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Barracuda Backup vs MSP360 Backup

Barracuda Backup logo

Barracuda Backup

File Storage & Backup

Complete backup solution with built-in ransomware protection

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MSP360 Backup logo

MSP360 Backup

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Cross-platform backup for MSPs and IT teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MSP360 Backup has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Barracuda Backup requires subscription commitment per terabyte of data; MSP360 Backup pricing can be expensive when scaling up to large deployments
  • They diverge on capability: Barracuda Backup covers Unlimited cloud storage, MSP360 Backup covers Cross-platform support.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Barracuda Backup and MSP360 Backup actually diverge.

Attributes where Barracuda Backup and MSP360 Backup differ
AttributeBarracuda BackupMSP360 Backup
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-VWindows, macOS, Linux
CategoryFile Storage & BackupBackup & Disaster Recovery
Founded20032008

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Barracuda Backup

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

Only in MSP360 Backup

  • Cross-platform support
  • Any cloud storage
  • Image-based backup
  • SQL backup
  • Centralized management
  • AWS S3
  • Azure
  • Google Cloud

Both cover

  • Ransomware protection
  • Microsoft 365
  • Windows support
  • Linux support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Barracuda Backup

  • Enterprise data protection across physical and virtual environmentsnot MSP360 Backup
  • Ransomware recovery and data resiliencenot MSP360 Backup
  • Multi-location backup and replicationnot MSP360 Backup
  • Compliance reporting for regulated industriesnot MSP360 Backup

MSP360 Backup

  • Data protectionnot Barracuda Backup
  • Disaster recoverynot Barracuda Backup
  • Business continuitynot Barracuda Backup
  • Ransomware protectionnot Barracuda Backup
  • Compliancenot Barracuda Backup

Where each one falls short

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

Barracuda Backup

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

MSP360 Backup

  • Pricing can be expensive when scaling up to large deployments

Pricing, plan by plan

Barracuda Backup

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Barracuda Backup review.

MSP360 Backup

Free
  • Desktop$4/month
    • Cross-platform backup
    • Any cloud storage
    • Centralized console

Which should you pick?

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

Choose MSP360 Backup if

  • You need cross-platform support.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want any cloud storage.
MSP360 Backup review

Questions people ask

Is Barracuda Backup or MSP360 Backup better?
Neither clearly leads. Barracuda Backup starts at On request and MSP360 Backup at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Barracuda Backup or MSP360 Backup?
MSP360 Backup has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Barracuda Backup and Free for MSP360 Backup.
Does Barracuda Backup or MSP360 Backup run on more platforms?
Barracuda Backup runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-V. MSP360 Backup runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use MSP360 Backup for free?
Yes. MSP360 Backup has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Barracuda Backup starts at On request.
What is Barracuda Backup best used for?
Barracuda Backup is most often used for enterprise data protection across physical and virtual environments, ransomware recovery and data resilience, multi-location backup and replication, compliance reporting for regulated industries. Of those, enterprise data protection across physical and virtual environments and ransomware recovery and data resilience are not what MSP360 Backup is typically brought in for.
What can Barracuda Backup do that MSP360 Backup cannot?
Barracuda Backup covers Unlimited cloud storage, LiveBoot instant recovery, Instant replacement, Deduplication. MSP360 Backup covers Cross-platform support, Any cloud storage, Image-based backup, SQL backup. Both handle Ransomware protection, Microsoft 365, Windows support, Linux support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MSP360 Backup: What cloud storage providers does MSP360 Backup support?

MSP360 Backup integrates with leading cloud storage providers including AWS S3, Backblaze B2, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Wasabi, and on-premises storage solutions, providing flexibility in storage destination selection.

Source
MSP360 Backup: What platforms does MSP360 Backup support?

MSP360 Backup is cross-platform software supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, allowing organizations to protect diverse IT infrastructure.

Source
MSP360 Backup: Does MSP360 Backup offer encryption?

Yes, MSP360 Backup includes encryption features for data protection, role-based permissions, and ransomware protection capabilities to ensure data security during backup and recovery.

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