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A10 Networks Lightning ADC vs NetScaler comparison

A10 Networks and NetScaler are both solutions in the Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) category. A10 Networks is ranked #18, while NetScaler is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. A10 Networks holds a 0.3% mindshare in ADC, compared to NetScaler’s 15.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of A10 Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of NetScaler users who would recommend it.
A10 Networks Lightning ADC
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100% willing to recommend
NetScaler
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91% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between A10 Networks Lightning ADC and NetScaler based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

A10 Networks Lightning ADC
Ranking in Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
18th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NetScaler
Ranking in Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
106
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (4th), Web Application Firewall (WAF) (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) category, the mindshare of A10 Networks Lightning ADC is 0.3%, down from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetScaler is 15.8%, up from 13.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

RONALDO DE MELO - PeerSpot reviewer
May 15, 2023
Efficient application security while optimizing connections
We sell a couple of boxes to Comodo Federal and Bank of Brazil, which are the biggest banks here in Brazil. They also have a F5 tool The best one is the load balance application with the security part. It allows you to secure the application while balancing the connections for many other…
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DEMİRHAN ÇAVUŞOĞLU - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 7, 2024
A tool for centralized management including inventory and sales tracking
Citrix ADM provides centralized management for various internal programs, including inventory and sales tracking, communication tools, and office programs such as Teams and Azure We wouldn't have comprehensive insights into our system without Citrix ADM. It provides us with essential information.…
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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

"What I like about Lightning ADC, is that instead of having a big appliance sitting in front of the Kubernetes cluster, Lightning can pretty much go inside of Kubernetes."
"Our clients appreciate that this is a security enabled solution."
"It allows you to secure the application while balancing the connections for many other customers, reducing CPU usage and server load."
"The solution is extremely stable."
"I like app flows and custom flows. They integrate with multiple flows."
"I like the ease of use. It's easy to manage. I also like it's ease of use with virtualization technologies with applications."
"The best feature of Citrix is its track record of stability in its features."
"The most valuable feature for us is the application firewalling in Citrix NetScaler, ensuring only valid traffic enters our environment."
"One of its most valuable features is fundamental load balancing, supporting both basic load balancing and database teams."
"The load balancing feature and the fact that you can do context switching in the WAF are the most valuable. We majorly use it for load balancing, but we also use it for context switching in the WAF. It is also robust and very easy to work with and manage."
"One feature that works really well is the SSL VPN. It's very easy to set up and you can go very granular with it. You can define what user groups get what kind of access and the management overhead is very low."
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Cons

"We would like to see some improvement in the rapidity with which we can customize security facts within the solution."
"The support from A10 should be improved."
"A10 documentation is not as open and accessible as AWS and Azure documentation is."
"I think the documentation should be improved."
"Reducing the overhead required for AppFlow data collection, specifically for HDX Insight, would be a huge improvement."
"There are some features which are missing.​"
"Its GUI should be improved. Its CLI is powerful, but GUI needs more features."
"Technical support sometimes takes a little longer because of the multilevel ticket priority."
"The setup was not simple."
"Currently, it is not easy to use the configuration capabilities of the product."
"The tool's pricing is a pain point since we have many cheaper alternatives."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Citrix ADM costs us approximately $5000 per month."
"NetScaler does the same thing as an F5 and it's cheaper."
"You get the value for your money. There aren't any hidden fees."
"It is an enterprise solution. Thus, its costs are reasonable."
"There isn't much of a difference between the cost of Citrix and that of other similar solutions."
"Costly product and complicated licensing."
"The firewall license is included by default, with no additional costs."
"Our licensing fees including technical support are approximately $3,500 USD."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
17%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
8%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about A10 Networks Lightning ADC?
It allows you to secure the application while balancing the connections for many other customers, reducing CPU usage and server load.
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What needs improvement with A10 Networks Lightning ADC?
There is room for improvement in the customer service and support team. The support from A10 should be improved.
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What is your primary use case for A10 Networks Lightning ADC?
We sell a couple of boxes to Comodo Federal and Bank of Brazil, which are the biggest banks here in Brazil. They also have a F5 tool.
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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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Also Known As

Lightning ADS
Citrix ADC, Citrix NetScaler VPX, NetScaler Console, NetScaler Web Application Firewall
 

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Overview

A cloud-native, software-defined solution that provides integrated advanced load-balancing, performance optimization, application security and per-application analytics to increase operational agility and application performance.

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

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