Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs NetScaler comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

NetScaler and Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista compete in the application delivery and network management space. NetScaler appears to have the upper hand in advanced application delivery due to its robust traffic management features and Citrix integration.

Features: NetScaler provides strong features like load balancing, SSL offload, and Global Server Load Balancing, ideal for advanced application delivery needs. Its integration with Citrix solutions and a responsive support system add to its appeal. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista stands out in network management and monitoring, unifying management of wired and wireless equipment with robust analytics capabilities. Its straightforward interface simplifies network tasks.

Room for Improvement: NetScaler could enhance its offering with more innovative features like asymmetric web content optimization and improve the manageability of updates and configuration processes. Users also suggest better scripting support. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista needs more flexibility in administrative options, improved CLI usability, and better scalability in wireless management. There is also a need to enhance heat management for equipment.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NetScaler supports various deployment environments, including hybrid and public cloud, providing flexibility. Customers appreciate generally good support but note occasional inconsistency. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista primarily offers an on-premises deployment with a simpler installation process, though its technical support is noted to be less responsive at times.

Pricing and ROI: NetScaler is noted for high upfront costs and expensive licensing, though its capabilities and stability offer good ROI. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is priced as a one-time license, often seen as more cost-effective but still can be considered expensive by some users. Both solutions deliver strong ROI through efficiency and security features.

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Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista

Ranking in Network Management Applications

16th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

NetScaler

Ranking in Network Management Applications

5th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

107

Ranking in other categories

Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) (1st), Web Application Firewall (WAF) (14th)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is 1.8%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetScaler is 1.5%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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John Mark

IT network admin at a hospitality company with 501-1,000 employees

An unified solution best suited for network management and connectivity

The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license. The web-based interface of OmniVista is user-friendly, but for some administrative tasks and functions, you have to use the CLI, which is difficult if you don't have enough training. It relies heavily on CLI guides and manuals. For improvements, I'd suggest making the WiFi access points lighter. Lighter access points like those from TP-Link or Ubiquiti would be better. Additionally, the switches struggle with heat in our environment. They can get very hot and damage the electrical components due to inadequate cooling.

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DEMİRHAN ÇAVUŞOĞLU

Cloud Consultant at Migros Ticaret A.Ş.

A tool for centralized management including inventory and sales tracking

Citrix ADM has the ability to implement policies to tighten security. For instance, you can restrict access to your network from outsiders or lack necessary security measures such as antivirus programs. Additionally, there's the Delivery Controller, which allows for comprehensive monitoring and management tasks such as remote restarts, maintenance, and registration. Another essential component is the Director, which provides detailed insights into sessions, including identifying session failures, connection issues, user lockouts, etc. It presents a list of problems to address, enabling you to click on them and resolve them efficiently.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Network management solution that's very stable and scalable. It has a straightforward installation, fast technical support, and multiple features such as reporting, network health analysis, etc."

"The solution is easy to manage."

"The most valuable feature of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is the monitoring of wired and wireless equipment."

"Being able to see the health of the network is most valuable. It is very strong in terms of stability and scalability. Their technical support is also good."

"The command line is very user-friendly, making it easy to implement the network."

"I really like Visual RAF. I use that a lot and then I use the up and down status reports because it'll send me emails and text messages when access points go up or down. That way, I'm aware of what's going on."

"It is a good investment for features."

"The reports are good."

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"It is a stable solution. It crashed only once, four years ago...There is a return on investment using the solution."

"Load balancing, cache redirection, content switching, all connected with traffic management."

"The load balancing is one of the most valuable features."

"The load balancing and VPN features are most valuable. AAA authentication is also valuable."

"For desktop application management, I recommend the NetScaler edition. This product is like a Swiss army knife. Citrix NetScaler ADC supports the education front-end."

"We like the periodic upgrades and backups, also made via ADMs, and it makes our environment much more robust and reliable."

"The solution was very easy to deploy."

"Enables a Web service that offers persistent client-server connections, IP restriction, URL rewrite (such as remove "/assets/" path from client-side URL path), and cache for CSS or JS files... You can easily use the GUI to set up all these requirements on the same network device within 20-30 minutes. (If you do the same steps on CLI, it might take less time.)"

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Cons

"Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista could improve by adding more cybersecurity features."

"In version 8.7.70, I am not able to change a user from administrative to room once the user is created."

"I would like to see a little better reporting, not reporting features, the report maker to be a little better."

"They should add more security features."

