Barracuda vs SKUDONET

A comparison between SKUDONET Enterprise Edition and Barracuda Load Balancer ADC to help you choose the application delivery and security solution that best fits your infrastructure.

technical comparison

KEY Benefits

Why Choose SKUDONET Over Barracuda?

SKUDONET Enterprise Edition is an advanced load-balancing solution designed to meet the technical demands of critical environments. It ensures high availability, security, and flexible deployment, adapting seamlessly to any infrastructure.

Transparent Pricing

All-inclusive with advanced features in a fixed pricing model—no hidden fees or additional module charges.

Effortless Scalability

Automatic scaling that adapts to your traffic needs without manual intervention or additional investments.

Simplified Management

Expert technical support and an intuitive graphical interface for effortless day-to-day management.

Comprehensive Security

Cutting-edge protection for web applications and APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL) across all layers (L3, L4, L7).

DIFFERENCES Comparison

SKUDONET Enterprise vs. Barracuda

Barracuda ADC

Icon Limited Automation Capabilities
While Barracuda integrates with AWS CloudFormation for deployments, there is limited information on support for broader automation tools.

Security features Deployment Flexibility
Supports various deployment modes; however, the flexibility across diverse environments and orchestration platforms is less comprehensive compared to SKUDONET.

Costl model Modular Licensing Model
Certain advanced features require the purchase of additional modules. This modular approach can increase overall costs and complicate licensing management.

Icon Monitoring and Analytics
While reporting features exist, integration with external monitoring and analytics tools like Grafana or Splunk is not explicitly mentioned.

SKUDONET Enterprise Edition

Icon Comprehensive Automation Support
Offers fully programmable REST+JSON APIs and compatibility with automation tools, facilitating seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines.

Costl model Deployment Flexibility
Supports a wide range of deployment environments, including various hypervisors and cloud platforms, providing greater adaptability to diverse infrastructure needs.

Security features All-in-One Licensing Model
All advanced features are included in a single transparent license, eliminating the need for additional paid modules.

Icon Advanced Monitoring Integration
Provides centralized monitoring with integration capabilities for tools like Grafana and Nagios, enabling detailed traffic analysis and alerting.

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Technical Comparison

Below is a comparative table highlighting the key technical features of SKUDONET Enterprise Edition and Barracuda:

Feature	SKUDONET Enterprise Edition	Barracuda Load Balancer ADC
Load Balancing	Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing with multiple algorithms, configurable persistence, advanced health checks, and GSLB support.	Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing with health and performance checks, server failover, and GSLB for multi-site redundancy.
SSL Offloading	Full SSL/TLS support with automatic Let’s Encrypt certificate management. A+ rating on SSL Labs and PCI DSS compliance.	SSL offloading supports 1024-bit and 2048-bit keys, freeing server resources for application delivery. (Advanced SSL features require additional module)
Protocol Compatibility	Supports HTTP/S, TCP, UDP, FTP, SIP, SNMP, syslog, and more. Compatible with multiple environments and virtualization formats.	Supports HTTP/S, SMTP, IMAP, FTP/S, DNS, XML, TCP, UDP, IPv4, and IPv6.
WAF	Integrated Web Application Firewall with OWASP rules to block threats like SQLi, XSS, and bots. Supports custom rules, configurable error responses, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and Access Control Lists (ACLs).	Provides protection against OWASP Top 10 attacks, including SQLi, XSS, and CSRF. Includes Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and Access Control Lists (ACLs). (WAF functionality requires additional module)
Bot Management	Botnet detection integrated into the WAF engine and threat intelligence using preloaded blacklists.	Advanced bot protection with behavior analysis and fingerprinting. (Requires WAF module)
API Protection	Application-level API protection via WAF with configurable rules to secure API traffic.	API protection features not explicitly detailed. (Requires WAF module)
Threat Intelligence	Real-time threat intelligence engine with over 200 preinstalled blacklists (botnets, proxies, TOR, etc.).	Security updates sourced from a global network of over 200,000 sensors feeding into Barracuda Labs for real-time threat intelligence. (Part of Barracuda Threat Intelligence module)
Scalability & Deployment	Vertical and horizontal scalability via resource configuration and active-passive clustering with stateful failover.	Supports one-armed and two-armed deployment modes, as well as Direct Server Return. (Deployment modes, but not equivalent to full scalability and clustering)
Automation & APIs	Fully programmable REST+JSON API. Compatible with automation tools like Ansible. Supports environments like OpenStack, VMware, vRealize, and infrastructure orchestrators.	Integration with AWS CloudFormation Templates for automated deployments. REST API support details are limited. (Advanced automation may require additional configuration or modules)
Visibility & Analytics	Centralized web console with traffic profiling for HTTP/S, alerts, advanced log visualization, and integration with Grafana and Nagios.	Provides reporting and analytics features; integration with external monitoring tools not specified. (Advanced analytics may require additional module)
Runtime & Deployment	Highly flexible deployment: available on dedicated hardware, virtual machines, bare metal, and cloud environments with support for VMware, KVM, Xen, HyperV, Proxmox, Nutanix, and OpenStack.	Deployable as physical or virtual appliances, and in cloud environments like AWS. Supports various deployment modes including route path, bridge path, and direct server return.

Enterprise Edition Datasheet

Want to learn more about our enterprise load balancer? Download the datasheet for a complete overview of SKUDONET Enterprise Edition’s capabilities.

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Lifetime License

Cost Transparency and Unlimited Scalability

The SKUDONET Lifetime License model eliminates the hassle of variable costs or hidden fees. From day one, you gain full access to all advanced security and load-balancing features, regardless of your company’s size.

With SKUDONET, once the license is paid, the product is yours forever. Additionally, you can choose the support plan that best suits your needs and budget, ensuring peace of mind with a scalable, flexible solution designed to handle critical applications. It provides cutting-edge technology continuously updated, without the complexity of a modular system.

SKUDONET Enterprise Edition	Suscription Plan*	8×5 Support Plan	24×7 Support Plan*
1st Year	€1650 (license + Subscription Plan)	€2150 (license + 8×5 Support Plan)	€3700 (license + 24×7 Support Plan)
2nd Year	€450	€950	€2500
3rd Year	€450	€950	€2500
Total Cost (3 Years)	€2550	€4050	€8700

Suscription Plan: Does not include technical support, only product updates
24×7 Support Plan: Comparison made with this support plan