Barracuda Email Protection vs Trend Micro Email and Collaboration Security
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Abnormal Security vs Proofpoint vs Mimecast: 11 Best Email Security Software 2026. Last verified July 4, 2026.
The short answer
Barracuda Email Protection ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #7) for IT and security leaders. API inbox defense plus gateway at a mid-market price.
At a glance
| Barracuda Email Protection | Trend Micro Email and Collaboration Security | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / Abnormal Security vs Proofpoint vs Mimecast: 11 Best Email Security Software 2026 | #7 / Abnormal Security vs Proofpoint vs Mimecast: 11 Best Email Security Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Best for | Best for small and mid-market budgets | Best for email plus collaboration apps |
| Pricing | $$ (roughly $3 to $7 per user per month) | $$ (roughly $3 to $6 per user per month) |
| HQ | Campbell, USA | Tokyo, Japan |
| Founded | 2003 | 1988 |
Barracuda Email Protection
API inbox defense plus gateway at a mid-market price.
www.barracuda.com/products/email-protectionSee full entry in Abnormal Security vs Proofpoint vs Mimecast: 11 Best Email Security Software 2026
Trend Micro Email and Collaboration Security
API protection across email and collaboration apps.
www.trendmicro.com/en_us/business/products/user-protection/sps/email-and-collaboration.htmlSee full entry in Abnormal Security vs Proofpoint vs Mimecast: 11 Best Email Security Software 2026
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