# Barracuda Web Security Gateway Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Barracuda Web Security Gateway the right Computer Security solution for you? Explore 9 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/178585/Barracuda-Web-Security-Gateway/reviews --- Barracuda Web Security Gateway 4.6 (9) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/178585/Barracuda-Web-Security-Gateway/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Barracuda Web Security Gateway Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.7 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-9 of 9 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use VR Verified Reviewer Project Manager Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Works Too Well" April 12, 2019 5.0 Pros Barracuda software has unfortunately been on my work computers for the better part of 5-6 years now. The software has done exactly what it's supposed to do. Stop me from visiting websites I'm not supposed to at work. I can't imagine the countless times this software has stopped others in the company from visiting malicious sites. Cons The biggest con for me is actually a positive for the software. This con is that the software works too well. I'm just trying to visit my fantasy football website. My IT department should loosen the grip a little. Please? Review Source CF Cody F. Director of Information Technology Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Web Filter Appliances vs. DNS Filtering" May 25, 2021 4.0 Pros I have used a Barracuda Webfilter 410 for years. We purchased the appliance to replace the Web Blocker service on our Watchguard firewall. Setup is a breeze. Active Directory synchronization was always a problem with the way the device mapped users to IP addresses. Reporting was adequate but slow to generate. For a shop with limited IT resources these devices provide an easy point and click way to keep your staff on task by blocking some, most or all of the fun on the Internet. Cons As mentioned above, the reporting was slow and the ability to accurately map a user to an event required too many work arounds. Reason for choosing Barracuda Web Security Gateway Simplicity and configurability were the main drivers in our decision to purchase the Barracuda Web Filter 410. Switched from [WatchGuard Firebox](https://www.capterra.com/p/154706/Unified-Threat-Management/) As the company grew, the Watchguard was unable to keep up with routing functions and the Spam Blocker and Web Blocker components. We chose the Barracuda as a way to offload the web filtering/blocking services. Review Source EP Erika P. Call In Take Medical Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good Basic Web Filter" December 3, 2019 3.0 Pros Barracuda Web Security does its job as simple to use and quality software product. Cons There are some ways to get around the web filter, so not all off-limits sites are completely inaccessible. Review Source RM Roberta M. Technology Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Added Security to Trust" February 19, 2020 5.0 Initially I was overwhelmed with the Barracuda experience. My former filter was easy to manage and it didn't block quite so much and so eagerly. After a few tweaks, the filter works smoothly and there are less issues of educational websites being blocked. I like that the Barracuda will scan any PDF before it allows it to open. Once it has done this it remembers the PDF and won't scan it again. Our experience has been very positive. Pros We use the Barracuda filter for our school and the Web Security is an added feature. Since the Barracuda is our CIPA filter for the school, we decided that having the addition of another virus program was to our benefit. Cons Honestly, the Barracuda does its stuff behind the scenes and there is never any reason to have an issue with it. I find it a little cumbersome to manage when the need arises but that is few and far between for us. Review Source LH Larry H. IT Director Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Write a Review for Barracuda Web Security Gateway Review" November 25, 2019 5.0 Once we installed the Web Security Gateway we could rest at ease knowing that employees could only access work related sites and having additional security is never a bad thing. Pros Barracuda Web Security Gateway is a very easy to setup/manage security solution. It is extremely accurate and reporting capabilities are robust. Cons There are no cons that I am aware of, the solution may be a little pricey for a smaller organization however. Review Source KH Kelly H. Territory Manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Persistent Security " June 30, 2021 5.0 Pros This company considers security as a high priority. It will warn you of any and every intruder. You can feel safe. Cons Lots of email Warnings. There was no way to consolidate daily warnings. Review Source JG Jonathan G. System Administrator Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Barracuda Web Filter" December 8, 2019 5.0 Installation is a breeze, tech support is awesome, issues are minimum. This thing rocks! Pros Barracuda allow us to monitor and protect our network from malicious files and websites along with protecting and monitoring our users. Cons Everything has flowed smoothly with the Barracuda Web Filter so far. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Project Manager Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Protects your coworkers from themselves" September 18, 2018 5.0 Pros This software is one of the best in restricting employees from going places they shouldn't, being knowingly or not. Definitely saved our company a few times. Cons Sometimes the filters can be too strict, but that's the price you pay to be safe. Review Source MS Marko S. IT Support Tech Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Simple Web Filtering" October 3, 2019 4.0 Barracuda products have been a success in our everyday business applications. Pros Simple web filtering for business use. Keeps end-users off of malicious sites for the most part. Offers the features and functionality of any similar product. Cons Occasionally it will falsely flag sites to be blocked. This is easily fixed by adding certain sites to a whitelist or blacklist. Review Source Similar Products Featured