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Head-to-head · Archiving Software

Barracuda Message Archiver vs Arkivum

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Barracuda Message Archiver #1 in Archiving Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Barracuda
Arkivum #8 in Archiving Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Arkivum

Barracuda Message Archiver leads on 0 checks, Arkivum on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBarracuda Message Archiver · 9.3/10

Barracuda Message Archiver scores higher on our rubric for archiving software: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Barracuda Message Archiver is the better fit for established email-compliance archiving. Arkivum is the better fit for regulated digital-record preservation.

  • Barracuda Message Archiver fits best

    Established email-compliance archiving

  • Arkivum fits best

    Regulated digital-record preservation

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Side by side

Feature Barracuda Message Archiver 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Arkivum 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.5
Ranking #1 in Archiving Software #8 in Archiving Software
Best for Established email-compliance archiving Regulated digital-record preservation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS Web
Integrations 13 integrations 3 integrations
Features Barracuda Message Archiver 1/4 · Arkivum 1/4
Legal hold ✓ ✓
E-discovery tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Immutable storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Email archiving Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Included storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • SMTP journal capture preserves messages as they are sent or received
  • Boolean and full-text search covers messages, attachments, and metadata
  • Physical, virtual, and cloud deployment support varied infrastructure
  • Retention rules, expiration notices, and legal holds for archived records
  • Immutable files, fixity checks, and chain-of-custody reporting
  • SharePoint and OneDrive ingestion with metadata and full-text search
Cons
  • Pricing requires a customized sales quote
  • There is no free plan
  • AI features are not included
  • Pricing is handled through contact with the vendor
  • The product is focused on archiving and preservation rather than general file work
  • Cloud deployment may not fit teams seeking another deployment model
Our verdict

Barracuda Message Archiver stores and retrieves email from standards-compliant mail servers and cloud services. It is designed for organizations that need policy-based retention, legal holds, audit trails, eDiscovery workflows, and…

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Arkivum is a SaaS digital archiving and preservation service for organisations that need long-term access to records and data. Its stated audiences include regulated industries, scientific research, corporate archives, and cultural…

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  1. Barracuda Message ArchiverArchiving Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. ArkivumArchiving Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Barracuda Message Archiver — where it wins

    • SMTP journal capture preserves messages as they are sent or received
    • Boolean and full-text search covers messages, attachments, and metadata
    • Physical, virtual, and cloud deployment support varied infrastructure

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a customized sales quote
    • There is no free plan
    • AI features are not included

  • Arkivum — where it wins

    • Retention rules, expiration notices, and legal holds for archived records
    • Immutable files, fixity checks, and chain-of-custody reporting
    • SharePoint and OneDrive ingestion with metadata and full-text search

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact with the vendor
    • The product is focused on archiving and preservation rather than general file work
    • Cloud deployment may not fit teams seeking another deployment model
  • Barracuda Message Archiver9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature archive for journal capture, legal holds, eDiscovery, and flexible deployment.

    Visit BarracudaFull verdict →
  • Arkivum8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud archive focused on preserving and governing valuable digital records.

    Visit ArkivumFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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