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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

NetScaler and HPE Intelligent Management Center are competing in network management and performance optimization. NetScaler is seen as cost-effective and supported by robust customer service, while HPE Intelligent Management Center excels with its extensive features, justifying its higher price point.

Features: NetScaler offers robust load balancing, an effective application delivery controller, and reliable SSL offloading capabilities. HPE Intelligent Management Center is distinguished by comprehensive network monitoring, user-friendly interface, and intuitive firmware deployment across multiple devices.

Room for Improvement: NetScaler could enhance its configuration flexibility and further develop its support for third-party integrations. Improving documentation could also benefit its user base. HPE Intelligent Management Center could reduce its complexity in deployment, offer more detailed documentation, and enhance its integration capabilities with non-HPE devices to widen its applicability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NetScaler is typically simpler to deploy, featuring a streamlined integration process with effective customer support that ensures prompt assistance. HPE Intelligent Management Center, while initially complex to set up, is backed by comprehensive customer service designed to efficiently address deployment issues that may arise.

Pricing and ROI: NetScaler is generally more budget-friendly, appealing to smaller budgets with its low setup costs and quick return on investment driven by its efficient performance and implementation. HPE Intelligent Management Center demands higher initial costs but promises substantial ROI by enhancing long-term operational efficiency through its extensive management capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Intelligent Management ...

Ranking in Network Management Applications

8th

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

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 HPE Intelligent Management Center is 6.2%, down from 6.4% 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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Muhammad_Faisal

Manager ITSM at Lucky Cement Limited

Achieve seamless network and link monitoring with comprehensive device management

The most valuable function is that the IMC takes an entire backup of my network devices, and I can also redeploy them. The really beneficial feature is the link monitoring. I had checked Check Point's product, however, my requirements are better fulfilled by IMC. The main feature is that IMC automatically configures the device for my use. I have over 200 features in my network, and IMC manages the complete environment. Automation is good, but I mainly use it for monitoring. I am too satisfied with this product.

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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

"The most useful feature is infrastructure monitoring including switches and servers."

"The most valuable feature is the interface and its ease of use."

"The most valuable function is that the IMC takes an entire backup of my network devices, and I can also redeploy them."

"One of the notable advantages is its ability to provide quick responses, especially in critical situations."

"It's a very complete product with a lot of functionality."

"Its flexibility, agility, and robustness are the most valuable. Its management and implementation are also quite easy."

"The solution is extremely stable."

"The flexibility in configuration options is impressive."

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

"The NetScaler appliance has provided a lot of customers with greater high availability for their enterprise applications within a single site and across multiple locations."

"I would say the rewriting and redirection functions are must-have's for us."

"One of its most valuable features is fundamental load balancing, supporting both basic load balancing and database teams."

"Load Balancing and SSL offloading are key features."

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Cons

"I face the issue with the integration with links on Fortinet Firewall."

"HPE Intelligent Management Center is a bit slow."

"One notable deficiency is the lack of online support for the product."

"I would like to see additional modules included."

"The integration with other network devices needs improvement."

"The solution is a bit more expensive than some of the available solutions in this region. One solution in particular that I noticed was cheaper was Kemp."

"I think the documentation should be improved."

"The interface needs to be improved because the competition is coming up with ones that are more eye-catching, straightforward, and sophisticated."

"I would like to enhance the solution's bot protection features."

"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."

"Overall the price of Citrix ADC could be more competitive."

"It was challenging explaining to customers that it's no longer NetScaler but ADC, and now it's not just ADC but also the rebranding from NetScaler."

"Citrix is more expensive than Horizon."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of this solution is not at all cheap, but it's reasonable compared to SolarWinds."

"There are licensing costs and they are quite expensive."

"Its licensing cost is much higher than other products, but it is acceptable because it is a one-time investment, and we are getting our requirements fulfilled when we buy this product. So, there is no issue with the pricing."

"We have been evaluating F5, Citrix, and other ADC products. Citrix is the most expense of all of them."

"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."

"Ninety day free trial makes it easy to try out this solution."

"It's an expensive product but it works well."

"Price-wise, I feel that the solution is a little bit expensive."

"It all depends on the features that will be used and the number of accesses."

"The solution is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about HPE Intelligent Management Center?

One of the notable advantages is its ability to provide quick responses, especially in critical situations.

What needs improvement with HPE Intelligent Management Center?

I face the issue with the integration with links on Fortinet Firewall. This will be sorted out with the help of IMC, and now I have a modem dialing as per my needs.

What is your primary use case for HPE Intelligent Management Center?

I am using this solution for network monitoring, links monitoring, and complete monitoring of my infrastructure. I also deploy FortiVAF, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiManager as part of a complete securi...

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

HPE IMC

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

Overview

HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) is a comprehensive management platform that was built from the ground up to support the Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, Security (FCAPS) model. It provides features and functions that are designed for comprehensive management of the network infrastructure. IMC was designed to provide the following functions:

Supports the ITIL operational center of excellence IT practices model.
Uses a single-pane management paradigm to enable end-to-end business management of IT services

Provides scalability by supporting distributed and hierarchical system architectures, through additional operating system and database support.

Uses an SOA model to provide full resource, service, and user management.
Enables integration of traditionally separate management tools using a modular design.
Enables enterprises to expand their infrastructure management in scale and to seamlessly accommodate new technologies at the same time.

Hewlett Packard 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

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