# Is Citrix ADC the same as NetScaler?

Is Citrix ADC the same as NetScaler?

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- Posted at: over 3 years ago
- Author title: Pinned by G2 as a common question



## Comments
### Comment 1

Citrix NetScaler refers to their Application Delivery Controller, or ADC, line of products, while the NetScaler Gateway, formerly known as the Citrix Access Gateway, or CAG, is primarily used for secure remote access to XenDesktop and/or XenApp environments.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: about 3 years ago
- Author title: Network Analyst III, WAN Engineering



### Comment 2

Citrix NetScaler refers to their Application Delivery Controller, or ADC, line of products, while the NetScaler Gateway, formerly known as the Citrix Access Gateway, or CAG, is primarily used for secure remote access to XenDesktop and/or XenApp environments.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: about 3 years ago
- Author title: Network Analyst III, WAN Engineering



### Comment 3

Yes, Citrix ADC is the same as NetScaler. Here's why we went back to original NetScaler name: https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2022/10/03/netscaler-is-back/

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- Posted at: about 3 years ago




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[NetScaler](https://www.g2.com/products/netscaler/reviews)

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