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NetScaler vs Quickstart Service for Software NGFW comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 1, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

NetScaler
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
107
Ranking in other categories
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) (2nd), Network Management Applications (14th), Web Application Firewall (WAF) (15th)
Quickstart Service for Soft...
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (61st)
 

Mindshare comparison

NetScaler and Quickstart Service for Software NGFW aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. NetScaler is designed for Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) and holds a mindshare of 12.1%, down 14.4% compared to last year.
Quickstart Service for Software NGFW, on the other hand, focuses on Firewalls, holds 0.1% mindshare.
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
NetScaler12.1%
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)13.0%
HAProxy8.9%
Other66.0%
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
Firewalls Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Quickstart Service for Software NGFW0.1%
Fortinet FortiGate16.0%
OPNsense8.9%
Other75.0%
Firewalls
 

Featured Reviews

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IT Security Specialist at a educational organization with 201-500 employees
Allows students and lecturers access to necessary software for their courses cost-effectively
I am a consultant and do not recommend specific products. I work with customers, and they decide what they want to buy. I'm a CISO as a service, dealing with security. I'm from an integrator company, and they usually sell a few products. One customer uses NetScaler for a VDI system with Citrix…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
51%
Comms Service Provider
15%
Healthcare Company
7%
Transportation Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business44
Midsize Enterprise24
Large Enterprise58
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Questions from the Community

What advice do you have for others considering Citrix NetScaler?
Each product has its advantages, and combining certain features of F5 and NetScaler could be beneficial. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Citrix ADM?
Regarding pricing, educational institutes often receive better prices. In the context of virtualization, prices are increasing, affecting small to medium businesses in Israel.
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Comparisons

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Also Known As

Citrix ADC, Citrix NetScaler VPX, NetScaler Console, NetScaler Web Application Firewall, NetScaler VPX - Customer Licensed
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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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