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Kemp LoadMaster vs NetScaler comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Kemp LoadMaster
Ranking in Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
7th
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
8.5
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NetScaler
Ranking in Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
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 Kemp LoadMaster is 7.5%, up from 7.6% 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.
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
 

Featured Reviews

PeterForster - PeerSpot reviewer
A highly stable and scalable load-balancing software that offers great technical support
My company is really happy with Kemp LoadMaster as a product. My company is also happy with the support we receive from Kemp LoadMaster. I want Kemp LoadMaster to provide users with better reporting capabilities in relation to TCP packets. In general, the connections that are present in the system require improvement. Feature-wise, Kemp LoadMaster has everything that our company's customers require. Kemp LoadMaster also has features that have supported our company's past projects.
DEMİRHAN ÇAVUŞOĞLU - PeerSpot reviewer
A tool for centralized management including inventory and sales tracking
Citrix ADM has the ability to implement policies to tighten security. For instance, you can restrict access to your network from outsiders or lack necessary security measures such as antivirus programs. Additionally, there's the Delivery Controller, which allows for comprehensive monitoring and management tasks such as remote restarts, maintenance, and registration. Another 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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It helps with efficiency and reactivity, in case of assistance needs."
"The solution is easy to configure when changing the load balancing method to Round Robin or least connection."
"The DNS Load Balancer makes it so that I don't have to worry about site failures."
"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten...I rate the technical support a ten out of ten...The initial setup of Kemp LoadMaster is very simple."
"The configuration is really easy and the web portal is self-explanatory."
"Edge Security Pack is valuable because of the way it separates between critical infrastructure and the public internet."
"With Kemp 360 Central, our customers get a nice overview of their Kemp products and an easy way to upgrade firmware on all devices from a single interface."
"Managing and maintaining multiple servers is done in a single place."
"The most valuable features are the VDA Delivery, Gateway Fort, and the load balancing."
"I like the solution's simplicity compared to Citrix's on-prem solutions."
"The solution is easy to work with and manage."
"The best feature of Citrix is its track record of stability in its features."
"The NetScaler appliance has provided a lot of customers with greater high availability for their enterprise applications within a single site and across multiple locations."
"Easy, user-friendly setup with content switching and integrated caching features."
"The solution improves security performance."
"The work balancing applications are the most valuable feature."
 

Cons

"In the next release, they can introduce 360 views in the same dashboard to make it easier for users to view. The graphical information should be displayed on the dashboard."
"The product could be improved by making the SSL Offloading easier."
"The cost of the GEO upgrade is not cost-prohibitive but it's something that would be a nice add-in, out of the box."
"Although Kemp is very user-friendly, it lacks a more custom configuration."
"I think there should be more visual instructions on how to configure advanced features."
"It would be very helpful to get all the http/https session logs by default in the log monitor without activating debugging mode like an apache web sever natively does"
"UI is very basic and unattractive."
"Some documentation is out of date versus the new version, and things have been moved​."
"Deployment is complicated."
"Too many bugs in the software and it's always difficult when you need to update."
"The technical support has room for improvement."
"I would like to enhance the solution's bot protection features."
"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)."
"An area for improvement in Citrix Web App and API Protection is for it to give real-time notifications and alerts. It would be practical if the solution warns you if there's an attack or if the load or traffic volume increases or decreases. An additional feature I'd like to see in Citrix Web App and API Protection is a prediction or artificial intelligence on what is happening, for example, attacks."
"Technical support could be improved."
"The solution should be able to scale more effectively than it does."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is great and the value is definitely there."
"Setup is easy, the cost is affordable, and the licensing is quick and simple."
"The costs for the Kemp Load Balancer solution are okay because, for a good product, you have to spend money."
"They have multiple tiers of licensing and you can upgrade it easily."
"Nowadays, going with the virtual appliance is the easiest way and the cost is reasonable."
"From a cost perspective, Kemp is very competitive and is not hard to justify by any means."
"Any decent product will cost money and if you want great support and a great product, then you will want to spend the money on it."
"The Kemp LoadMaster is a tremendous value."
"This product is more expensive than some of the competitors."
"Regarding pricing, while it's expensive, I can't comment on the exact ROI without a budget analysis. However, in terms of service quality, it's worth the price."
"The tool is cheap."
"Ninety day free trial makes it easy to try out this solution."
"It is very pricey, but we get it. If you need the best, money shouldn't be a problem."
"We get value for money. Its price is fair. I don't think it is overpriced."
"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten since it is expensive."
"Its price is comparable to others and affordable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
64%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
4%
Financial Services Firm
3%
Educational Organization
17%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Kemp LoadMaster?
Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten...I rate the technical support a ten out of ten...The initial setup of Kemp LoadMaster is very simple.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kemp LoadMaster?
LoadMaster is cheaper than some other solutions. It has a perpetual license, so it's a one-time cost.
What needs improvement with Kemp LoadMaster?
My company is really happy with Kemp LoadMaster as a product. My company is also happy with the support we receive from Kemp LoadMaster. I want Kemp LoadMaster to provide users with better reportin...
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

LoadMaster Load Balancer
Citrix ADC, Citrix NetScaler VPX, NetScaler Console, NetScaler Web Application Firewall
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Kent County Council, KEMP, SMA Solar Technology AG, RT€ Player , Victrix (Quebec, Canada), Texas A&M, Macmillan Cancer Support, Cisco, Austin Bank
ABB Schweiz, Aer Lingus, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Amnet Technology Solutions, Aramex International, Ascenty, Atos, Autodesk
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