NetScaler is a software-defined platform for application delivery that operates consistently in any context. Unlike F5, NetScaler does not require the joint purchase of hardware and software for its on-premises deployments, thus granting maximum flexibility in the environment design.
With Citrix, you can effortlessly move NetScaler ADC capacity between on-premises and public cloud environments with your subscription, all managed through NetScaler's single management plane. In contrast, F5 requires the use of multiple control panels. In addition, NetScaler demonstrates better performance in public cloud environments compared to F5.
NetScaler offers the same enterprise-grade capabilities at a more competitive cost, outperforming F5. In addition, it ensures better scalability through a higher tenant and cluster density, without incurring the additional costs and complexity associated with blade chassis hardware.
ADCs Administration, security policies implementation, as well as access to analysis and observability functions are simplified using NetScaler, all from a single console. In contrast, F5 requires the use of multiple management systems, as it has not fully integrated its acquisitions. In addition, the lack of feature parity across all F5 ADC form factors significantly reduces portability and makes it difficult to migrate services between different environments.
If you invest in a three-year Citrix subscription with an annual spend in excess of $50,000, you will receive one year of free service. We also offer help to subsidize migration costs to Citrix, thus facilitating the transfer of VDI and ADC workloads from vendors such as VMWare or F5. This includes migrations from F5 iRules to NetScaler, now available with our new Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud subscription and Citrix platform license, with minimal or no costs.
You may be eligible for unlimited capacity with the Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud License or a 10% credit on your next renewal.