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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (44.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
Star Rating
(46)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Barracuda CloudGen FirewallCheck Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
Star Rating
(566)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Check Point Next Generation Firewalls excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Barracuda CloudGen Firewall. Users appreciate its industry-leading threat prevention capabilities, which effectively stop attacks before they infiltrate the network.
- Users say that Barracuda CloudGen Firewall offers a user-friendly experience, particularly highlighting its single pane of glass interface that simplifies the management of multiple devices. This feature has made it easier for users to spin up new firewalls and manage their network infrastructure.
- Reviewers mention that Check Point's centralized management console streamlines day-to-day operations, making it easier to maintain consistent policies across different environments. This has been a game-changer for users who value efficiency and ease of management.
- According to verified reviews, Barracuda CloudGen Firewall shines in customer support, with users noting that the support team is responsive and helpful. This level of support has been crucial for organizations transitioning from older systems to more modern solutions.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Check Point's advanced threat detection features, including ThreatCloud Intelligence, provide real-time updates and high accuracy with minimal false positives. This capability is particularly valued by users who prioritize security in their operations.
- Users report that while Barracuda CloudGen Firewall has strong features like zero trust network access, it faces challenges in matching the comprehensive threat prevention capabilities of Check Point, which is often seen as the more robust option for organizations with high-security needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
No pricing availableCheck Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
No pricing availableFree Trial
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
No trial information availableCheck Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
40
9.0
363
Ease of Use
8.4
40
8.6
368
Ease of Setup
8.7
28
8.3
333
Ease of Admin
8.9
27
8.6
287
Quality of Support
9.1
34
8.3
359
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
26
8.9
275
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
41
9.3
333
Features by Category
Network
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Application Performance
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Security - Unified Threat Management
7.7
8
8.9
162
7.9
8
8.9
163
7.1
7
8.7
142
7.7
8
8.9
159
8.3
7
9.0
163
9.0
8
9.5
172
Administration
8.1
8
8.8
167
8.5
8
8.9
170
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Governance
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Security
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Network Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
12
9.2
243
8.0
11
8.9
243
7.9
11
8.9
231
9.4
12
9.0
233
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
7.9
69
Not enough data
8.1
69
Functionality
8.3
11
8.8
228
8.2
12
8.7
224
8.9
11
8.8
228
9.2
12
9.1
239
Monitoring
9.4
12
8.6
209
8.3
12
8.7
221
8.2
12
9.0
240
7.6
12
9.1
233
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
98
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
Not enough data
8.1
87
Automation
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
9.0
42
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
8.8
43
Incident Management
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
8.9
42
Management
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
9.3
46
Not enough data
9.0
46
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
9.0
46
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.3
46
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
8.8
46
Support
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
9.0
46
Not enough data
8.9
46
Agentic AI - Network Management Tools
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.9
21
Agentic AI - Mobile Application Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) are categorized as Unified Threat Management (UTM) and Firewall Software
Unique Categories
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is categorized as SD-WAN and WAN Optimization
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) is categorized as Network Traffic Analysis (NTA), Network Management Tools, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Mobile Application Management, and Zero Trust Networking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
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
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Financial Services
8.9%
Consulting
6.7%
Computer & Network Security
6.7%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.4%
Other
57.8%
Computer & Network Security
17.6%
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Financial Services
7.5%
Banking
7.1%
Telecommunications
4.1%
Other
48.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall has no discussions with answers
What type of firewall is checkpoint?
3 Comments
EM
Check Point Firewall is a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), that includes application control and IPS protection, with integrated management of security...Read more
Would you prefer Checkpoint/Palo Alto/Fortigate or other NGFW? and if you'd like to add why?
2 Comments
RG
It depends on what your needs are. I've worked with both Check Point and Fortinet, and both have a place. In a smaller IT shop (where you may not need some...Read more
Can they improve the updates to the new versions?
1 Comment
AT
If you mean, can the Checkpoint platform be upgraded from R80.20 to R80.40? Then yes. Me specifically in my environment though, I run R80.10 through R80.40....Read more
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