6
7
8.5
14
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9.0
8
9.2
14
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8.3
8
8.7
13
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8.1
8
8.6
12
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8.6
7
8.8
10
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8.1
7
8.3
14
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7.5
8
Feature Not Available
8.5
8
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
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Not enough data
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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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 Security Gateway
Barracuda Email Security Gateway
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Barracuda Email Security Gateway and Symantec Messaging Gateway are categorized as Secure Email Gateway and Email Anti-spam
Unique Categories
Barracuda Email Security Gateway
Barracuda Email Security Gateway is categorized as Cloud Email Security, Email Encryption, and Intelligent Email Protection
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Symantec Messaging Gateway has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Barracuda Email Security Gateway
Barracuda Email Security Gateway
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
55.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.1%
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
46.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Barracuda Email Security Gateway
Barracuda Email Security Gateway
Computer & Network Security
8.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.7%
Government Administration
4.7%
Education Management
4.7%
Other
70.9%
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Information Technology and Services
26.7%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
13.3%
Banking
13.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.7%
Hospitality
6.7%
Other
33.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Barracuda Email Security Gateway
Barracuda Email Security Gateway
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Market Research
GM
Verified User in Market Research

The Barracuda Spam Firewall appliances are surprisingly easy to deploy and maintain. The ease which a help desk user can quickly log in and track an email that may have been caught or determine why it wasn't delivered (typo in recipient email address)...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
GN
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

I'd like to see a log of stuff that is full on blocked. sometimes I miss professional emails.

Symantec Messaging Gateway
Symantec Messaging Gateway
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Serdar M.
SM
Serdar M.
Verified User in Broadcast Media

It did not crash and did not cause any service interruption while running. That is why, it is one the most stable solution for email gateway. It's updating system also worked flawlessly. Other email gateway solution always give some headache time to time.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
Verified User in Civil Engineering

- every new release solves a couple of bugs and introduces more new bugs. - antivirus is not effective. even the latest version 10.6.6 is not able to decompose multiple attachment types like .msg .dat .... which opens the door for malicious software. DO...

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