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Compare Barracuda Message Archiver and Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Barracuda Message Archiver
Star Rating
(19)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Barracuda Message ArchiverProofpoint Essentials for Small Business
Star Rating
(22)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Proofpoint Essentials for Small BusinessBarracuda Message Archiver vs Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business easier to use and set up. Reviewers also felt that Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business was easier to do business with overall. However, reviewers felt that administration of both products was equally easy.
- Reviewers felt that Barracuda Message Archiver meets the needs of their business better than Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Barracuda Message Archiver is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Barracuda Message Archiver over Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Barracuda Message Archiver
No pricing availableProofpoint Essentials for Small Business
No pricing availableFree Trial
Barracuda Message Archiver
No trial information availableProofpoint Essentials for Small Business
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
16
8.9
19
Ease of Use
8.1
16
8.7
19
Ease of Setup
8.0
10
8.8
12
Ease of Admin
8.5
10
8.5
12
Quality of Support
9.0
14
8.2
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
9
8.9
11
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
16
7.1
16
Features by Category
Functionality
8.8
7
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Archiving
Not enough data
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Administration
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Maintenance
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Security
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Assesment
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Training
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Administration
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Functionality
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Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
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Functionality
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Usability
Not enough data
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Reliability
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Agentic AI - Email Backup
Not enough data
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Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
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Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
Not enough data
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Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
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Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
Not enough data
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Policy Management - Digital Communications Governance
Not enough data
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Surveillance - Digital Communications Governance
Not enough data
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Analytics and Reporting - Digital Communications Governance
Not enough data
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Compliance Management - Digital Communications Governance
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
Not enough data
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Management
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Reporting
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Security
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Barracuda Message Archiver and Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business are categorized as Email Archiving
Unique Categories
Barracuda Message Archiver is categorized as Digital Communications Governance
Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business is categorized as Email Anti-spam, Email Encryption, Security Awareness Training, Secure Email Gateway, Cloud Email Security, and Email Backup
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Barracuda Message Archiver
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Education Management
15.8%
Utilities
5.3%
Retail
5.3%
Real Estate
5.3%
Primary/Secondary Education
5.3%
Other
63.2%
Information Technology and Services
23.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
14.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.5%
Wholesale
4.8%
Utilities
4.8%
Other
42.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
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Proofpoint Essentials for Small Business has no discussions with answers
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