"The location of the WiFi connection should be available to all users."

"One feature that is missing is the netting feature, which allows for public-to-private network transitions and vice versa."

"The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license for that. The web-based interface of OmniVista is user-friendly, but for some administrative tasks and functions, you have to use the CLI, which is difficult if you don't have enough training. It relies heavily on CLI guides and manuals. For improvements, I'd suggest making the WiFi access points lighter.. Lighter access points like those from TP-Link or Ubiquiti would be better. Additionally, the switches struggle with heat in our environment. They can get very hot and damage the electrical components due to inadequate cooling."

"It needs to be infused with more artificial intelligence and machine learning."

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"The reporting is not so good. They don't have an application to connect the logs."

"An area for improvement in Citrix Web App and API Protection is for it to give real-time notifications and alerts. It would be practical if the solution warns you if there's an attack or if the load or traffic volume increases or decreases. An additional feature I'd like to see in Citrix Web App and API Protection is a prediction or artificial intelligence on what is happening, for example, attacks."

"I think the documentation should be improved."

"Citrix is more expensive than Horizon."

"Some features of Citrix ADM are available on the cloud, which could really be helpful if they were available on an on-premise version."

"Too many bugs in the software and it's always difficult when you need to update."

"I would like to see multifactor authentication added to this solution to improve the security."

"The tool's pricing is a pain point since we have many cheaper alternatives."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is cheaper compared to other tools on the market. The license for this software is a one-time license only, so there is no renewal needed. It's a perpetual license."

"I would rate OmniVista's pricing seven out of ten since it is expensive."

"This is an open-source solution, we do not pay any money to use it."

"Its price is reasonable."

"The firewall license is included by default, with no additional costs."

"We have a yearly licencing fee, and there are no additional costs."

"The tool is cheap."

"The client pays for the Citrix NetScaler license annually."

"Regarding pricing, while it's expensive, I can't comment on the exact ROI without a budget analysis. However, in terms of service quality, it's worth the price."

"Citrix NetScaler's pricing is slightly above average but not overly expensive. I would consider F5 BIG IP to be the most expensive, Citrix NetScaler to be the second most expensive, and then Kemp Load Balancer to be the third."

"It is very pricey, but we get it. If you need the best, money shouldn't be a problem."

"The solution's pricing is very high compared to its competitors."

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?

In version 8.7.70, I am not able to change a user from administrative to room once the user is created. This limitation is challenging and was confirmed by Alcatel as not possible in the 8.7.70 ver...

What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?

The solution is used for auditing and providing audit reports, sending mails, and notifications.

What advice do you have for others considering Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?

I rate Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista an overall nine out of ten. The issue with changing a user from administrative to room under the user section needs improvement. If this could be resolved, the ratin...

What do you like most about Citrix ADC?

The most valuable feature for us is the application firewalling in Citrix NetScaler, ensuring only valid traffic enters our environment.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Citrix ADC?

After deployment, Citrix Netscaler shifted to a subscription-based license scheme for support, which is slightly more expensive.

What needs improvement with Citrix ADC?

Citrix NetScaler is a robust product, but mastering it requires significant learning and training due to its complexity. While it could be easier to manage, it is like transitioning from driving a ...

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Also Known As

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 2500, OmniVista Cirrus, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista Cirrus, OmniVista 2500 NMS, OmniVista 2500 VMM, OmniVista 3600,

Citrix ADC, Citrix NetScaler VPX, NetScaler Console, NetScaler Web Application Firewall

Overview

Get cohesive management and network-wide visibility with a full set of tools for converged campus networks and data centers.
With this comprehensive and powerful network management tool, you’ll benefit from a full set of components for infrastructure and device configuration, monitoring, backup, scheduling, security, alerts, quarantine, troubleshooting, downtime resolution, and overall management.

Along with making day-to-day network operations more efficient, the Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500 Network Management System (NMS) provides all the network management tools and reports you need to track and achieve your business goals.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

One platform for a consistent application delivery and security experience because nobody has time to learn multiple systems to manage ADC deployments. NetScaler is built with a single code base using a software-based architecture, so no matter which ADC form factor you choose — hardware, virtual machine, bare metal, or container — the behavior will be the same.

Sample Customers

Blickle and Scherer, Loughborough University, CSF Inox, Caritas Speyer

ABB Schweiz, Aer Lingus, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Amnet Technology Solutions, Aramex International, Ascenty, Atos, Autodesk

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