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Airlock vs NetScaler comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Airlock
Ranking in Web Application Firewall (WAF)
20th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NetScaler
Ranking in Web Application Firewall (WAF)
10th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
106
Ranking in other categories
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) (1st), Network Management Applications (4th)
 

Featured Reviews

Tiodor Jovovic - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 28, 2024
Provides endless features and can be adapted to every single application that exists in the world
WAF is the most beneficial feature for security posture. Our customers are more than satisfied with the user experience provided by the product. The level of detail of the configuration is the most significant aspect. We can adapt it to every single application that exists in the world. The product…
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.…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Our customers are more than satisfied with the user experience provided by the product."
"The most valuable features of Citrix ADC are load balancing and application firewall."
"We appreciate that this solution facilitates our access to Citrix internet."
"The most valuable feature of Citrix NetScaler was the seamless integration. Additionally, the UI is good."
"High availability, performance, and security are the main pillars. It enhances the security for accessing the applications."
"The web application firewall which protects our services on the internet, and then of course services like our ability to provide high availability for the services we are offering are the most valuable features."
"What I like most about Citrix NetScaler is its stability, and I didn't see a lot of issues with it."
"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."
"The work balancing applications are the most valuable feature."
 

Cons

"The tool must be simplified."
"Manageability and adaptability can also be challenging for end customers."
"Currently, the support team's responsiveness is lacking, and the technical personnel on calls often seem unfamiliar with the issues or inadequately trained."
"I would like to see support for scripting, like "iRule", which gives you the option to implement any configuration which is not available out of the box."
"I think the documentation should be improved."
"The setup was not simple."
"Overall the price of Citrix ADC could be more competitive."
"There is room for improvement regarding the pricing policy for Citrix offices."
"In terms of what could be improved, I would say the user interface because sometimes it can be complicated."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is cheap."
"For partners, NetScaler is not as expensive price-wise versus F5."
"The tool is cheap."
"The price for Citrix ADC here in Mexico was good, when you compare it with F5 and Radware."
"It is an enterprise solution. Thus, its costs are reasonable."
"The solution's pricing is very high compared to its competitors."
"Its licensing cost is much higher than other products, but it is acceptable because it is a one-time investment, and we are getting our requirements fulfilled when we buy this product. So, there is no issue with the pricing."
"The client pays for the Citrix NetScaler license annually."
"I give the price of the solution a seven out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
10%
Educational Organization
17%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Airlock?
Our customers are more than satisfied with the user experience provided by the product.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Airlock?
The tool is cheap. We are protecting very sensitive portals. We didn't have a single incident for the last 15 years.
What needs improvement with Airlock?
The tool must be simplified. However, if it is simplified, it will lose its competitive edge. The solution requires advanced administrators. However, it has endless features. It would be good if it...
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 ...
 

Also Known As

Airlock Suite
Citrix ADC, Citrix NetScaler VPX, NetScaler Console, NetScaler Web Application Firewall
 

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Sample Customers

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