2026 Updated Comparison
MXGate vs Barracuda
Cloud vs Appliance: Email security solutions comparison. Detailed analysis.
MX
MXGate
VS
BC
Barracuda
MX
MXGate
★★★★★
4.8/5
- 100% Cloud - No hardware
- Zero maintenance cost
- Instant scalability
- Global infrastructure, wide network
- Real-time analysis
- Automatic IP rotation
- Relay agent support
BC
Barracuda
★★★★☆
4.3/5
- Appliance and Cloud options
- May require hardware investment
- Maintenance and update costs
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | MXGate | Barracuda |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment Model | 100% Cloud | Appliance/Cloud |
| Hardware Required | Optional | |
| Spam Detection Rate | %99.9 | %99.5 |
| Setup Time | 3-5 minutes | Hours/Days |
| Maintenance Required | ||
| 24/7 Turkish Support | ||
| Local Invoice (e-Invoice) | ||
| Instant Scaling | Limited | |
| Outbound Filtering | ||
| Free Trial | 14 days | 30 days |
Why MXGate Instead of Barracuda?
Enterprise-level email security without hardware investment
Zero Hardware
No appliance purchase, installation, and maintenance costs. Completely cloud-based solution.
Auto Updates
Security updates are automatically applied. No firmware management hassle.
Flexible Scaling
Instantly scales when traffic increases. No capacity planning required.
Cloud vs Appliance: Which Suits You?
Cloud (MXGate) is Ideal For
- Those who don't want hardware investment
- Those who want quick setup and easy management
- Companies with limited IT teams
- Those who need flexible scaling
Appliance is Ideal For
- Environments requiring physical control
- Companies with dedicated IT teams
- Those with hardware budget
- Those with fixed data center policies
Frequently Asked Questions
I use Barracuda appliance, can I switch?
Yes, switching from Barracuda appliance to MXGate is easy. Just point your MX records to MXGate. You can shut down your appliance or keep it as backup. Our technical team offers free migration support.
Is MXGate cloud secure?
Yes, MXGate infrastructure is hosted in tier-3+ data centers. It is protected with TLS 1.3 encryption, KVKK compliance, and 24/7 security monitoring. It is as secure as a physical appliance.
How much does Barracuda cost?
Barracuda can have initial costs of thousands of dollars depending on the appliance model. There are also annual license and maintenance fees. MXGate offers zero initial cost with affordable monthly TRY-based prices per domain.
Simplify Email Security with Cloud
Enterprise-level email security without hardware costs and maintenance hassle.