Barracuda vs Check Point:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Barracuda had more branded searches than Check Point among email security platforms worldwide. Barracuda had about 18,600 branded searches, while Check Point had 14,700. Barracuda made up 7.5% of all email security platform searches we track, and Check Point accounted for 5.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about email security platforms, Barracuda appeared in four of the five answers and Check Point in three. Check Point was mentioned before Barracuda in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Barracuda, about 26% more searches than Check Point
Who does AI mention more?
Barracuda, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Check Point in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Check Point, named ahead of Barracuda in 3 of 4 answers
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Top email security platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Barracuda was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Check Point was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Check Point was listed before Barracuda in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Mimecast5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Proofpoint5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Barracuda4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Defender for Office 3654 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Check Point3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Abnormal Security3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Avanan1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
IRONSCALES1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about email security platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which email security platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best email security platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best email security platform for blocking email threats?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“email security platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best email security”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Barracuda or Check Point more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Barracuda and Check Point by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight email security platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Barracuda, Check Point. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Mimecast | Proofpoint | Avanan | Barracuda | Check Point | Abnormal Security | IRONSCALES | Microsoft Defender for Office 365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.2% | 23.8% | 13% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.9% | 26.6% | 14.6% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.6% | 23.3% | 15.6% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.2% | 23.2% | 15.5% | 7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.5% | 26.4% | 14.4% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.9% | 27.5% | 12.3% | 6.8% | 6% | 2.5% | 2% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.8% | 25.9% | 14.2% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| May 2026 | 39.6% | 26.5% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.2% | 24.3% | 13.3% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.1% | 22.5% | 15% | 9.7% | 6% | 2% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.9% | 26.7% | 14.6% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.3% | 24.4% | 13.3% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.97% |
How has the Barracuda and Check Point comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Barracuda was ahead of Check Point in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Barracuda’s share of searches among email security platforms worldwide moved from 7.3% to 7.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.7K to 18.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Check Point’s share of searches among email security platforms worldwide moved from 5.3% to 5.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 13.5K to 14.7K.
How did search popularity change for email security platforms worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Barracuda nor Check Point moved beyond provider rounding among email security platforms in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Barracuda’s and Check Point’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Barracuda
4 branded search terms
- barracuda email
- barracuda email security
- barracuda networks
- barracuda security
Check Point
2 branded search terms
- check point software
- checkpoint firewall
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