Barracuda Secure SD-WAN vs flexiWAN
Barracuda Secure SD-WAN
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flexiWAN
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| Figure | Barracuda Secure SD-WAN | flexiWAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $1.42/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 10 |
| Spec score · SD-WAN Software | 8.7 (#1) | 8.0 (#4) |
| Spec score · WAN Edge Infrastructure Software | 8.8 (#1) | 8.2 (#2) |
| Cloud platforms | Barracuda says its firewalls can be deployed in Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform. | Supported cloud and VPS deployments include Google Cloud Platform, AWS EC2, Oracle Cloud, Hetzner Cloud and DigitalOcean. |
| Product | Barracuda Secure SD-WAN combines SD-WAN connectivity capabilities with next-generation firewall security in a single solution. | flexiWAN describes itself as an open-source SD-WAN and SASE solution. |
| Security | CloudGen Firewall uses layered detection including threat signatures, behavioral and heuristic analysis, static code analysis, and sandboxing. | The platform includes firewall controls with application identification, port forwarding and 1:1 NAT, and supports 2FA login. |
| Support | Barracuda says live support is available worldwide 24x7 and requests are answered by a live person. | During the 30-day trial, flexiWAN says support is provided and it will assist with installation and configuration as required. |
Plans
Barracuda Secure SD-WAN
- Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Secure SD-WANPriced on request
flexiWAN
- Enterprise SaaS — 1–5 flexiEdge InstancesFree
- Enterprise SaaS — 1,001–5,000 flexiEdge Instances, Paid Monthly$12 a month
- Enterprise SaaS — 501–1,000 flexiEdge Instances, Paid Yearly$17 a year
- Enterprise SaaS — 501–1,000 flexiEdge Instances, Paid Monthly$20 a month
- Enterprise SaaS — 101–500 flexiEdge Instances, Paid Yearly$21 a year
- Enterprise SaaS — 101–500 flexiEdge Instances, Paid Monthly$25 a month
- Enterprise SaaS — 11–100 flexiEdge Instances, Paid Yearly$25 a year
- Enterprise SaaS — 11–100 flexiEdge Instances, Paid Monthly$30 a month
- Enterprise SaaS — 1–10 flexiEdge Instances, Paid Yearly$33 a year
- Enterprise SaaS — 1–10 flexiEdge Instances, Paid Monthly$40 a month
In their own words
Barracuda Secure SD-WAN
Barracuda Secure SD-WAN has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
flexiWAN
flexiWAN is an open-source SD-WAN and SASE platform for managing network routing and security. Its components divide the work among flexiManage for centralized management, flexiEdge for local routing and security, and flexiAgent for synchronization and monitoring. Network options include IPSec over VxLAN tunnels, mesh and hub-and-spoke layouts, application-based path selection, internet breakout, DHCP, and static routes. Automation includes zero-touch provisioning, multi-WAN failover, tunnel load balancing, and AI-based network healing. Firewall controls include application identification, port forwarding, and 1:1 NAT; 2FA login is supported. The modular App Store accommodates third-party applications for security, optimization, voice and video, and DPI. flexiWAN runs through Linux, web, API, and self-hosted deployments, with cloud and virtual appliance options. A free plan for 1–5 instances and a trial are available. The pricing note lists plans from $33/mo (annual); the pricing page says minimum fees apply after the trial period.