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Aruba Virtual Intranet Access vs Citrix Gateway comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Citrix are both solutions in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #38, while Citrix is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.1. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 0.5% mindshare in EIV, compared to Citrix’s 3.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Citrix users who would recommend it.
Aruba Virtual Intranet Access
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100% willing to recommend
Citrix Gateway
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91% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Aruba Virtual Intranet Access
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
38th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Citrix Gateway
Ranking in Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Universal Access Gateways (1st), SSL VPN (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Enterprise Infrastructure VPN category, the mindshare of Aruba Virtual Intranet Access is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Citrix Gateway is 3.2%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Citrix Gateway3.2%
Aruba Virtual Intranet Access0.5%
Other96.3%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1934385 - PeerSpot reviewer
Very user friendly but configurations can be a bit complex
We use the solution to access company information via the cloud.  The solution is very user friendly.  Configurations can be a bit complex.  I have been using the solution for two years.  The solution is stable.  Technical support is very helpful so I rate them a seven out of ten.  Neutral…
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VivekKumar10 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables secure remote access and load balancing with enhanced protection features
I find Citrix Gateway valuable for its capabilities as a reverse proxy, providing security to applications exposed to the Internet. Key features include load balancing, dual-factor authentication, clientless VPN, and Web Application Firewall (WAF). The product effectively helps me protect the organization's network from potential threats, thereby securing our environment from hackers and ransomware attacks.
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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

"The solution is very user friendly."
"What I find most valuable about this solution, is that it runs seamlessly."
"I didn't have any hiccups or issues with it."
"The solution is very stable. If I were to rate it out of ten, I would give stability a nine."
"The most valuable feature is that it is secure."
"We haven't received any complaints or performance issues so far."
"The stability of the solution is perfect."
"It adds great security to your outfacing information."
"The solution is scalable."
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Cons

"Configurations can be a bit complex."
"Technical support could be improved."
"The solution has unnecessary limitations."
"The initial setup is very complex."
"It would be nice if they offered easier setups and implementation wizards."
"Lacks access through a mobile device."
"If there is an increase in the customer infrastructure, it is not stable."
"The solution can be a bit pricey."
"Focusing more on AI features could further enhance its performance."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Pricing is very high if you do a comparison with what is available in the market."
"The price could be lower."
"Usually with Citrix the issue is the pricing, especially for the African region. We believe it's really expensive."
"Citrix is quite expensive."
"I consider Citrix Gateway to be an expensive solution, generally ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 yearly, depending on the model."
"It is expensive and requires proper planning with strategy."
"I believe the pricing is comparable to SaaS"
"There is a license to use Citrix Gateway and it is less expensive to use when compared to other solutions."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise15
 

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What do you like most about Citrix Gateway?
We can maintain our systems using the solution.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Citrix Gateway?
I consider Citrix Gateway to be an expensive solution, generally ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 yearly, depending on the model. It is seen as a premium product compared to competitors like F5, and ...
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What needs improvement with Citrix Gateway?
In the past, I submitted some support tickets, and while the support did resolve the problems, the time taken was sometimes long. They can perhaps improve the time for solutions in the support tick...
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Product Reports

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Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
October 2025
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Also Known As

Aruba VIA
Citrix NetScaler Unified Gateway
 

Overview

The Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) client from Aruba provides secure remote network connectivity for Android, Apple iOS, Mac OS X, Linux and Windows devices.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Citrix Gateway is a customer-managed solution that can be deployed on premises or on any public cloud, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Citrix Gateway provides users with secure access and single sign-on to all the virtual, SaaS and web applications they need to be productive.


Citrix
 

Sample Customers

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Aeronamic, Avianca, Bechtel Corporation, Betfair UK, Catholic University Leuven (K.U. Leuven), Centene Corporation, Cerner, Charityshare, City of High Point, Clark Builders
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