# Global Relay, Microsoft Teams Archiving Tool vs Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service Comparison

| | Global Relay | Microsoft Teams Archiving Tool | Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.7 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 16 | 11 | 15 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (33.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Global Relay | Microsoft Teams Archiving Tool | Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.7 (13 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.4 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Global Relay

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Global Relay App                 

Price: Contact Us

Description: Global Relay App enables your organization to communicate compliantly on corporate devices and personal phones, both internally and across your industry. With Global Relay App, your employees can communicate via SMS, WhatsApp, instant messages, voice calls, and more – with all communication data securely preserved in a compliant archive. 

Key Features:
- Ensure compliance with BYOD and corporate device policies
- Separate business and personal activity
- Centralize control and administration processes

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/global-relay/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Microsoft Teams Archiving Tool

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Email Archiving

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Global Relay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Teams Archiving Tool** | N/A | N/A |
| **Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service** | 9.0/10 | 6 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Global Relay | Microsoft Teams Archiving Tool | Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Email Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Archive Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Email Archiving

| Feature | Global Relay | Microsoft Teams Archiving Tool | Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Digital Communications Governance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Global Relay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Teams Archiving Tool** | N/A | N/A |
| **Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service** | N/A | N/A |

#### Policy Management - Digital Communications Governance

| Feature | Global Relay | Microsoft Teams Archiving Tool | Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Communications Policies Enforcement And Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Policy Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Surveillance - Digital Communications Governance

| Feature | Global Relay | Microsoft Teams Archiving Tool | Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Monitoring Of Digital Communications Channels** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alert System To Identify And Address Violation Of Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics and Reporting - Digital Communications Governance

| Feature | Global Relay | Microsoft Teams Archiving Tool | Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tools To Analyze Communication Trends And Patterns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance Management - Digital Communications Governance

| Feature | Global Relay | Microsoft Teams Archiving Tool | Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Legal Requirements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulations Change Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Enterprise Information Archiving Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-information-archiving)

**Unique to Global Relay (1):** [Digital Communications Governance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-communications-governance)


**Unique to Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service (1):** [Email Archiving Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-archiving)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Global Relay | Microsoft Teams Archiving Tool | Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 33.3% | 10.0% | 28.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 50.0% | 42.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 33.3% | 40.0% | 28.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Global Relay

- **Financial Services:** 31.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 12.5%
- **Legal Services:** 6.3%
- **Investment Management:** 6.3%
- **Investment Banking:** 6.3%
- **Higher Education:** 6.3%
- **Government Administration:** 6.3%
- **Education Management:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 6.3%

#### Microsoft Teams Archiving Tool

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 40.0%
- **Higher Education:** 20.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 10.0%
- **Financial Services:** 10.0%
- **Education Management:** 10.0%
- **Computer Software:** 10.0%

#### Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service

- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 14.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.3%
- **Utilities:** 7.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 7.1%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 7.1%
- **Legal Services:** 7.1%
- **Insurance:** 7.1%
- **Government Relations:** 7.1%
- **Food & Beverages:** 7.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 7.1%
- **Other:** 14.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Global Relay

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- [Proofpoint Enterprise Archive](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-proofpoint-enterprise-archive/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (12 reviews)

### Alternatives to Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service

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- [Google Vault](https://www.g2.com/products/google-vault/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (48 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Global Relay

No discussions available for this product.

### Microsoft Teams Archiving Tool

- Title: [What does archiving a Microsoft team do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-archiving-a-microsoft-team-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "when you archive your team, it allows to keep the content of inactive teams for future reference, but move it out of our way to reduce the clutter. Also, you..."

### Barracuda Cloud Archiving Service

No discussions available for this product.

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