# Barracuda Message Archiver vs Smarsh Comparison

| | Barracuda Message Archiver | Smarsh | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 19 | 28 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (47.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (59.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Barracuda Message Archiver

**Not enough data**

### Smarsh

Pros:
- Ease of Use (10 reviews)
- Customer Support (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (5 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Barracuda Message Archiver | Smarsh | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (16 reviews) | 7.7 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 7.5 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 7.4 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.0 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Barracuda Message Archiver

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Smarsh

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Email Archiving

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Barracuda Message Archiver** | 7.6/10 | 8 |
| **Smarsh** | 8.1/10 | 16 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Barracuda Message Archiver | Smarsh | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email Storage** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Encryption** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Email Analysis** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 7.7 (16 reviews) | 
| **Migration** | Not enough data | 7.5 (16 reviews) | 
| **Archive Backup** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Email Archiving

| Feature | Barracuda Message Archiver | Smarsh | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.4 (11 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.3 (11 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 

### eDiscovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Barracuda Message Archiver** | N/A | N/A |
| **Smarsh** | N/A | N/A |

#### Document Collection

| Feature | Barracuda Message Archiver | Smarsh | 
|---|---|---|
| **Legal Hold** | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 
| **Document Collection** | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 
| **Document Processing** | Not enough data | 6.0 (7 reviews) | 

#### Document Review

| Feature | Barracuda Message Archiver | Smarsh | 
|---|---|---|
| **Document Review** | Not enough data | 6.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Project Analytics** | Not enough data | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 
| **Project Templates** | Not enough data | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 
| **Automated Review** | Not enough data | 6.4 (7 reviews) | 
| **User Reporting** | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 
| **Permissioned Access** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Production** | Not enough data | 6.4 (7 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - eDiscovery

| Feature | Barracuda Message Archiver | Smarsh | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 

### Digital Communications Governance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Barracuda Message Archiver** | N/A | N/A |
| **Smarsh** | 6.1/10 | 9 |

#### Policy Management - Digital Communications Governance

| Feature | Barracuda Message Archiver | Smarsh | 
|---|---|---|
| **Communications Policies Enforcement And Tracking** | Not enough data | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Customizable Policy Templates** | Not enough data | 4.8 (9 reviews) | 

#### Surveillance - Digital Communications Governance

| Feature | Barracuda Message Archiver | Smarsh | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Monitoring Of Digital Communications Channels** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Alert System To Identify And Address Violation Of Policies** | Not enough data | 5.9 (9 reviews) | 

#### Analytics and Reporting - Digital Communications Governance

| Feature | Barracuda Message Archiver | Smarsh | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tools To Analyze Communication Trends And Patterns** | Not enough data | 6.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Metrics** | Not enough data | 6.7 (9 reviews) | 

#### Compliance Management - Digital Communications Governance

| Feature | Barracuda Message Archiver | Smarsh | 
|---|---|---|
| **Legal Requirements** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
| **Regulations Change Updates** | Not enough data | 6.3 (9 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Email Archiving Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-archiving), [Digital Communications Governance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-communications-governance)


**Unique to Smarsh (2):** [Enterprise Information Archiving Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-information-archiving), [eDiscovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ediscovery)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Barracuda Message Archiver | Smarsh | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 26.3% | 59.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 26.3% | 25.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 47.4% | 14.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Barracuda Message Archiver

- **Education Management:** 15.8%
- **Automotive:** 5.3%
- **Building Materials:** 5.3%
- **Capital Markets:** 5.3%
- **Computer Hardware:** 5.3%
- **Construction:** 5.3%
- **Entertainment:** 5.3%
- **Financial Services:** 5.3%
- **Government Administration:** 5.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.3%
- **Other:** 36.8%

#### Smarsh

- **Financial Services:** 59.3%
- **Consulting:** 11.1%
- **Investment Management:** 7.4%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 3.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.7%
- **Medical Devices:** 3.7%
- **Investment Banking:** 3.7%
- **Computer Software:** 3.7%
- **Banking:** 3.7%

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## Top Discussions

### Barracuda Message Archiver

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### Smarsh

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/barracuda-barracuda-message-archiver-vs-smarsh-smarsh)