Choose Barracuda Networks or ConnectWise
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 Identity coverage included in base pricing
- Breach warranty matters to you (Barracuda Networks offers one, ConnectWise does not)
Choose ConnectWise if
- MSPs already in the ConnectWise ecosystem (PSA, RMM) who want MDR without a separate vendor relationship
- MSPs serving SMB clients who need turnkey MDR without building their own SOC
- MSPs that want to offer multiple EDR options (Bitdefender, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender) across their client base
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. Barracuda Networks and ConnectWise are both MSP-channels. Barracuda Networks works with your existing tools and targets SMB and Mid-market organizations, while ConnectWise 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 4 for ConnectWise (Endpoint, Cloud, SaaS, Network).
FAQ
What is the main difference between Barracuda Networks and ConnectWise?
Barracuda Networks is a MSP-channel that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). ConnectWise is a MSP-channel that is platform-native (requires their own security stack). SLA commitments differ: Barracuda Networks offers Not disclosed, ConnectWise offers ≤15 minutes. Barracuda Networks covers 5 attack surfaces in base pricing vs. 4 for ConnectWise.
How do Barracuda Networks and ConnectWise 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. ConnectWise supports 5 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, process termination, network containment, file quarantine, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable. Incident response is included with Barracuda Networks and not included with ConnectWise.
How does Barracuda Networks pricing compare to ConnectWise?
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). ConnectWise pricing: Not publicly disclosed. Requires custom quote through MSP channel.. 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 ConnectWise: Pricing requires sales engagement, no self-serve; Ecosystem lock-in through ConnectWise RMM and PSA bundling.