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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (62.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 0 Throughput, ADC Instances Per Year
HPE Aruba Networking SSE
Star Rating
(13)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about HPE Aruba Networking SSENetScaler
Star Rating
(85)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (62.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 0 Throughput, ADC Instances Per Year
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- Users report that NetScaler excels in "Network Segmentation" with a score of 9.2, allowing for effective isolation of network traffic, which is crucial for enterprise environments. In contrast, Axis Security, while strong in other areas, does not provide the same level of granularity in network segmentation.
- Reviewers mention that Axis Security shines in "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.6, making it particularly appealing for mid-market companies that may not have extensive IT resources. NetScaler, with a score of 8.6, is noted to have a steeper learning curve, which can be a barrier for smaller teams.
- G2 users highlight that NetScaler's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.4, which some users find lacking compared to Axis Security's impressive score of 9.4. Reviewers mention that timely and effective support is a significant factor for businesses relying on these tools for security.
- Users on G2 report that Axis Security's "Security Automation" feature, rated at 9.4, provides robust automated responses to threats, which is a critical advantage for organizations looking to enhance their security posture without increasing manual workload. NetScaler, while offering solid security features, does not match this level of automation.
- Reviewers say that NetScaler's "Cloud Gap Analytics" is a standout feature, providing deep insights into cloud security vulnerabilities, which is essential for enterprises managing complex cloud environments. Axis Security, however, does not emphasize this feature as strongly, focusing more on user access and identity management.
- Users report that both products have strong "API/Integrations" capabilities, but NetScaler's score of 8.6 indicates a more extensive range of integrations with existing enterprise systems, which is crucial for larger organizations looking to streamline their operations. Axis Security, while effective, may not offer the same breadth of integration options.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
HPE Aruba Networking SSE
No pricing availableNetScaler
Advanced Edition
Free Trial
0 Throughput, ADC Instances Per Year
Advanced Edition is available in either a hardware or software-based appliance.
Hardware options include single and multi-tenant devices, in addition to FIPS compliant and high SSL appliances.
Software-based options include virtual hypervisor-based and bare metal software offerings.
- https://www.citrix.com/lp/try/citrix-networking-vpx-express.html
- Surge protection and priority queuing
- TriScale Clustering
Free Trial
HPE Aruba Networking SSE
No trial information availableNetScaler
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
10.0
8
9.1
58
Ease of Use
9.6
8
8.6
59
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
35
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.8
35
Quality of Support
9.4
8
8.4
55
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
36
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
8
8.3
54
Features by Category
Analysis
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Controls
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Functionality
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Generative AI
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Protection
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Network Management
9.2
6
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8.6
6
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9.2
6
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8.6
6
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Security
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
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8.3
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Identity Management
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
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8.3
6
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Generative AI
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Usability - Load Balancing
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Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
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Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
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Cloud Visibility
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Security
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Identity
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
HPE Aruba Networking SSE and NetScaler are categorized as Zero Trust Networking
Unique Categories
HPE Aruba Networking SSE is categorized as Cloud Edge Security, Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP), and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
NetScaler is categorized as Container Security, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Load Balancing, and Container Networking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HPE Aruba Networking SSE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
NetScaler
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
46.2%
Management Consulting
15.4%
Marketing and Advertising
7.7%
Insurance
7.7%
Financial Services
7.7%
Other
15.4%
Information Technology and Services
13.8%
Hospital & Health Care
13.8%
Financial Services
7.5%
Banking
5.0%
Pharmaceuticals
3.8%
Other
56.3%
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