NetScaler Reviews

Name: NetScaler
Brand: NetScaler
Rating: 4 (85 reviews)

Vendor: NetScaler

4.2 out of 5

85 reviews
91% willing to recommend

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What is NetScaler?

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.

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NetScaler is the #2 ranked solution in top Application Delivery Controllers. PeerSpot users give NetScaler an average rating of 8.4 out of 10. NetScaler is most commonly compared to Microsoft Azure Application Gateway: NetScaler vs Microsoft Azure Application Gateway. NetScaler is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 63% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 16% of all views.

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Featured reviews

DEMİRHAN ÇAVUŞOĞLU

Cloud Consultant at Migros Ticaret A.Ş.

We utilize Citrix NetScaler primarily as a load balancer, gateway, and application delivery controller. Employees connect to NetScaler, which then distributes sessions to Citrix Studio Server. In terms of network performance, NetScaler has consistently provided reliable load balancing, preventing…

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Rohit Ghorpade

Cloud network engineer at Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd.

We use it for load balancing, creating a gateway to the Internet, and establishing a remote VPN connection One of its most valuable features is fundamental load balancing, supporting both basic load balancing and database teams. The stability is good but should be enhanced. Each time a…

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Mazhar Khan

Manager Spend and Alliances (RVP) at Faysal Bank Ltd

We used Citrix NetScaler for load balancing in our application, where our users connect via the portal. This portal is load-balanced via a ServiceNet NetScaler. Additionally, our core banking application also runs on this infrastructure Citrix NetScaler has its capabilities and benefits. From a…

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NetScaler mindshare

As of September 2024, the mindshare of NetScaler in the Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) category stands at 16.1%, up from 12.4% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Key learnings from peers

Valuable Features

"We use the solution's IP Reputation and bot protection features."
"The most valuable feature for us is the application firewalling in Citrix NetScaler, ensuring only valid traffic enters our environment."
"Citrix Netscaler makes it easy to provide services to end users, offering better visibility into user sessions compared to VMware. However, instability in network or machine can cause headaches as it's hard to pinpoint issues. SSL offload feature enhances security posture by providing secure connectivity between end users and backend systems. We use additional Azure remote security solutions for comprehensive protection."

Room for Improvement

"The licensing model and technical support of the solution could be improved."
"Mastering it requires significant learning and training due to its complexity."
"Improvements are needed to address the issue of machines becoming unregistered, ensuring stability for end users. Troubleshooting with Citrix support can be challenging, so clearer diagnostics would be beneficial. As for global server load balancing, it works well on-premises, depending on user volume and service stability. Overall, it's satisfactory for us."

Pricing

"After deployment, Citrix Netscaler shifted to a subscription-based license scheme for support, which is slightly more expensive."
"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."
"For the specific use case that my customers primarily engage with, I would give the pricing a rating of seven out of ten."

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