Choose Barracuda Networks or Blackpoint Cyber
Choose Barracuda Networks if
- MSPs needing white-label managed XDR for SMB clients with multi-tenant management
- SMBs without a security team wanting turnkey endpoint, email, and cloud coverage
- Barracuda firewall/email customers seeking unified security monitoring
- You need Cloud and SaaS and Identity coverage included in base pricing
- Breach warranty matters to you (Barracuda Networks offers one, Blackpoint Cyber does not)
Choose Blackpoint Cyber if
- MSPs seeking a purpose-built MDR platform with autonomous SOC response for their SMB clients
- SMBs (via MSP partners) wanting fast incident containment without managing security in-house
- Microsoft 365 environments needing endpoint, cloud and identity coverage through one provider
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. Barracuda Networks and Blackpoint Cyber are both MSP-channels. Barracuda Networks works with your existing tools and targets SMB and Mid-market organizations, while Blackpoint Cyber requires its own security platform and serves SMB and Mid-market. Barracuda Networks includes 5 attack surfaces in base pricing (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Identity, Network), compared to 2 for Blackpoint Cyber (Endpoint, Network).
FAQ
What is the main difference between Barracuda Networks and Blackpoint Cyber?
Barracuda Networks is a MSP-channel that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). Blackpoint Cyber is a MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). Barracuda Networks covers 5 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 2 for Blackpoint Cyber.
How do Barracuda Networks and Blackpoint Cyber differ in response capabilities?
Barracuda Networks supports 6 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Blackpoint Cyber supports 4 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, account disable) and acts without approval.
How does Barracuda Networks pricing compare to Blackpoint Cyber?
Barracuda Networks pricing: Third-party/reseller-reported ~$14.50/endpoint/year (3-year commitment). Minimum 25 licenses. Competitive upgrade offers up to 50% off annual contract value. (25-seat minimum). Blackpoint Cyber pricing: Third-party/partner-reported $8-15/endpoint/month. Volume discounts for 50+ endpoints with 1-year commitment.. Watch for with Barracuda Networks: Security logs not available for download, which limits forensic independence and makes switching providers harder; Automatic subscription renewal with 30-day notice required for non-renewal. Watch for with Blackpoint Cyber: Pricing not publicly listed, requires custom quote through MSP; All payments non-cancellable and non-refundable per reseller agreement.