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Loadbalancer.org vs NetScaler comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Loadbalancer.org
Ranking in Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
10th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
22
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
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) category, the mindshare of Loadbalancer.org is 3.4%, up from 2.8% 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.
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
 

Featured Reviews

AM
Jan 19, 2022
Open-source, suited for small business with limited resources, and is easy to deploy
In our experience, Loadbalancer.org is best suited for small businesses looking to balance their website. They don't require HA, DR, or anything else Loadbalancer.org is less complex than Citrix. In some cases, our customers do not have an engineer on staff who can support this device. These…
Mazhar Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 18, 2024
A effective solution for load balancing with gateway
We used Citrix NetScaler for load balancing in our application, where our users connect via the portal. This portal is load-balanced via a ServiceNet NetScaler. Additionally, our core banking application also runs on this infrastructure Citrix NetScaler has its capabilities and benefits. From a…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We now get notifications when pool members go down, and we eliminate our downtime by not sending traffic to downed pool members.​"
"The performance is good."
"I found scalability in Loadbalancer.org valuable."
"The SSL Layer 7 load balancing is valuable."
"Most important for us that it makes sure that the load is distributed and that we always have access to the end servers."
"With basic network knowledge, our required system functionality can be configured and maintained.​"
"Loadbalancer is easy to use. It performs well, with low latency."
"For now, it's stable."
"I find all of it to be valuable, because of the flexibility that is built into this product."
"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."
"Citrix NetScaler offers robust security features, including SmartAccess and customizable policies, making it a reliable choice for safeguarding user data."
"I like the ease of use. It's easy to manage. I also like it's ease of use with virtualization technologies with applications."
"Compared to other solutions, Citrix ADC is much more robust in terms of the native integration to cloud platforms. It is far more robust from an operational point of view as well."
"The web application firewalling component is a powerful feature."
"Global load balancing between data centers."
"The solution is extremely stable."
 

Cons

"The solution can be a bit pricey."
"Loadbalancer.org's complexity could be reduced."
"If I have to say something, I suppose they could add an automated configuration backup to an FTP location (or something similar) so you don’t have to manually do it. I don’t see this as a problem, of course, as the configuration rarely changes and we only need one backup, but maybe for other users that feature would be handy."
"It doesn't have the bonding capability feature."
"I'd like to see scalability improved; it can be costly."
"Originally we had some stability issues with it, so they replaced it with a new box and it's fine."
"They're mostly designed to balance a particular type of traffic. I wanted to load balance DNS, and they just don't do it the way that we wanted to. So they're not used as DNS load balancers."
"It would be great if there was a way to gain access to the graphing data, to create custom reports. If we had a way to use the graphing data, we could use it to present certain information to our client, such as the uptime status for their service."
"Its GUI should be improved. Its CLI is powerful, but GUI needs more features."
"Does not include security. A web application firewall would be a nice addition."
"The only thing customers told me that could be improved is that they would like to be able to purchase and receive the products in one box, rather than two boxes. This is something related to marketing, though."
"There are certain features that are very useful and Citrix makes you pay a bit more for them."
"The customization has always been a key area where some improvements are required. In the beginning, everything was for customizing the outer shell of it. You had to use the command-based utility and you had to do a lot of manual work. They have improved it a little bit and now there are some GUI-based functionalities that can be used. However, more can be done that doesn't require a lot of intervention. Right now there are some features, there are some customizations that can be done, but it's still very tedious, very cumbersome, a lot of work. So that could be simplified."
"I feel that Citrix NetScaler's customer support needs to improve."
"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."
"Should offer more flexible cost-effective licensing for small to medium sized organizations."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The costs associated with Loadbalancer.org depends on the technology. For some, we need to pay, but others are open, so they're free."
"They're not the cheapest, not the most expensive, but I think value-wise, they're 100%."
"For now, it's stable."
"We've got an unlimited license, which doesn't costs that much compared to other vendors, and we don't have to buy it again."
"The solution requires an annual support license of $2,780 for four systems or $695 a year per unit for support not including the units."
"It's worth the cost. It's not cheap, but it's a good solution. If you're looking for a good solution, this is a good solution. Is it cheap? No. Is it worth the money? Yes, I think it is."
"Licensing fees are paid annually."
"These guys make their pricing scheme really easy.​"
"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."
"NetScaler does the same thing as an F5 and it's cheaper."
"The licensing costs for this solution vary depending on which model is being used."
"After deployment, Citrix Netscaler shifted to a subscription-based license scheme for support, which is slightly more expensive."
"The solution is undoubtedly very good, but it is expensive."
"You get the value for your money. There aren't any hidden fees."
"For the specific use case that my customers primarily engage with, I would give the pricing a rating of seven out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Government
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Do you recommend Loadbalancer.org?
Since Loadbalancer.org is an open-source solution, I would recommend this solution for smaller businesses that don’t have major scaling requirements and don’t have the budget for a commercial solut...
What do you like most about Loadbalancer.org?
Existing customers are trying to migrate from the physical F5 load balancer to the AVI load balancer because it is scalable and easily managed.
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 ...
 

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Citrix ADC, Citrix NetScaler VPX
 

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Sample Customers

Vodafone, NASA, Mercedes, NBC, Siemens, AT&T, Barclays, Zurich, Penn State University, Fiserv, Canon, Toyota, University of Cambridge, US Army, US Navy, Ocean Spray, ASOS, Pfizer, BBC, Bacardi, Monsoon, River Island, U.S Air Force, King's College London, NHS, Ricoh, Philips, Santander, TATA Communications, Ericcson, Ross Video, Evertz, TalkTalk TV, Giacom, Rapid Host.
ABB Schweiz, Aer Lingus, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Amnet Technology Solutions, Aramex International, Ascenty, Atos, Autodesk
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