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NetScaler vs Virsec Security Platform comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

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 (6th), Web Application Firewall (WAF) (12th)
Virsec Security Platform
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (94th), Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) (26th)
 

Mindshare comparison

NetScaler and Virsec Security Platform aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. NetScaler is designed for Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) and holds a mindshare of 12.7%, down 15.1% compared to last year.
Virsec Security Platform, on the other hand, focuses on Vulnerability Management, holds 0.3% mindshare, up 0.1% since last year.
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
NetScaler12.7%
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)14.3%
Fortinet FortiADC9.7%
Other63.3%
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
Vulnerability Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Virsec Security Platform0.3%
Wiz6.4%
Tenable Nessus4.9%
Other88.4%
Vulnerability Management
 

Featured Reviews

AR
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…
KevinMcCarthy - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Manager at Klearnow
Helps with Zero-day protection
We use the solution for Zero-day protection.  The solution stops any kind of remote code execution.  The tool's dashboard needs to load since it is not responsive and takes time to load.  I have been using the product for a year.  I would rate the tool's stability a six out of ten.  I would…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution's technical support is good."
"This solution acts as my web server, web application server, firewall, and load balancer."
"This solution can be deployed on-premises, public cloud, and private cloud; it's hybrid, it's a good product and I recommend it."
"They didn't have many complaints about the way their traffic was being managed."
"The maintenance of the solution is not complex."
"NetScaler Gateway: Why? Availability/Security: We delivered more than 200 applications thru Xenapp, and this feature gives us the possibility to deliver the applications anywhere."
"I cannot think of any features that should be added because the product has a lot of useful features already."
"The load balancing and VPN features are most valuable. AAA authentication is also valuable."
"We use the solution for Zero-day protection."
 

Cons

"Mastering it requires significant learning and training due to its complexity."
"The solution's pricing is a big concern and should be improved."
"Security could be improved because then I can get rid of my Cisco firewalls."
"We have issues with the certificates. All authorization processes need certificates, however, every three months we needed to change certificates."
"The tool needs to add a feature where we can access the network policy access manager."
"I will try to migrate all the tools to the cloud because there is more lab and more VPN scalability available in the cloud."
"The technical support could be improved. They do not respond or assist customers in a timely manner."
"Technical support sometimes takes a little longer because of the multilevel ticket priority."
"The tool's dashboard needs to load since it is not responsive and takes time to load."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"NetScaler does the same thing as an F5 and it's cheaper."
"The client pays for the Citrix NetScaler license annually."
"It's an expensive product but it works well."
"You get the value for your money. There aren't any hidden fees."
"The price for Citrix ADC here in Mexico was good, when you compare it with F5 and Radware."
"I give the price of the solution a seven out of ten."
"We have been evaluating F5, Citrix, and other ADC products. Citrix is the most expense of all of them."
"This product is more expensive than some of the competitors."
"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
22%
Construction Company
14%
Healthcare Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business45
Midsize Enterprise23
Large Enterprise57
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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.
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

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
Broadcom, Allstate, Department of Homeland Security
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