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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (62.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 0 Throughput, ADC Instances Per Year
Starting at $10.00 1 user, per month
NetScaler
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
Browse all 3 pricing plansTwingate
Star Rating
(74)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.00 1 user, per month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Twingate excels in ease of use, scoring 9.8 compared to NetScaler's 8.6. Reviewers mention that Twingate's intuitive interface and straightforward navigation significantly reduce the learning curve for new users.
- Reviewers say that Twingate also shines in ease of setup, with a score of 9.4 versus NetScaler's 8.3. Users on G2 highlight Twingate's quick deployment process, allowing teams to get up and running without extensive configuration.
- Users report that Twingate offers superior quality of support, scoring 9.3 compared to NetScaler's 8.4. Reviewers mention that Twingate's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, providing timely assistance that enhances the overall user experience.
- Reviewers mention that both products have strong product direction, but Twingate leads with a score of 9.2 against NetScaler's 8.5. Users say that Twingate frequently updates its features based on user feedback, ensuring the product evolves to meet changing needs.
- G2 users highlight that while NetScaler is favored in the enterprise segment (63.3% of reviews), Twingate's focus on the mid-market (50.0% of reviews) allows it to cater more effectively to smaller organizations, providing tailored solutions that fit their specific requirements.
- Users report that NetScaler offers a free trial, which is appealing for those looking to test the product before committing, while Twingate starts at $10.00. Reviewers mention that this pricing structure makes Twingate more accessible for smaller teams or startups looking for cost-effective solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
NetScaler
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
Twingate
Business
Starting at $10.00
1 user, per month
For larger teams that need more advanced access controls
- Up to 150 users
- 5 devices per user
- 10 remote networks
Free Trial
NetScaler
Free Trial is available
Twingate
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
58
9.1
51
Ease of Use
8.6
59
9.7
52
Ease of Setup
8.2
35
9.2
45
Ease of Admin
8.8
35
9.1
45
Quality of Support
8.4
55
9.1
46
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
36
9.3
44
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
54
9.0
49
Features by Category
Data
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.2
16
Network
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.8
13
Logistics
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.1
8
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Controls
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network Management
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
Security
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
8.3
22
Identity Management
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
7.5
18
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.4
6
Not enough data
3.9
6
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.9
14
Protection
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.6
14
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.8
12
Management
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.1
9
Monitoring
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Protection
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.2
10
Usability - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usage
Not enough data
9.3
28
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Miscellaneous
Not enough data
6.9
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
19
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
NetScaler and Twingate are categorized as Zero Trust Networking
Unique Categories
NetScaler is categorized as Container Security, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Load Balancing, and Container Networking
Twingate is categorized as Cloud Edge Security, Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP), Business VPN, and Network Access Control (NAC)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
NetScaler
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Twingate
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
13.8%
Hospital & Health Care
13.8%
Financial Services
7.5%
Banking
5.0%
Pharmaceuticals
3.8%
Other
56.3%
Information Technology and Services
18.3%
Computer Software
14.1%
Computer & Network Security
14.1%
Financial Services
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.6%
Other
36.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Citrix ADC the same as NetScaler?
3 Comments
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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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