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Fortinet FortiManager vs NetScaler comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiManager
Ranking in Network Management Applications
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NetScaler
Ranking in Network Management Applications
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
106
Ranking in other categories
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) (1st), Web Application Firewall (WAF) (10th)
 

Featured Reviews

HamedWasel - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 15, 2023
Easy to set up with good integration capabilities but we've had troubles when moving devices
We have over 300 Fortigate sites and we use this solution to manage everything under one interface.  The scripts are very useful. We can push the TCL and CLI scripts to Fortigate. The automation is great between Ansible and Fortimanager. We can integrate the solution with other solutions. There is…
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

"Stability is good within the product."
"It has multiple features in one box, which helps to avoid needing a lot of equipment. This is something that makes them unique."
"The SD-WAN deployment environment, and the SD-WAN templates are particularly useful. Managing the solution is very intuitive. The initial setup of the solution was very straightforward."
"We look at the traffic to segment the network and it improves and increases the performance. When we have a mobile connection and local laptops are on the same network. We have seen a big performance upgrade."
"It can scale well."
"Central management system for Fortinet devices that's simple, scalable, and stable, with a straightforward setup."
"FortiManager's most valuable feature is central management."
"The solution is very stable."
"The work balancing applications are the most valuable feature."
"I like the ease of use. It's easy to manage. I also like it's ease of use with virtualization technologies with applications."
"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."
"Just one solution can handle thousands of users... So, it is a very convenient tool to use."
"Citrix Web App API Protection allows you to enable a blocking mode"
"The most impressive thing about Citrix ADM is that we don't encounter latency."
"Scalability is great. One of the best features of NetScaler is that it can scale out."
"Load Balancing and SSL offloading are key features."
 

Cons

"We have some visibility issues with the reporting."
"When I started, it was a bit difficult, however, now it's okay. It can be a bit complex for basic users."
"Can be difficult to configure."
"Troubleshooting for Fortinet products is more difficult than competing products like Cisco and Palo Alto."
"Having FortiManager work with all of the Fortinet products would be a good improvement."
"You cannot integrate with other solutions."
"We have experienced a series of minor bugs that necessitated contacted technical support on several occasions."
"The product is not very stable."
"Technical support sometimes takes a little longer because of the multilevel ticket priority."
"Their upgrades are not very backward compatible, and sometimes they mess up."
"We would like the licensing model for this product to be improved, as it isn't currently very transparent. There isn't a standard package available, and each extra feature creates an additional cost."
"The solution should be able to scale more effectively than it does."
"The product provides some templates to integrate with applications like MS Exchange, MS SharePoint, SAP Enterprise Portal, and others. However, the last update for these templates was 2013 (lots of applications are running on versions newer then 2013)."
"There is room for improvement regarding the pricing policy for Citrix offices."
"The setup was not simple."
"Reducing the overhead required for AppFlow data collection, specifically for HDX Insight, would be a huge improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing model is affordable."
"FortiManager is reasonably priced - I pay around US$40,0000 per year, which covers fifty locations."
"Compared to Check Point or Cisco, Fortinet FortiManager is more affordable but it is still on the higher end."
"In comparison with other products, the price of FortiManager is reasonable."
"For the licensing fee, we paid around 10,000 to 15,000 euros."
"Fortinet is a high-end product and the cost is high. They should consider reducing the price, especially for existing customers."
"Fortinet FortiManager can be expensive."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"After deployment, Citrix Netscaler shifted to a subscription-based license scheme for support, which is slightly more expensive."
"Its price is comparable to others and affordable."
"The pricing could be lower."
"The solution is expensive compared to one of its competitors."
"We are quite happy with price. It's not too high."
"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."
"It's not for startups or SOHO."
"Citrix ADM costs us approximately $5000 per month."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
17%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiManager?
The most valuable feature is the centralized management console.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiManager?
On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiManager?
The graphics interface between Fortinet FortiManager and any Forti products should be standardized. Doing a configuration change directly in the UTM is not the same as doing it via FortiManager for...
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

No data available
Citrix ADC, Citrix NetScaler VPX, NetScaler Console, NetScaler Web Application Firewall
 

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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
ABB Schweiz, Aer Lingus, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Amnet Technology Solutions, Aramex International, Ascenty, Atos, Autodesk
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