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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (47.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $119.00 5 Users Per Month
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Star Rating
(36)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Barracuda Email Gateway DefenseVirtru Email Encryption
Star Rating
(388)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $119.00 5 Users Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Virtru Email Encryption excels in HIPAA compliance features, with high ratings in User Authorization (9.5) and Compliant Texting (9.8), making it a preferred choice for healthcare organizations needing secure communication.
- Reviewers mention that Barracuda Email Gateway Defense shines in its Anti-Phishing capabilities, scoring 7.9, which is notably lower than Virtru's consistent high ratings across various security features, indicating a potential gap in phishing protection.
- G2 users highlight that Virtru's Ease of Setup (9.2) is superior compared to Barracuda's (8.5), suggesting that users find Virtru more straightforward to implement, which can be crucial for organizations with limited IT resources.
- Users on G2 report that Barracuda offers robust Data Loss Prevention features, with a score of 9.0, but Virtru's Data Encryption/Security (9.4) and Persistent Protection (9.3) are seen as more comprehensive, providing an edge in data security.
- Reviewers say that Virtru's integration with email clients is rated highly (8.9), while Barracuda's Email Client Integration is slightly lower, indicating that users may find Virtru more compatible with their existing systems.
- Users report that both products have strong support ratings, but Barracuda's Quality of Support (8.9) slightly edges out Virtru's (8.8), suggesting that users may experience slightly better assistance with Barracuda when issues arise.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
No pricing availableVirtru Email Encryption
Starter Data Protection Package
Starting at $119.00
5 Users Per Month
For small businesses seeking simple email data protection. Includes 5 users.
- Securely send end-to-end encrypted email & attachments
- Supports Microsoft M365, and Google Workspace
- Set expiration dates and revoke access as needed
Free Trial
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Free Trial is available
Virtru Email Encryption
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
30
9.3
301
Ease of Use
8.8
30
9.1
303
Ease of Setup
8.3
21
9.2
159
Ease of Admin
8.7
21
9.0
106
Quality of Support
8.7
27
8.8
226
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
21
9.0
105
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
29
8.2
284
Features by Category
Platform
Not enough data
9.5
46
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.6
50
Not enough data
9.7
30
Not enough data
9.5
34
Not enough data
9.4
43
Not enough data
9.3
45
Not enough data
9.3
43
Administration
7.6
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.0
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
7.1
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
Security
8.5
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.5
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Protection
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.2
20
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.9
17
Data Protection
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
9.6
25
Not enough data
9.3
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
9.0
17
Compliance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
18
Usability
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
19
Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Availability
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Security
Not enough data
9.5
20
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
9.5
17
Not enough data
9.2
19
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.5
16
Access Control
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.9
18
Administration
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Detection
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Intelligent Email Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
9
|
Verified
9.2
15
9.3
9
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
9
|
Verified
9.2
15
8.9
9
|
Verified
9.3
16
8.9
9
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
9
|
Verified
8.7
26
8.5
9
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
8
|
Verified
9.0
14
8.3
8
|
Verified
8.8
23
Feature Not Available
9.0
21
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
9.0
81
Not enough data
9.2
84
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
Not enough data
9.0
81
Not enough data
9.0
80
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
8.9
80
Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
8.6
80
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
8.6
80
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
Not enough data
9.0
86
Not enough data
8.4
80
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
8.7
84
Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
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
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption
Not enough data
9.4
79
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
61
Not enough data
9.3
58
Not enough data
9.4
61
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compliance
Not enough data
9.2
58
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
48
Management
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
8.7
43
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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 Email Gateway Defense and Virtru Email Encryption are categorized as Email Encryption and Secure Email Gateway
Unique Categories
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense is categorized as Email Anti-spam and Cloud Email Security
Virtru Email Encryption is categorized as Cloud File Security, Encryption Key Management, Data-Centric Security, Cloud Data Security, HIPAA Compliant Messaging, Encryption, and Intelligent Email Protection
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Virtru Email Encryption
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
Hospital & Health Care
11.8%
Information Technology and Services
8.8%
Computer Software
8.8%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Retail
5.9%
Other
58.8%
Hospital & Health Care
19.9%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.3%
Medical Practice
7.0%
Mental Health Care
6.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.4%
Other
53.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
Barracuda Email Gateway Defense has no discussions with answers
What is Virtru?
6 Comments
MU
Virtru is email encryption software that works with Google Workspace.Read more
How do I improve the performance of the application?
1 Comment
SK
Hello Uliser-
To ensure you get the best experience, please contact our client support team directly at Support@virtru.com to help with this.
Thank...Read more
What is Virtru email?
1 Comment
HH
Virtru is a secure email service that allows users to send and receive private, encrypted messages. Virtru uses end-to-end encryption, which means that only...Read more
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