# Barracuda Backup, Carbonite Safe vs Azure Backup Comparison

| | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 54 | 198 | 87 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (55.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Barracuda Backup

Pros:
- Backup Frequency (3 reviews)
- Backup Solutions (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (2 reviews)
- Backup Issues (1 reviews)

### Carbonite Safe

Pros:
- Affordable (1 reviews)
- Backup Solutions (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Backup Issues (1 reviews)
- Backup Problems (1 reviews)

### Azure Backup

Pros:
- Reliability (3 reviews)
- Easy Setup (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (47 reviews) | 8.6 (166 reviews) | 9.3 (71 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (47 reviews) | 8.9 (165 reviews) | 9.0 (72 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (35 reviews) | 9.0 (86 reviews) | 9.1 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (33 reviews) | 8.3 (83 reviews) | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (45 reviews) | 8.1 (126 reviews) | 8.8 (65 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (32 reviews) | 8.3 (77 reviews) | 9.0 (45 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (44 reviews) | 6.4 (165 reviews) | 9.2 (72 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Barracuda Backup

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Carbonite Safe

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Azure Backup

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Barracuda Backup** | 9.2/10 | 32 |
| **Carbonite Safe** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Backup** | 8.9/10 | 58 |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Server Backup** | 9.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (46 reviews) | 
| **Database Server Backup** | 9.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (43 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Machines** | 9.0 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (43 reviews) | 
| **Repository Models** | 9.3 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (42 reviews) | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 
| **Storage Capacity** | 9.0 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **Remote Backup** | 9.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (45 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 8.7 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (42 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | 9.2 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (44 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | 9.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 
| **Data Deduplication** | 9.5 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (41 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Barracuda Backup** | 8.7/10 | 9 |
| **Carbonite Safe** | 8.8/10 | 38 |
| **Azure Backup** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Capacity** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 9.0 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Backup Application** | 6.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disk Backup** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Local Backup** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 9.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Standards** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 8.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Backup

| Feature | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Replication

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Barracuda Backup** | N/A | N/A |
| **Carbonite Safe** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Backup** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Solution Provision

| Feature | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System Failover** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pay by Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Service Provision** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Barracuda Backup** | N/A | N/A |
| **Carbonite Safe** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Backup** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Barracuda Backup (2):** [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup), [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup)

**Unique to Carbonite Safe (2):** [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup), [Data Replication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-replication)

**Unique to Azure Backup (1):** [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Barracuda Backup | Carbonite Safe | Azure Backup | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 25.9% | 52.2% | 29.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 55.6% | 32.3% | 44.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 18.5% | 15.6% | 26.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Barracuda Backup

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.4%
- **Automotive:** 5.6%
- **Computer Networking:** 5.6%
- **Higher Education:** 5.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.7%
- **Construction:** 3.7%
- **Farming:** 3.7%
- **Government Administration:** 3.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 40.7%

#### Carbonite Safe

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0%
- **Computer Software:** 10.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.4%
- **Utilities:** 4.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Internet:** 3.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.7%
- **Higher Education:** 2.7%
- **Accounting:** 2.7%
- **Automotive:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 42.2%

#### Azure Backup

- **Information Technology and Services:** 37.3%
- **Computer Software:** 9.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.0%
- **Insurance:** 4.0%
- **Investment Management:** 4.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.7%
- **Information Services:** 2.7%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.7%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 22.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Barracuda Backup

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (718 reviews)
- [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (285 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (736 reviews)
- [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (457 reviews)
- [Backupify](https://www.g2.com/products/backupify/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (547 reviews)
- [Arctera Backup Exec](https://www.g2.com/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (275 reviews)
- [Rubrik](https://www.g2.com/products/rubrik/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (168 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)

### Alternatives to Carbonite Safe

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (718 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1937 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (354 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (736 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (547 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-acronis-cyber-protect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews)
- [CrashPlan SMB](https://www.g2.com/products/crashplan-smb/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (391 reviews)
- [NinjaOne](https://www.g2.com/products/ninjaone/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (4307 reviews)

### Alternatives to Azure Backup

- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (718 reviews)
- [Datto SIRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/kaseya-datto-siris/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (285 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (736 reviews)
- [Rubrik](https://www.g2.com/products/rubrik/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (168 reviews)
- [Veritas NetBackup](https://www.g2.com/products/veritas-netbackup/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (113 reviews)
- [AWS Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-backup/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Dell Avamar](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-avamar/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [Arctera Backup Exec](https://www.g2.com/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (275 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (547 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Barracuda Backup

- Title: [How does Barracuda Backup handle full and incremental backups?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-barracuda-backup-handle-full-and-incremental-backups) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Barracuda Backup is a data backup and recovery solution that provides full and incremental backups to help organizations protect their critical data against..."
- Title: [What is Barracuda data recovery?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-barracuda-data-recovery) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Download ZOOK Data Recovery Software. This software can recover deleted, damaged, formatted and lost data from Windows, and can support data from drives and..."
- Title: [What is Barracuda Backup Appliance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-barracuda-backup-appliance) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "A device that will allow you to manage and store backups at your location.  The web based GUI allows you to manage your backups."

### Carbonite Safe

- Title: [Is carbonite a good backup?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-carbonite-a-good-backup) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, but better than nothing."

### Azure Backup

- Title: [What is Azure Backup used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-azure-backup-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "for application-consistent backups, which ensure additional fixes aren't required to restore the data."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/barracuda-backup-vs-carbonite-safe-vs-azure-backup)