Compare Barracuda Web Security and Filtering and Lightspeed Filter

At a Glance
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering
Star Rating
(34)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Lightspeed Filter
Lightspeed Filter
Star Rating
(63)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (70.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Lightspeed Filter

Barracuda Web Security and Filtering vs Lightspeed Filter

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Lightspeed Filter easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Lightspeed Filter overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Barracuda Web Security and Filtering meets the needs of their business better than Lightspeed Filter.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Barracuda Web Security and Filtering is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Barracuda Web Security and Filtering over Lightspeed Filter.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering
No pricing available
Lightspeed Filter
No pricing available
Free Trial
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering
No trial information available
Lightspeed Filter
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
27
9.0
51
Ease of Use
8.4
25
8.9
51
Ease of Setup
8.0
17
8.1
51
Ease of Admin
8.6
17
8.9
50
Quality of Support
9.2
25
8.7
53
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
16
9.0
49
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
28
8.6
50
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Web Content and Traffic Filtering - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Data Protection and Loss Prevention - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access Control and Authentication - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance and Management - Secure Web Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
17
Platform Features
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
7.4
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering
Lightspeed Filter
Lightspeed Filter
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering and Lightspeed Filter are categorized as Secure Web Gateways
Unique Categories
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering has no unique categories
Lightspeed Filter
Lightspeed Filter is categorized as Classroom Management and School Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
16.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
58.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.8%
Lightspeed Filter
Lightspeed Filter
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
10.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
70.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering
Information Technology and Services
12.9%
Computer & Network Security
9.7%
Individual & Family Services
6.5%
Higher Education
6.5%
Accounting
3.2%
Other
61.3%
Lightspeed Filter
Lightspeed Filter
Primary/Secondary Education
49.2%
Education Management
45.9%
Machinery
1.6%
Information Technology and Services
1.6%
E-Learning
1.6%
Other
0.0%
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Discussions
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering Discussions
What is Barracuda Web Security and Filtering used for?
1 Comment
AN
this is use for to control and monitor internet access of internal users. allow or block the URLs or set of categories. Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Barracuda Web Security and Filtering has no more discussions with answers
Lightspeed Filter
Lightspeed Filter Discussions
How can we have a Windows 10 PC running the Relay Agent have access to local IP addresses. Accessing a local network Building control device or an intercom system to adjust settings.
1 Comment
Official Response from Lightspeed Filter
Hi Jonathan, thank you for your question. We need to know a bit more information before we can give you an answer. Can you please access the Help Center in...Read more
How can I filter BYOD using relay?
1 Comment
AH
Hi Jeffery, thanks for your questions. For BYOD inside your network you can filter using the Relay Rocket.Read more
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Lightspeed Filter has no more discussions with answers