HPE Intelligent Management Center vs NetScaler comparison

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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

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 HPE Intelligent Management Center is 6.3%, down from 6.5% 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Content filtering, security layer, and application customization features are the most valuable."

"Citrix is good for application protection."

"Global load balancing between data centers."

"The most valuable feature is the content switching."

"I found that the GUI was very easy to to navigate. If you were looking for something, it was fairly easy to find. There's a lot of third-party documentation and information available online as well."

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

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Cons

"I would like to see additional modules included."

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

"HPE Intelligent Management Center is a bit slow."

"The integration with other network devices needs improvement."

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

"Citrix should offer a demo or free-trial version of NetScaler. Several other vendors do, but Citrix does not. Pricing should also be more readily available."

"ADC from Citrix has added functionalities from other products and the usability is very difficult for someone who is used to a simpler user interface, it's a little bit of a mess to use."

"The SLB could be better, and they should improve it."

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

"Currently, it is not easy to use the configuration capabilities of the product."

"Citrix NetScaler has been recently acquired by another company and the support has been negatively impacted, the solution is at its end of life. The support for the solution could improve. The sales team needs to be improved."

"I would like to see more integration for single sign-on."

"I would like to see the virtual and desktop license included in the pricing."

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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."

"The pricing for Citrix Web App and API Protection is unreasonable. I don't know the exact price, but I heard it's tens of thousands and it's a bit too much for the small country I live in."

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

"Citrix ADC could improve the price and make it less expensive, other competitors have a better prices. This would allow Citrix ADC to keep dominating the market."

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

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing an eight or nine out of ten."

"The licenses for this product are payable as a yearly subscription, and carry a high price-point. The subscription scheme is quite complicated, and costs will increase with each additional feature that is required, outside of the basic setup."

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

"The price for Citrix ADC here in Mexico was good, when you compare it with F5 and Radware."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Government

15%

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

11%

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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

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