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    NetScaler

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/ANetScaler ADC is an application delivery controller.N/A
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    NetScaler
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    NetScaler
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    NetScaler
    Considered Both Products
    Citrix
    Chose NetScaler
    Much easier than Azure
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    easy to use and setup and reliable. Once the configuration was setup and running this has been really useful and easy to maintain.

    The other solutions seemed overly complicated and difficult to configure and get up and running with the security that we required
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    Similar but different. I have not fully deployed the other product to be able to compare them adequately. I would generally say that the NetScaler has larger functionality and is less pin point focused on the product delivery. There are additional services and functions that …
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    NetScaler is in a class unto its own. With the ability to vpn, grant remote access, present apps and desktops (normal and 3D systems), add advanced networking and load balancing options, and scale easily it does not really have a direct competitor. Enterprise customers will …
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    user access is much easier. Don't have to worry about the vpn client, the configuration, users having to know too much know how. NetScalers allow the simplistic approach to remote access.
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    We chose Citrix ADC over Kemp and F5 due to additional integrations with various products such as Citrix/Horizon/Monitoring tools. We additionally chose ADC due to better ease of use and ability to have the appliances be virtual or physical, with the configuration being a …
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    • Easy to manage & upgrade software
    • Stable code
    • User-friendly GUI
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    Our company uses both Citrix ADC and F5 BigIP. This is mostly due to team preference. F5 seems to require the use of separate types of devices to do multi-site load balancing while Citrix ADC functionality is the same software on all devices you implement.
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    Since we are primarily a Citrix shop, we did very little additional searching for traffic management appliances. However, we did review the possibility of using Citrix-based products, such as ASAs, via a VPN configuration to meet a similar need. Although we could have made …
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    Our organization replaced 5 BIG-IP appliances with Citrix ADC, both are comparable products. The largest advantage for our organization switching to Citrix ADC is the shared code base and reduction of the number of vendors in an implemented solution chain from end to end.
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    I have only used NetScaler in the past which felt like a completely different application to what it is now. There used to be a substantial amount of lag and associated frustration when using it but now as Citrix it is superb, not perfect but for someone who knows what it once …
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    Using Citrix ADC vs. a VPN can be helpful sometimes, depending on the network you are using. VPN often takes too long to access the files in the network.
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    I have experience with Fortinet Gateways and with Watch Guard gateways. I am aware these products are focused on different purposes but overall they are similar as they are Routers/VPN Endpoints. As far as Netscaler goes, it can compare well to these types of devices and excel …
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    Citrix was purchased before my employment.
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    Citrix competes with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services. Citrix however adds features that makes for a lighter client. Lighter bandwidth needed between client and server. This enables you to work over slower data links or enables more users on a link. Citrix gives a better …
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    Other products such as the Barracuda Load Balancer and NGINX Plus were considered, but not tested. Since our group uses other Citrix solutions, we wanted to go with a unified and integrated approach.
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    Citrix NetScaler is much more cost-effective than the A10 series and I think it does its job even better. I have used A10 in the past and while they did fine, the did not overly impress me and certainly didn't do enough for the dollar amount that they are attached to.
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    Netscaler has more features than F5 BIG-IP APM product and easier to manage with friendlier user interface for network admins. It was more cost efficient as well and if you have a Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop environment, it is more compatible with those products as well. Our …
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    Citrix works the best in my opinion compared to other competition and is most well known.
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    The Citrix NetScaler is the competitor to the f5 BigIP LTM/GTM. I've used both products extensively and the both have pros and cons against each other. F5 has better support and better documentation, and is purpose built for load balancing applications. The NetScaler has a more …
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    For hardware products I've used smaller installations of F5 and CoyotePoint appliances. For software load-balancing solutions I've used Piranha (for LVS). The NetScaler and the F5 probably have the highest learning curves and the newer F5's probably have the greater support for …
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    I use F5 as well, which portions we could do in NetScaler, but we kept our environments separate for specific uses.
    Incentivized
    Chose NetScaler
    Citrix NetScaler seems to be a beast right away. Once you start testing and getting used to the logic that is in place, it becomes the obvious choice for selecting such appliance to be used in an enterprise setting.
    Incentivized
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    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Azure Application Gateway
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Azure Application Gateway
    Score8.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    NetScaler
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (25 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.3
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    NetScaler
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Citrix
    Citrix Netscaler can be a powerful network appliance for environments that are fully committed and open to utilizing a network appliance that isn't made by a traditional network vendor. Administrator user experience has improved over the years and will continue to improve with the flexibility of virtual and physical appliances available for medium and large enterprises.
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    Pros
    Citrix
    • Flexibility. NetScaler assumes its admins know a bit about networking and in-depth details surrounding the applications they are configuring access for/to. This being so, the range of configuration options is very broad allowing various versions' combinations of protocol patterns, expressions, rules etc., all to the benefit of the admin.
    • Granularity. Having such a broad range of configuration options available, while still allowing simple options to be configured simply. The GUI is well-stylized and navigation has a good flow.
    • Ease of control. For load-balancing of simple services right out of the box, NetScaler makes it pretty easy, compared to the range of options available in the surrounding GUI and under the hood.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Citrix
    • The documentation could use an overhaul with specific examples related to the command line as well as GUI. Explanations in the documentation would also be helpful.
    • Being able to have more than just one routing table would allow the ability to leverage security.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Citrix
    I gave the NetScaler a 7 here because the system once configured and deployed is very easy to use. However, if you did not deploy the system and do not have the fundamental background knowledge then you will have trouble using the product in general. Overall it is a great product and service but does typically require professional services to be deployed.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Citrix
    Overall, our organization's experience with Citrix support is that support can be hit or miss. Oftentimes it takes multiple attempts and much longer than desirable to obtain a viable solution for issues experienced with their products. It would be great to see Citrix invest time, effort, and almighty dollars into improving their support and bug fix process across the board.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Citrix
    easy to use and setup and reliable. Once the configuration was setup and running this has been really useful and easy to maintain. The other solutions seemed overly complicated and difficult to configure and get up and running with the security that we required
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    Return on Investment
    Citrix
    • We had this set up before COVID and it saved us. We just added user licenses and scaled out our citrix farm and IT sat back and just monitored users from home.
    • Scales up and out with ease
    • Challenging to find NetScaler experts for advanced features you want to enable and use
    Incentivized
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