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Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass vs NetScaler comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 1, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass
Ranking in Network Management Applications
24th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NetScaler
Ranking in Network Management Applications
17th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
106
Ranking in other categories
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) (5th), Web Application Firewall (WAF) (25th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass is 1.7%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetScaler is 3.1%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Management Applications Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
NetScaler3.1%
Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass1.7%
Other95.2%
Network Management Applications
 

Featured Reviews

Karthikeyan Ravi - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President of Technology at Netcon Technologies India Private Limited
Has an automated feature for user onboarding and supports heterogeneous devices
We use the product for the automated onboarding of corporate users with secure network access. It helps secure IoT endpoints for specific networks. It allows us to control the devices, including posture, endpoint verification, validation, latest patching, and signatures The product’s most…
LD
Information Technology Division Director at Ethiopian Roads Administration
Offers better visibility into user sessions compared to other solutions
Improvements are needed to address the issue of machines becoming unregistered, ensuring stability for end users. Troubleshooting with Citrix support can be challenging, so clearer diagnostics would be beneficial. As for global server load balancing, it works well on-premises, depending on user volume and service stability. Overall, it's satisfactory for us.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It helps secure IoT endpoints for specific networks."
"I think the best features are the user profiling and the BYOD facilities."
"The feature that I have found most valuable is its load balancing."
"High availability, performance, and security are the main pillars. It enhances the security for accessing the applications."
"I find all of it to be valuable, because of the flexibility that is built into this product."
"In comparison to F5 BIG-IP, this is the best solution."
"The MAS integration for HDX Insight has provided teams with significant visibility into network performance of the user's connection."
"Citrix is good for application protection."
"The load balancing is one of the most valuable features."
"Scalability is great. One of the best features of NetScaler is that it can scale out."
 

Cons

"There could be in-built end-to-end map integration features for IoT devices instead of using third-party tools."
"I think the solution would be greatly improved by adding application level visibility on the dashboard."
"The setup was not simple."
"Manageability and adaptability can also be challenging for end customers."
"Currently, the support team's responsiveness is lacking, and the technical personnel on calls often seem unfamiliar with the issues or inadequately trained."
"Costly product and complicated licensing."
"Maybe creating policies with simple regular expressions."
"We face challenges with the solution's firmware upgrades frequently."
"The setup for Citrix NetScaler has room for improvement. It could be easier."
"Citrix is more expensive than Horizon."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass is an expensive product compared to other vendors."
"The pricing for Citrix Web App and API Protection is unreasonable. I don't know the exact price, but I heard it's tens of thousands and it's a bit too much for the small country I live in."
"The tool is cheap."
"I do not have any experience with the pricing of the product."
"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."
"The firewall license is included by default, with no additional costs."
"The licensing costs for this solution vary depending on which model is being used."
"It's an expensive product but it works well."
"Price-wise, I feel that the solution is a little bit expensive."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business44
Midsize Enterprise24
Large Enterprise58
 

Questions from the Community

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What advice do you have for others considering Citrix NetScaler?
Each product has its advantages, and combining certain features of F5 and NetScaler could be beneficial. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Citrix ADM?
Regarding pricing, educational institutes often receive better prices. In the context of virtualization, prices are increasing, affecting small to medium businesses in Israel.
What needs improvement with Citrix Web App and API Protection?
The configuration is complex, and only one or two people know how to assist when problems arise. It would be beneficial if F5 and NetScaler could be combined.
 

Also Known As

Alcatel Lucent ClearPass, ClearPass Policy Management System, ClearPass
Citrix ADC, Citrix NetScaler VPX, NetScaler Console, NetScaler Web Application Firewall, NetScaler VPX - Customer Licensed
 

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Sample Customers

Blickle and Scherer, Loughborough University, CSF Inox, Caritas Speyer
ABB Schweiz, Aer Lingus, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Amnet Technology Solutions, Aramex International, Ascenty, Atos, Autodesk
Find out what your peers are saying about Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass vs. NetScaler and other solutions. Updated: August 2026.
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