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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (62.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 0 Throughput, ADC Instances Per Year
Google Cloud Load Balancing
Star Rating
(27)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Load BalancingNetScaler
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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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Google Cloud Load Balancing excels in its seamless integration with other Google Cloud services, making it a preferred choice for businesses already utilizing the Google ecosystem. In contrast, NetScaler is noted for its robust performance in enterprise environments, particularly in handling high traffic loads efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud Load Balancing offers a user-friendly interface, which contributes to its ease of use rating of 8.4. However, users on G2 highlight that NetScaler's interface, while slightly more complex, provides advanced features that cater to enterprise-level needs, reflected in its higher ease of admin score of 8.8.
- G2 users indicate that Google Cloud Load Balancing has strong capabilities in traffic management, particularly with its global load balancing feature, which is praised for its reliability. On the other hand, users report that NetScaler shines in application-layer controls, offering detailed traffic controls that are essential for complex application environments.
- Reviewers say that Google Cloud Load Balancing's logging and reporting features are straightforward but may lack the depth found in NetScaler, which is recognized for its comprehensive reporting and analytics capabilities, allowing for better visibility into network performance and security.
- Users report that both products have solid security features, but NetScaler is often highlighted for its advanced security automation and application security measures, which are critical for enterprises facing sophisticated threats. Google Cloud Load Balancing, while secure, is seen as more basic in this area.
- Users on G2 mention that Google Cloud Load Balancing's pricing model, which includes a free trial, makes it accessible for small businesses, while NetScaler's entry-level pricing is more suited for larger enterprises, reflecting its focus on high-end performance and features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud Load Balancing
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
Google Cloud Load Balancing
No trial information availableNetScaler
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
21
9.1
58
Ease of Use
8.2
21
8.6
59
Ease of Setup
8.2
13
8.2
35
Ease of Admin
8.3
13
8.8
35
Quality of Support
8.6
20
8.4
55
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
13
8.8
36
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
21
8.3
54
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud Load Balancing and NetScaler are categorized as Load Balancing
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Load Balancing has no unique categories
NetScaler is categorized as Zero Trust Networking, Container Security, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Container Networking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud Load Balancing
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
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Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
23.1%
Computer Software
15.4%
Marketing and Advertising
11.5%
Research
7.7%
Higher Education
7.7%
Other
34.6%
Information Technology and Services
13.8%
Hospital & Health Care
13.8%
Financial Services
7.5%
Banking
5.0%
Pharmaceuticals
3.8%
Other
56.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
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Is Citrix ADC the same as NetScaler?
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Citrix NetScaler refers to their Application Delivery Controller, or ADC, line of products, while the NetScaler Gateway, formerly known as the Citrix Access...Read more
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