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NetScaler vs OpenText Network Operations Management comparison

NetScaler and OpenText are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. NetScaler is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.3, while OpenText is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0. NetScaler holds a 1.6% mindshare in NMA, compared to OpenText’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of NetScaler users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of OpenText users who would recommend it.
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91% willing to recommend
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75% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 2, 2025

NetScaler and OpenText Network Operations Management are competing in the network operations space. Data shows OpenText Network Operations Management as the superior solution due to its robust features, which many feel justify its cost, while NetScaler leads in customer satisfaction regarding pricing and support.

Features: NetScaler provides strong load balancing, high availability, and application performance acceleration. OpenText Network Operations Management offers comprehensive IT operations management capabilities, scalability, and detailed analytics. The primary difference lies in OpenText's extensive feature set tailored for large enterprise environments compared to NetScaler’s focus on networking efficiency.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NetScaler is known for straightforward deployment and responsive technical support. OpenText Network Operations Management, while offering a rich set of functionalities, has a steeper learning curve during deployment but compensates with dedicated customer service valued by users.

Pricing and ROI: NetScaler offers a competitive initial setup cost, delivering a faster ROI due to its streamlined processes. OpenText Network Operations Management involves a higher upfront investment but potentially offers a greater ROI in the long run owing to its comprehensive management capabilities. NetScaler stands out with cost-effective deployment, whereas OpenText provides greater overall value despite larger initial expenses.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

NetScaler
Ranking in Network Management Applications
3rd
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) (12th)
OpenText Network Operations...
Ranking in Network Management Applications
20th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (63rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of NetScaler is 1.6%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Network Operations Management is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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DEMİRHAN ÇAVUŞOĞLU - PeerSpot reviewer
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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AhmedBahgat - PeerSpot reviewer
Dynamic discovery and effective network topology make IT monitoring valuable
The solution enables dynamic discovery and incorporates a powerful configuration management database, CMDB, along with a strong correlation engine. It covers the entire span of the infrastructure, including servers and network operations. It also adapts well to different environments, showing network topology effectively, making the network monitoring tool quite valuable.
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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

"Content Switching provides flexibility for routing traffic as desired to designated real servers. It also provides good geo capabilities through its GSLB feature."
"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."
"The solution is easy to work with and manage."
"I find all of it to be valuable, because of the flexibility that is built into this product."
"The solution is very stable."
"The most valuable features are for the ADMs and the overall monitoring environment."
"I would say the rewriting and redirection functions are must-have's for us."
"Citrix NetScaler offers robust security features, including SmartAccess and customizable policies, making it a reliable choice for safeguarding user data."
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"We can detect non-compliant devices and automate remediation actions to cover the gap in the configuration standards."
"When it comes to customization, Micro Focus is more mature than its competitors."
"The solution enables dynamic discovery and incorporates a powerful configuration management database, CMDB, along with a strong correlation engine."
"The solution enables dynamic discovery and incorporates a powerful configuration management database, CMDB, along with a strong correlation engine."
 

Cons

"Does not include security. A web application firewall would be a nice addition."
"The reporting is not so good. They don't have an application to connect the logs."
"The configuration for its web application firewall is complicated."
"Too many bugs in the software and it's always difficult when you need to update."
"The licensing model and technical support of the solution could be improved."
"They can improve the scalability and the multi-tenancy feature. We recently tried to configure an authentication, and we ran into some issues while using the web-based GUI. It was very slow when you log in with your credentials in the web-based GUI. Each time we clicked on the menu, it tried to do the authentication. It works properly in the console."
"Citrix is more expensive than Horizon."
"Manageability and adaptability can also be challenging for end customers."
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"The user interface is outdated and needs improvement, especially for service and topology maps."
"Micro Focus Network Management doesn't support end-to-end monitoring of cloud infrastructure. Micro Focus might have different cloud solutions for cloud automation and hybrid cloud management. There are a lot of products that also support automation. That is different, but it should monitor the cloud from an IT operations management perspective."
"The user interface is outdated and needs improvement, especially for service and topology maps."
"It may need a more customizable UI."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I give the price of the solution a seven out of ten."
"We have a yearly licencing fee, and there are no additional costs."
"Its price is comparable to others and affordable."
"The price for Citrix ADC here in Mexico was good, when you compare it with F5 and Radware."
"Citrix NetScaler VPX is not the cheapest solution out there, but you get what you pay for."
"The solution's pricing is very high compared to its competitors."
"We have all the features and functions of Citrix because we have a premium license."
"It is true that it is a bit pricey compared to newer technologies coming to the market. For example, A10 is a load balancer that does everything that Citrix can and it does a lot more than what NetScaler does when it comes to the security space, and their prices are so cheap. Every box comes with its own license and support built into it. When you compare that with NetScaler, you have to buy licenses separately, you have to buy a support agreement that is going to be separate. A small NetScaler, even if it is a VPX which is a virtual server, could cost you close to $150,000 to $200,000 dollars. So the pricing is really high."
More NetScaler pricing and cost advice
"Micro Focus' price is on the higher side, but there are other products like CA products and IBM that are more expensive. At the same time, you have to compare the maturity level of the solutions."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
15%
Educational Organization
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
9%
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Questions from the Community

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.
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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.
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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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Network Operations Management?
The price is reasonable based on the agreement.
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What needs improvement with Micro Focus Network Operations Management?
The user interface is outdated and needs improvement, especially for service and topology maps. The ease of generating dashboards for different situations by users is critical for my environment. I...
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What is your primary use case for Micro Focus Network Operations Management?
I use the solution as the main vehicle to monitor and alert about events in the IT environment. I use it for IT monitoring.
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Also Known As

Citrix ADC, Citrix NetScaler VPX, NetScaler Console, NetScaler Web Application Firewall
Micro Focus Network Operations Management
 

Overview

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.

NetScaler

Network management solutions are continually called onto to adapt to new technologies, while retaining value of existing ones, including: SDNs, multiple connection methods to the cloud and Internet, remote sites, and WiFi networks. All of these technologies require closer collaboration between network engineering and operations because of their dynamic nature, which requires fast and deep understanding of the technologies to operate effectively.

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Sample Customers

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