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AWS (Amazon Web Services) vs Barracuda Backup

AWS (Amazon Web Services) logo

AWS (Amazon Web Services)

Software

The leading cloud computing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Barracuda Backup logo

Barracuda Backup

Software

Complete backup solution with built-in ransomware protection

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only AWS (Amazon Web Services) has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: AWS (Amazon Web Services) data transfer in is free and data transfer out is charged, which is the standard source of unexpected bills; Barracuda Backup requires subscription commitment per terabyte of data
  • They diverge on capability: AWS (Amazon Web Services) covers EC2 - Virtual Servers, Barracuda Backup covers Unlimited cloud storage.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Barracuda Backup actually diverge.

Attributes where AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Barracuda Backup differ
AttributeAWS (Amazon Web Services)Barracuda Backup
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Api, Cli, MobileWindows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-V
Founded20062003

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AWS (Amazon Web Services)

  • EC2 - Virtual Servers
  • S3 - Object Storage
  • RDS - Managed Database
  • Lambda - Serverless Computing
  • CloudFront - CDN
  • VPC - Virtual Network
  • IAM - Access Management
  • CloudWatch - Monitoring

Only in Barracuda Backup

  • Unlimited cloud storage
  • LiveBoot instant recovery
  • Instant replacement
  • Ransomware protection
  • Deduplication
  • Site-to-site replication
  • VMware
  • Hyper-V

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AWS (Amazon Web Services)

  • Web hostingnot Barracuda Backup
  • Data storagenot Barracuda Backup
  • Machine learningnot Barracuda Backup
  • Big data analyticsnot Barracuda Backup
  • Application developmentnot Barracuda Backup

Barracuda Backup

  • Enterprise data protection across physical and virtual environmentsnot AWS (Amazon Web Services)
  • Ransomware recovery and data resiliencenot AWS (Amazon Web Services)
  • Multi-location backup and replicationnot AWS (Amazon Web Services)
  • Compliance reporting for regulated industriesnot AWS (Amazon Web Services)

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AWS (Amazon Web Services)

  • Data transfer in is free and data transfer out is charged, which is the standard source of unexpected bills
  • Discounts require one or three year Savings Plan commitments rather than being automatic
  • Every service is priced separately, so a working architecture has no single published cost
  • The free tier is a promotional allowance rather than an ongoing free plan

Barracuda Backup

  • Requires subscription commitment per terabyte of data
  • Complex appliance-based architecture

Pricing, plan by plan

AWS (Amazon Web Services)

Free
  • AWS Free TierFree
    • EC2 750 hours/month
    • 5GB S3 storage
    • 20GB data transfer
  • Pay-As-You-GoFree
    • No upfront payment
    • No long-term commitments
    • Pay only for what you use

Barracuda Backup

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Barracuda Backup review.

Which should you pick?

Choose AWS (Amazon Web Services) if

  • You need ec2 - virtual servers.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api, Cli, Mobile.
  • You also want s3 - object storage.
AWS (Amazon Web Services) review

Choose Barracuda Backup if

  • You need unlimited cloud storage.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-V.
  • You also want liveboot instant recovery.
Barracuda Backup review

Questions people ask

Is AWS (Amazon Web Services) or Barracuda Backup better?
Neither clearly leads. AWS (Amazon Web Services) starts at Free and Barracuda Backup at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AWS (Amazon Web Services) or Barracuda Backup?
AWS (Amazon Web Services) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AWS (Amazon Web Services) and On request for Barracuda Backup.
Does AWS (Amazon Web Services) or Barracuda Backup run on more platforms?
AWS (Amazon Web Services) runs on Web, Api, Cli, Mobile. Barracuda Backup runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-V.
Can I use AWS (Amazon Web Services) for free?
Yes. AWS (Amazon Web Services) has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Barracuda Backup starts at On request.
What is AWS (Amazon Web Services) best used for?
AWS (Amazon Web Services) is most often used for web hosting, data storage, machine learning, big data analytics. Of those, web hosting and data storage are not what Barracuda Backup is typically brought in for.
What can AWS (Amazon Web Services) do that Barracuda Backup cannot?
AWS (Amazon Web Services) covers EC2 - Virtual Servers, S3 - Object Storage, RDS - Managed Database, Lambda - Serverless Computing. Barracuda Backup covers Unlimited cloud storage, LiveBoot instant recovery, Instant replacement, Ransomware protection.
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