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

6th

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 August 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 1.7%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Management Applications

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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

"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."

"OmniVista is a unified solution. It makes management easier in case the router, switch and the WiFi are of the same brand. It also allows us to monitor the WiFi signal strength, switch speed, and bandwidth consumption, and easily block users. We also use the analytics feature, which provides a dashboard showing the number of users per WiFi access point, signal strength, and internet performance. It also monitors the temperature of the equipment."

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

"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."

"The solution is easy to manage."

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

"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 reports are good."

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"Its customer support service is good."

"Citrix NetScaler offers robust security features, including SmartAccess and customizable policies, making it a reliable choice for safeguarding user data."

"Citrix is good for application protection."

"Very stable."

"The advantage of Citrix Web App and API Protection is just its graphic user interface for beginners. The solution is nothing special, but we have to use it for the corporation. Another advantage of Citrix Web App and API Protection is that we have our copy to test things and get the know-how of it."

"Citrix Web App API Protection allows you to enable a blocking mode"

"Load Balancing and SSL offloading are key features."

"Compared to other solutions, Citrix ADC is much more robust in terms of the native integration to cloud platforms. It is far more robust from an operational point of view as well."

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Cons

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

"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."

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

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

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

"Adding a reliable and proper heatmap for the access points would make this solution better."

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"The interface could be improved, some customers struggle with that."

"In terms of what could be improved, I would say the user interface because sometimes it can be complicated."

"It can be difficult to setup."

"The setup for Citrix NetScaler has room for improvement. It could be easier."

"The WAF component needs to be simplified so that it is easier to use."

"Some of our customers have questioned the security of this solution lately, wondering whether it is safe or not, so enhancements in this respect would be good."

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

"The technical support could be better. Whenever I contacted support, I rarely got the solution that we needed. And most of the time, I finished fixing the problem by looking on the internet or by finding documents about the problem on Google."

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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."

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

"Its price is reasonable."

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

"We are quite happy with price. It's not too high."

"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."

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

"Our licensing fees including technical support are approximately $3,500 USD."

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

"When compared to other solutions, the cost is high."

"Costly product and complicated licensing."

"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."

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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

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