# Barracuda Email Gateway Defense vs Zix Email Threat Protection Comparison | | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 39 | 11 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (54.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Barracuda Email Gateway Defense Pros: - Email Security (4 reviews) - Customization (3 reviews) Cons: - Access Issues (1 reviews) - Complexity (1 reviews) ### Zix Email Threat Protection **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (33 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (22 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Barracuda Email Gateway Defense #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Zix Email Threat Protection #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Email Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Barracuda Email Gateway Defense** | N/A | N/A | | **Zix Email Threat Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Additional Functionality | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Phishing Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Threat Response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Domain Check** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI/Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Anomaly/Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **SURLB/URIBL Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduled/Automated Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **For MSPs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Whitelisting/Blacklisting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fraud Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Spam Blocker** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Spam Quarantine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Leak Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Spam Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts/Escalation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Threat Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Attachment Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Email Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Barracuda Email Gateway Defense** | 8.2/10 | 13 | | **Zix Email Threat Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Intelligence Reporting** | 7.6 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Email Integration Suppor** | 8.5 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Access Management** | 7.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Data Loss Prevention** | 7.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Maintenance | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Auditing** | 8.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Allow and block lists** | 9.3 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Compliance** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Archiving** | 7.1 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Anti-Malware/Anti-Spam** | 8.5 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Encryption** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quarantine** | 8.5 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)** | 8.3 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Anti-Phishing** | 8.3 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Account takeover prevention** | 7.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | ### Secure Email Gateway | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Barracuda Email Gateway Defense** | 8.6/10 | 13 | | **Zix Email Threat Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Anti-Spam** | 9.0 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Anti-Malware** | 9.3 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Anti-Phishing** | 8.8 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **SURLB/URIBL Filtering** | 8.2 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Quarantine** | 8.9 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Outbound Email Monitoring** | 8.7 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Advanced Threat Intelligence/Protection** | 8.7 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Archiving** | 7.9 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 8.3 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **On-prem deployment** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Email Attachment Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Phishing Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Additional Functionality | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Allow/Block List** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Threat Response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Intrusion Detection System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Spam Blocker** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts/Escalation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Archiving & Retention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Microsoft Outlook Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Secure Login** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Spam Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduled/Automated Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fraud Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Retention Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Whitelisting/Blacklisting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Anti Virus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Password Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Antivirus | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Barracuda Email Gateway Defense** | N/A | N/A | | **Zix Email Threat Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Additional Functionality | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Threat Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Spam Blocker** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Spam Quarantine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-time Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Incident Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Update/Installation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **DDoS Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automatic Scans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vulnerability/Threat Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Endpoint Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Identity Theft Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Virus Definition Update** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **VPN** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tracker Blocking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Webcam Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Anomaly/Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Password Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Phishing Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Attachment Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI/Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Threat Response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Next-Generation Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Whitelisting/Blacklisting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Server Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email Encryption | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Barracuda Email Gateway Defense** | N/A | N/A | | **Zix Email Threat Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Encryption Algorithms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transport Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **End-to-End Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Revocation Mechanisms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Digital Signatures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Certificate Authorities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Malware Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **User-Friendly Interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **APIs and SDKs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Client Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Email Anti-spam | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Barracuda Email Gateway Defense** | N/A | N/A | | **Zix Email Threat Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Email Anti-spam Features | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Additional Functionality | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Phishing Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Archiving & Retention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fraud Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **SURLB/URIBL Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Anti Virus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Greylisting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Allow/Block List** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compression** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Anti Spam** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Spam Blocker** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Microsoft Outlook Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Spam Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Categorization/Grouping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inbox Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Spam Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Spam Quarantine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Retention Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Barracuda Email Gateway Defense** | N/A | N/A | | **Zix Email Threat Protection** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Vulnerability Prevention | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Management | Feature | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Email Anti-spam Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-anti-spam), [Cloud Email Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-email-security) **Unique to Barracuda Email Gateway Defense (2):** [Email Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-encryption), [Secure Email Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-email-gateway) **Unique to Zix Email Threat Protection (1):** [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Barracuda Email Gateway Defense | Zix Email Threat Protection | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 21.6% | 36.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 54.1% | 45.5% | | **Enterprise** | 24.3% | 18.2% | ### By Industry #### Barracuda Email Gateway Defense - **Hospital & Health Care:** 13.5% - **Automotive:** 8.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 8.1% - **Computer Software:** 8.1% - **Manufacturing:** 5.4% - **Retail:** 5.4% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.4% - **Higher Education:** 5.4% - **Accounting:** 2.7% - **Banking:** 2.7% - **Other:** 35.1% #### Zix Email Threat Protection - **Financial Services:** 27.3% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 18.2% - **Retail:** 9.1% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 9.1% - **Insurance:** 9.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 9.1% - **Banking:** 9.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Barracuda Email 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