Choose Barracuda Networks or WatchGuard
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
- Breach warranty matters to you (Barracuda Networks offers one, WatchGuard does not)
Choose WatchGuard if
- MSPs already selling WatchGuard Firebox, AuthPoint or Endpoint Security who want to add managed SOC coverage
- SMB and mid-market customers buying security through an MSP rather than direct enterprise procurement
- Mixed environments that want MDR on Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, Okta, Duo and firewall logs through Open MDR
What’s actually different
Buyer brief
Fit. Barracuda Networks and WatchGuard are both MSP-channels that work with your existing tools. Barracuda Networks targets SMB and Mid-market organizations, while WatchGuard serves SMB and Mid-market.
FAQ
What is the main difference between Barracuda Networks and WatchGuard?
Barracuda Networks is a MSP-channel that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools). WatchGuard is a MSP-channel that is technology-agnostic (works with your existing tools).
How do Barracuda Networks and WatchGuard 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. WatchGuard supports 3 autonomous actions (endpoint isolation, network containment, custom playbooks) and approval is configurable.
How does Barracuda Networks pricing compare to WatchGuard?
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). WatchGuard pricing: Not published. 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 WatchGuard: WatchGuard publishes package requirements but not public MDR pricing, so buyers need an MSP or WatchGuard quote before cost comparison.; The package names hide meaningful scope differences: Core MDR and Core MDR for Microsoft are narrower than Total MDR and Open MDR..