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Array APV Series vs NetScaler comparison

Array Networks and NetScaler are both solutions in the Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) category. Array Networks is ranked #17, while NetScaler is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.4. Array Networks holds a 0.6% mindshare in ADC, compared to NetScaler’s 16.1% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of NetScaler users are willing to recommend the solution.
Array APV Series
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0% willing to recommend
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91% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Array APV Series
Ranking in Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
17th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NetScaler
Ranking in Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
85
Ranking in other categories
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Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) category, the mindshare of Array APV Series is 0.6%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetScaler is 16.1%, up from 12.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Gibert Fidel - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 28, 2022
High-capacity, easy to deploy solution with a very knowledgeable technical support team
Most of our clients are government departments who use the solution for link balancing, server load balancing, and as a web application firewall One of the most valuable features of this solution is the server load balancing. Something that sets this solution apart from other products is that the…
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MH
Dec 11, 2022
Easy to manage and affordable with good security, performance, and high availability
It has many use cases. It is used for the high availability of the service and for connecting local sites or geolocation sites called GSNP.  We are selling all of its models. Citrix ADC can be deployed on the cloud or on-premises Citrix ADC has increased the productivity of the staff by keeping…
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Pros

"One of the most valuable features of this solution is the server load balancing. Something that sets this solution apart from other products is that the hardware has a much higher capacity than other vendors. That's the edge of Array Networks. Their technical support services are also very good."
"One of the most beneficial features for application delivery is its integration with Citrix Storefront, facilitating user logins and ensuring continuity during data center outages."
"Content Redirection and SSO integration with Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop. The GUI was wonderful."
"Its customer support service is good."
"The web application firewall is one feature I found valuable in the solution."
"The load balancing feature of this solution is very good."
"The solution is very stable. We don't have any downtime or issues of that nature."
"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."
"It is a very stable solution."
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Cons

"I would like to see more granular reporting and monitoring features, and I believe our clients want to see them as well. Also, SD-WAN would be a good addition."
"In terms of what could be improved, I would say the user interface because sometimes it can be complicated."
"Native integration needs to be improved. You cannot build ISE codes natively. For DevOps, integration would be very helpful because it would be a lot simpler from an operational standpoint."
"It does not have a sandbox cloud service and antivirus. It should have on-prem or cloud sandboxing and antivirus."
"Too many bugs in the software and it's always difficult when you need to update."
"The main areas for improvement would be around documentation and support. If a feature can be used in two or three ways, show that feature being used in all of those ways. Documentation seems to only cover the primary use case and leaves you to either run through trial and error or consult the user community. In terms of support, I have never actually had them solve any of my issues. I have always solved them myself and then provided the resolution to support."
"In every release - and it doesn't matter if it's a minor release or a major release - they keep moving things around and they keep changing the mechanism. So certain things can work in one version one way, and everything works really well, then when you upgrade it to the next version, it breaks everything because they have a new way of doing it."
"I will try to migrate all the tools to the cloud because there is more lab and more VPN scalability available in the cloud. It is not available on-premises."
"There are some drawbacks, such as using EUG for specific configurations. It could be improved."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think the price for Array APV is very competitive, and some of our clients are very satisfied when it comes to the price."
"I do not have any experience with the pricing of the product."
"We get value for money. Its price is fair. I don't think it is overpriced."
"It is true that it is a bit pricey compared to newer technologies coming to the market. For example, A10 is a load balancer that does everything that Citrix can and it does a lot more than what NetScaler does when it comes to the security space, and their prices are so cheap. Every box comes with its own license and support built into it. When you compare that with NetScaler, you have to buy licenses separately, you have to buy a support agreement that is going to be separate. A small NetScaler, even if it is a VPX which is a virtual server, could cost you close to $150,000 to $200,000 dollars. So the pricing is really high."
"Citrix ADC could improve the price and make it less expensive, other competitors have a better prices. This would allow Citrix ADC to keep dominating the market."
"The firewall license is included by default, with no additional costs."
"The license for Citrix NetScaler is on an annual basis and it is reasonably priced."
"It's an expensive product but it works well."
"The licenses for this product are payable as a yearly subscription, and carry a high price-point. The subscription scheme is quite complicated, and costs will increase with each additional feature that is required, outside of the basic setup."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
22%
Insurance Company
15%
Computer Software Company
13%
Non Profit
10%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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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

APV Series
Citrix ADC, Citrix NetScaler VPX
 

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Overview

Array’s APV Series provides the availability, scalability, performance, security and control to keep applications and servers running optimally. Local and global server load balancing, as well as link load balancing, ensure the highest levels of resiliency for your applications, while connection multiplexing, SSL intercept and SSL offload, caching and compression work together to deliver the fastest end-user experience possible. Array ADCs are available as physical or virtual appliances, or on popular public clouds.

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

SoftLayer, Trapp Technology, eClinicalWorks, eMeetingsOnline, YourMembership.com, Cash Depot, Needham Bank, State Bank of India, Yahoo Japan Financial Exchange, TechProcess
ABB Schweiz, Aer Lingus, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Amnet Technology Solutions, Aramex International, Ascenty, Atos, Autodesk
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