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NetScaler mindshare

As of January 2025, the mindshare of NetScaler in the Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) category stands at 15.5%, up from 14.4% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)

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TypeTitleDate
CategoryApplication Delivery Controllers (ADC)Jan 21, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersJan 21, 2025Download
ComparisonNetScaler vs F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)Jan 21, 2025Download
ComparisonNetScaler vs HAProxyJan 21, 2025Download
ComparisonNetScaler vs Microsoft Azure Application GatewayJan 21, 2025Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Microsoft Azure Application Gateway3.68.5%78%46 interviewsAdd to research
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)4.115.3%83%120 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Educational Organization
17%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Healthcare Company
5%
Retailer
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
University
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Comms Service Provider
3%
Construction Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Non Profit
2%
Media Company
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Hospitality Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Recruiting/Hr Firm
1%
 

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YA
IT Supervisor at United Nations
Verified user of NetScaler
May 18, 2024
Affordable, provides advanced features, and protects applications

Pros

"Citrix is good for application protection."

Cons

"The setup was not simple."
DEMİRHAN ÇAVUŞOĞLU - PeerSpot user
Cloud Consultant at Migros Ticaret A.Ş.
Verified user of NetScaler
Mar 28, 2024
A tool for centralized management including inventory and sales tracking

Pros

"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."

Cons

"Citrix is more expensive than Horizon."
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LD
Information Technology Division Director at Ethiopian Roads Administration
Verified user of NetScaler
Mar 27, 2024
Offers better visibility into user sessions compared to other solutions

Pros

"Citrix Netscaler makes it easy to provide services to end users, offering better visibility into user sessions compared to VMware. However, instability in network or machine can cause headaches as it's hard to pinpoint issues. SSL offload feature enhances security posture by providing secure connectivity between end users and backend systems. We use additional Azure remote security solutions for comprehensive protection."

Cons

"Improvements are needed to address the issue of machines becoming unregistered, ensuring stability for end users. Troubleshooting with Citrix support can be challenging, so clearer diagnostics would be beneficial. As for global server load balancing, it works well on-premises, depending on user volume and service stability. Overall, it's satisfactory for us."
DEMİRHAN ÇAVUŞOĞLU - PeerSpot user
Cloud Consultant at Migros Ticaret A.Ş.
Verified user of NetScaler
Mar 25, 2024
Consistently provided reliable load balancing, preventing session timeouts and queuing issues

Pros

"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. "

Cons

"Finding relevant documentation for learning NetScaler can be challenging, especially for beginners who prefer a web interface over command-line interfaces. "
AR
IT Security Specialist at a educational organization with 201-500 employees
Verified user of NetScaler
Nov 26, 2024
Allows students and lecturers access to necessary software for their courses cost-effectively

Pros

"It allows students to access required software for their studies."

Cons

"The configuration is complex, and only one or two people know how to assist when problems arise. "
VivekKumar10 - PeerSpot user
Co-Founder at Virajo
Verified user of NetScaler
Apr 19, 2023
Good stability and offers various valuable features like WAF

Pros

"For NetScaler, our major use cases are database load balancing, PowerVPN VPN access gateway, WAF (Web Application Firewall), and content switching."

Cons

"Manageability and adaptability can also be challenging for end customers."
Mazhar Khan - PeerSpot user
Manager Spend and Alliances (RVP) at Faysal Bank Ltd
Verified user of NetScaler
Mar 6, 2024
A effective solution for load balancing with gateway

Pros

"From a security standpoint, It is a comprehensive solution in a single box."

Cons

" If one device or switch fails, the failover to another device is not seamless which is painful."
Timur Gadjiev - PeerSpot user
Team Head of Network Security at DOM.RF
Verified user of NetScaler
Apr 6, 2022
Simple implementation, reliable, and good dashboards

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Citrix ADC is its ease of use."

Cons

"Citrix ADC can improve if it provides a more user-friendly interface and clear working protocols. Citrix is not working with classic RFC, it is working with Citrix RFC, which is not common in the world. If engineers of Citrix can provide us with more information on working with the classic IP networks it would be a benefit."