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Tigris vs Barracuda Backup

Tigris logo

Tigris

File Storage

Globally distributed S3-compatible object storage with zero egress fees

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Barracuda Backup logo

Barracuda Backup

File Storage

Complete backup solution with built-in ransomware protection

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tigris has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Tigris lowest tier still more expensive than some cold storage alternatives; Barracuda Backup requires subscription commitment per terabyte of data
  • They diverge on capability: Tigris covers Global Distribution, Barracuda Backup covers Unlimited cloud storage.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Tigris and Barracuda Backup differ
AttributeTigrisBarracuda Backup
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUsage-based tiered storage with per-request feessubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, API, CLIWindows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-V
FoundedUnknown2003

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

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 Tigris

  • Global Distribution
  • Zero Egress Fees
  • S3 Compatibility
  • Multiple Storage Classes
  • Object Notifications
  • API Access

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.

Tigris

  • Storing and versioning AI training datasets without egress penaltiesnot Barracuda Backup
  • Distributing model checkpoints and artifacts globallynot Barracuda Backup
  • Serving static assets with low latency across regionsnot Barracuda Backup
  • Multi-cloud data portability with standardized APInot Barracuda Backup

Barracuda Backup

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

Where each one falls short

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

Tigris

  • Lowest tier still more expensive than some cold storage alternatives
  • Retrieval charges on infrequent access tier add cost variability
  • Limited to object storage, no file system semantics
  • Archive retrieval requires planning ahead

Barracuda Backup

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Tigris

Free
  • Standard Storage$0.02/GB/month
    • Frequently accessed data
    • No retrieval charges
    • Free data egress
  • Infrequent Access$0.01/GB/month
    • Lower storage cost
    • Retrieval: $0.01 per GB
    • 30-day minimum retention
  • Archive$0.004/GB/month
    • Lowest storage cost
    • Free retrieval
    • 90-day minimum retention
  • Archive Instant Retrieval$0.004/GB/month
    • Archive storage cost
    • Instant retrieval: $0.03 per GB
    • 90-day minimum retention

Barracuda Backup

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Barracuda Backup review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Tigris if

  • You need global distribution.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API, CLI.
  • You also want zero egress fees.
Tigris 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 Tigris or Barracuda Backup better?
Neither clearly leads. Tigris 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, Tigris or Barracuda Backup?
Tigris has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Tigris and On request for Barracuda Backup.
Does Tigris or Barracuda Backup run on more platforms?
Tigris runs on Web, API, CLI. Barracuda Backup runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Hyper-V.
Can I use Tigris for free?
Yes. Tigris has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Barracuda Backup starts at On request.
What is Tigris best used for?
Tigris is most often used for storing and versioning ai training datasets without egress penalties, distributing model checkpoints and artifacts globally, serving static assets with low latency across regions, multi-cloud data portability with standardized api. Of those, storing and versioning ai training datasets without egress penalties and distributing model checkpoints and artifacts globally are not what Barracuda Backup is typically brought in for.
What can Tigris do that Barracuda Backup cannot?
Tigris covers Global Distribution, Zero Egress Fees, S3 Compatibility, Multiple Storage Classes. Barracuda Backup covers Unlimited cloud storage, LiveBoot instant recovery, Instant replacement, Ransomware protection.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tigris: Is there a free tier?

Yes, new users receive 5 GB of Standard storage monthly plus 10,000 Class A and 100,000 Class B requests at no cost.

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Barracuda Backup: How is Barracuda Backup licensed?

Barracuda uses a 'capacity-based, all-inclusive subscription model' based on a 'per-terabyte subscription model'. You 'pay for only what you need to protect today'.

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Tigris: What are the request costs?

Class A requests cost $0.005 per 1,000 requests, Class B requests cost $0.0005 per 1,000 requests. DELETE and CANCEL operations are free.

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Barracuda Backup: What is included in the subscription cost?

The subscription covers appliance hardware, software, support, Barracuda Cloud Storage, and Barracuda's Instant Replacement service with no hidden fees mentioned.

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Tigris: Do I get charged for data egress?

No, Tigris provides free data egress across all storage tiers.

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Barracuda Backup: Can I add more storage later without replacing equipment?

Yes. You can 'easily add extra TBs as your needs expand' without replacing hardware or shipping new appliances.

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Barracuda Backup: Does Barracuda offer a free trial?

Yes, Free Trials are available. However, specific trial duration is not detailed on the pricing page. Use the Build and Price tool or contact sales for trial details.

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