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Fortinet FortiManager vs NetScaler Console comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

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 Console
Ranking in Network Management Applications
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiManager is 4.6%, down from 6.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetScaler Console is 0.8%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Management Applications
 

Featured Reviews

Yuvaraj P - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 13, 2023
Affordable solution that makes it easier to push policy
I primarily use FortiManager to manage FortiGate in a single console FortiManager has made it easier to push policy and has saved us money by providing free training. FortiManager's best feature is the integration of administrator users. FortiManager could be more user-friendly. I've been…
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

"The solution brings device management into one single pane of glass and is a pretty good product."
"The best feature of Fortinet FortiManager is its ease of use. It is easy to manage the firewall from Fortinet FortiManager. Additionally, the interface is very good."
"Provides good and detailed log management."
"FortiManager's most valuable feature is central management."
"It has multiple features in one box, which helps to avoid needing a lot of equipment. This is something that makes them unique."
"FortiManager's best feature is the integration of administrator users."
"The solution has the best stability for application control and inspections."
"The most valuable features are the centralized management of the firewalls."
"The analytics are a great feature."
"We use the product for load balancing and as a reverse proxy solution."
"The most impressive thing about Citrix ADM is that we don't encounter latency."
"Just one solution can handle thousands of users... So, it is a very convenient tool to use."
"Available on any device and can be accessed on a wide area network."
"We like the periodic upgrades and backups, also made via ADMs, and it makes our environment much more robust and reliable."
"An essential component is the Director, which provides detailed insights into sessions, including identifying session failures, connection issues, user lockouts, etc. It presents a list of problems to address, enabling you to click on them and resolve them efficiently."
"Content filtering, security layer, and application customization features are the most valuable."
 

Cons

"Troubleshooting for Fortinet products is more difficult than competing products like Cisco and Palo Alto."
"The reporting details have room for improvement."
"The solution has to be enhanced to manage new switches."
"The graphics interface between Fortinet FortiManager and any Forti products should be standardized."
"In the next release, FortiManager should include more protection features."
"The information extraction through command lines was could improve to some extent. Although there were some command lines available, there were not enough options. For instance, I needed to obtain the management IP address of my two Fortigates, but the Fortinet FortiManager did not provide me with the IP address on the LAN interface. I attempted to find this information through the command line but was unsuccessful. I also searched for articles on the internet, but could not find a solution. This is an aspect that could be improved or potentially there is a method to access this information that I have yet to discover."
"The documentation could be better."
"FortiManager should improve the integration with third-party platforms."
"Citrix is more expensive than Horizon."
"Some features of Citrix ADM are available on the cloud, which could really be helpful if they were available on an on-premise version."
"Deployment is complicated."
"The tool's pricing is a pain point since we have many cheaper alternatives."
"They need to make the solution a little more familiar with easy study guides, learning videos, etc."
"I would like to see the virtual and desktop license included in the pricing."
"Citrix ADM needs to improve on its additional features and reduce the communication ports."
"When a new version comes out, sometimes, my existing configuration gets wiped out. They should work on this so that my existing configuration doesn't get impacted with an upgrade to a newer version. There could also reduce frequent firmware upgrade activities and have a stable version so that once we upgrade it, we don't have to upgrade it for two to three years."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Fortinet FortiManager is costly."
"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."
"The price of Fortinet FortiManager is inexpensive."
"For us, it is a little bit expensive."
"FortiManager is reasonably priced - I pay around US$40,0000 per year, which covers fifty locations."
"Fortinet is a high-end product and the cost is high. They should consider reducing the price, especially for existing customers."
"Our organization pays a monthly license fee for the solution."
"If you compare Fortinet and Palo Alto, Fortinet is cheaper, but if you compare Cisco and Fortinet, sometimes Cisco is cheaper because Cisco gives us more discounts because of the size. Cisco isn't cheap, but sometimes, we get a big discount from them."
"Citrix ADM costs us approximately $5000 per month."
"The pricing could be lower."
"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Government
19%
Computer Software Company
11%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

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 ADM?
An essential component is the Director, which provides detailed insights into sessions, including identifying session failures, connection issues, user lockouts, etc. It presents a list of problems...
What needs improvement with Citrix ADM?
They should invest in training their tech support team to enhance customer service. Previously, we've encountered issues with communication, so it's crucial to address this through training.
What is your primary use case for Citrix ADM?
Citrix ADM provides centralized management for various internal programs, including inventory and sales tracking, communication tools, and office programs such as Teams and Azure.
 

Also Known As

No data available
Citrix ADM, NetScaler MAS, NetScaler Management & Analytics System
 

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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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