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PROS

NetScaler is highly valued for its comprehensive features, including load balancing, SSL offloading, and application firewalling.
It offers robust security features and ensures the protection of enterprise applications with high availability and performance.
Citrix ADC allows easy integration with virtualization technologies, enhancing usability and access to virtual desktops.
NetScaler can be deployed in on-premises, public, and private cloud environments, providing flexibility and scalability.
It is praised for its stability and resilience, delivering high performance and secure remote access capabilities.

CONS

Citrix should improve the documentation as it lacks clarity for feature setup, requiring users to rely on trial and error.
NetScaler has stability issues, with frequent crashes and challenges during upgrades that can wipe existing configurations.
The licensing model is complicated, often leading to higher costs and difficulties in understanding pricing and features.
Customers report inadequate support, with issues not being resolved efficiently and reliance on user-led solutions.
Scalability and integration with third-party applications require enhancements to meet multi-tenancy needs effectively.
 

NetScaler Pros review quotes

MP
Senior Data Center Engineer at Axians
Aug 16, 2026
While I do not have specific outcomes or metrics from my customers, I think using Core Logic has made it much easier for the big municipality I mentioned to implement NetScaler as a total solution, thus speeding up their automation.
LD
Information Technology Division Director at Ethiopian Roads Administration
Feb 27, 2024
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.
DEMİRHAN ÇAVUŞOĞLU - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Consultant at Migros Ticaret A.Ş.
Feb 7, 2024
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.
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DEMİRHAN ÇAVUŞOĞLU - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Consultant at Migros Ticaret A.Ş.
Feb 23, 2024
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.
YA
IT Supervisor at United Nations
May 15, 2024
Citrix is good for application protection.
Mazhar Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Spend and Alliances (RVP) at Faysal Bank Ltd
Jan 18, 2024
From a security standpoint, It is a comprehensive solution in a single box.
Rohit Ghorpade - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Network Engineer at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Dec 5, 2023
One of its most valuable features is fundamental load balancing, supporting both basic load balancing and database teams.
VivekKumar10 - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Founder at Virajo
Apr 14, 2023
For NetScaler, our major use cases are database load balancing, PowerVPN VPN access gateway, WAF (Web Application Firewall), and content switching.
Parin Thaker - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Specialist at Dotcad Pvt Ltd
Jun 18, 2024
The solution can be configured very granularly and has good control over security.
reviewer1987287 - PeerSpot reviewer
General Manager & founder at a engineering company with 11-50 employees
Mar 4, 2024
The most valuable feature for us is the application firewalling in Citrix NetScaler, ensuring only valid traffic enters our environment.
 

NetScaler Cons review quotes

MP
Senior Data Center Engineer at Axians
Aug 16, 2026
Pricing increased significantly, as one customer went from paying 100,000 euros a year for their NetScaler solution to 300,000 a year, which was a massive change they did not accept, leading them to transition to FortiADC.
LD
Information Technology Division Director at Ethiopian Roads Administration
Feb 27, 2024
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 reviewer
Cloud Consultant at Migros Ticaret A.Ş.
Feb 7, 2024
Citrix is more expensive than Horizon.
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DEMİRHAN ÇAVUŞOĞLU - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Consultant at Migros Ticaret A.Ş.
Feb 23, 2024
Finding relevant documentation for learning NetScaler can be challenging, especially for beginners who prefer a web interface over command-line interfaces.
YA
IT Supervisor at United Nations
May 15, 2024
The setup was not simple.
Mazhar Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager Spend and Alliances (RVP) at Faysal Bank Ltd
Jan 18, 2024
If one device or switch fails, the failover to another device is not seamless which is painful.
Rohit Ghorpade - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Network Engineer at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Dec 5, 2023
Currently, the support team's responsiveness is lacking, and the technical personnel on calls often seem unfamiliar with the issues or inadequately trained.
VivekKumar10 - PeerSpot reviewer
Co-Founder at Virajo
Apr 14, 2023
Manageability and adaptability can also be challenging for end customers.
Parin Thaker - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Specialist at Dotcad Pvt Ltd
Jun 18, 2024
I would like to enhance the solution's bot protection features.
reviewer1987287 - PeerSpot reviewer
General Manager & founder at a engineering company with 11-50 employees
Mar 4, 2024
Mastering it requires significant learning and training due to its complexity.