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NetScaler vs Radware Alteon comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

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
Radware Alteon
Ranking in Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Web Application Firewall (WAF) (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) category, the mindshare of NetScaler is 16.1%, up from 12.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Radware Alteon is 4.1%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
 

Featured Reviews

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…
JorgeBlanco - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 9, 2023
Gives us highly available servers without service interruptions, and timely support when needed
It saves us a lot of work in terms of management since it has tasks already defined automatically. That enables us to better administer our services. It is very dynamic and easy to administer. Another benefit of using Alteon is the support that Radware, as a company, provides. They are very fast and that is key because the availability of our exposed services is always very important to us. We realized these benefits immediately, with highly available servers without service interruptions. We have two servers, which, thanks to the virtual services that Alteon has, can be quickly balanced. Our services are always up. The time-to-value was almost immediate. The high availability of services helps avoid losses and any instability that might result in intermittent services. We have high availability for both our servers and services, thanks to the virtual service that Alteon manages. We have two Alteon teams internally, so if one data center suddenly has a problem, the other data center still functions. That means we have an immediate solution. When one is not there, the other immediately takes control. We go to the analytics, to the graphs and to the logs, where we can identify problems and failures. We have it configured to send us notifications and alerts when a service is slow or does not respond for some time. With the alerts and the logs, we are able to further verify the graph of the services and their states of health. That helps us a lot to quickly find out if we have a problem and find solutions. We can save 80 percent of the time it used to take to investigate a case because it makes it much easier and simpler for us to find an issue.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The load balancing is one of the most valuable features."
"High availability, performance, and security are the main pillars. It enhances the security for accessing the applications."
"The solution improves security performance."
"The best feature of Citrix is its track record of stability in its features."
"The solution was very easy to deploy."
"Content Redirection and SSO integration with Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop. The GUI was wonderful."
"Most of the functions are user-friendly and great."
"The most valuable feature is the content switching."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its stability. During the time that I have been using it, it has not undergone a service failure... And with the integrated application protection, we have not suffered from attacks anymore."
"Security is one of the most valuable features that I like. It is easy to use and easy to configure."
"It saves us a lot of work in terms of management since it has tasks already defined automatically. That enables us to better administer our services. It is very dynamic and easy to administer."
"The strength of this solution is the application delivery controller."
"A user-friendly and reasonably priced solution."
"I like the web GUI. It's very intuitive and easy to use."
"The round-robin distribution of the load is quite useful."
"The interface is easy, it's friendly, and has good alerting."
 

Cons

"The solution could be more secure."
"There is room for improvement regarding the pricing policy for Citrix offices."
"We are looking for some in-depth monitoring and analytics and more information that Citrix Director doesn't provide. ControlUp has insights that not only give you an overview but also allow you to do some drill-down troubleshooting for what's going on in your environment. We are looking for some more analytical and monitoring data to be able to monitor the environment better, not only from an application standpoint but also from the standpoint of the infrastructure to everything it sits on. They can provide more data to the administrators about what's going on within the application. They can provide data not only on the application side but also about what the application sits on. They're making strides with Citrix Analytics in regards to that."
"Maybe creating policies with simple regular expressions."
"Does not include security. A web application firewall would be a nice addition."
"The solution is a bit more expensive than some of the available solutions in this region. One solution in particular that I noticed was cheaper was Kemp."
"There are some features which are missing.​"
"The setup for Citrix NetScaler has room for improvement. It could be easier."
"We recently had a problem with the tables Obsolete ARP which was observed by the support team. It would be good to diagnose and solve this problem with a patch since it is not documented that it will be solved in later updates."
"We are in the process of updating our version of the solution, so judging what should be improved is difficult. But in some cases, the visualization takes a while, especially for mapping issues."
"I would like to see future enhancements in security, specifically in threat protection."
"The GUI needs to be improved. Right now, the solution isn't so user-friendly."
"Load balancing needs improvement. It needs better integration. I heard f5 works as a DNS operator which is not available in this solution. It would be better if that was implemented."
"The reverse proxy piece is a little bit complicated. If the reverse proxy were easier to implement, that would help."
"We’d like the solution to include more security features in the standard license."
"I would like the solution to display and help visualize the reference map more easily. I would also like to better understand where queries come from and know which users are consulting the application, along with which app."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"F5 BIG-IP is much more expensive than Citrix ADC. For example, If we choose two platforms, Citrix ADC, 3000 version, and we choose F5, F4200 version. F5 BIG-IP has connections, timers, and throughput similar to Citrix ADC, but the price is very expensive."
"It's an expensive product but it works well."
"The licensing costs for this solution vary depending on which model is being used."
"It is very pricey, but we get it. If you need the best, money shouldn't be a problem."
"You get the value for your money. There aren't any hidden fees."
"Citrix NetScaler VPX is not the cheapest solution out there, but you get what you pay for."
"The client pays for the Citrix NetScaler license annually."
"For the specific use case that my customers primarily engage with, I would give the pricing a rating of seven out of ten."
"I'm content with Alteon's pricing."
"The pricing seems reasonable to me for what the solution provides. It is within the parameters of this type of solution."
"The cost of Radware Alteon is mid-ranged."
"The price conforms to what the tool provides. It is not an inexpensive tool and not all companies can afford an ADC solution such as Alteon. However, it justifies its price with the options it offers."
"The pricing is better than the competition. It is getting more pricey as the years go on, as more people are migrating to it, and as the technology gets better."
"The solution is cost-efficient."
"It has a good price point and is more reasonable than other comparable products"
"Its pricing is very good. It is very competitive. Radware Alteon is the leader in the market. At a lesser price, we get a good product and also good support. Other vendors who are providing load balancers charge separately for two items. You have the hardware cost, and you have the support cost, whereas, in the case of Radware, you get both in a single package."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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 ...
What do you like most about Radware Alteon?
It saves us a lot of work in terms of management since it has tasks already defined automatically. That enables us to better administer our services. It is very dynamic and easy to administer.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Radware Alteon?
We have a three-year contract with Radware. It is beneficial to have a longer-term contract because you can obtain more discounts. It seems to be a much cheaper alternative. We use their Gel Elasti...
What needs improvement with Radware Alteon?
It is a fairly complete service and it is difficult for me to think of what can be improved. A feature that I would like to see included in the next version might be better analysis when working wi...
 

Also Known As

Citrix ADC, Citrix NetScaler VPX
Alteon, Radware AppWall
 

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Sample Customers

ABB Schweiz, Aer Lingus, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Amnet Technology Solutions, Aramex International, Ascenty, Atos, Autodesk
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