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Barracuda Backup

Complete backup solution with built-in ransomware protection

As of 30 August 2026, Barracuda Backup's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Barracuda Backup provides a complete solution for physical, virtual, and SaaS data protection. Softwr lists it under File Storage. Barracuda Backup is made by Barracuda Networks, launched in 2003, available on Windows, Linux, macOS.

Overview

What Barracuda Backup does

Barracuda Backup provides a complete solution for physical, virtual, and SaaS data protection. It features built-in ransomware protection, instant replacement appliances, and unlimited cloud storage with LiveBoot instant recovery.

What people use it for

  • Enterprise data protection across physical and virtual environments
  • Ransomware recovery and data resilience
  • Multi-location backup and replication
  • Compliance reporting for regulated industries

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Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Barracuda Backup.

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

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Capabilities

Features

  • Unlimited cloud storage

  • LiveBoot instant recovery

  • Instant replacement

  • Ransomware protection

  • Deduplication

  • Site-to-site replication

  • VMware

    Integration with VMware

  • Hyper-V

    Integration with Hyper-V

  • Microsoft 365

    Integration with Microsoft 365

  • Exchange

    Integration with Exchange

  • SQL Server

    Integration with SQL Server

  • Windows support

    Available on windows

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Questions people ask

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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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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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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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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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Behind it

Who makes Barracuda Backup

Company
Barracuda Networks
Based in
Campbell, California
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