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Application delivery and load balancing software

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Citrix ADC - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Citrix ADC overview

What is Citrix ADC?

Citrix ADC (formerly NetScaler) is a cloud-ready application delivery and load balancing software that enables businesses to provide high-quality user experiences for web, traditional, and cloud-native applications by balancing client traffic across the most suitable server.

Citrix ADC includes various security functions such as user authentication and DDoS protection, which allows organizations to ensure that only authorized users can access applications and also security against online attacks. It offers a host of features such as application acceleration, access management, load balancing, traffic management, and more.

Citrix ADC also contains a web application firewall to secure websites from online attacks. it also helps improve application performance and secure data center resources.

Starting price

Free

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Citrix ADC pros, cons and reviews insights

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What do users say about Citrix ADC?

Users report Citrix ADC is generally easy to use, with a user-friendly interface and straightforward navigation that helps them complete daily tasks efficiently. They find setup and deployment manageable, especially for experienced techs, and say the tool is practical for accessing applications remotely, though some mention a learning curve and occasional complexity.

Reviewers indicate that while Citrix ADC is stable for many, they encounter bugs, crashes, and connectivity issues that can disrupt their work. They say server errors and outages occur at times, and some feel troubleshooting and support responses could be improved.

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Who uses Citrix ADC?

Based on 55 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Information Technology and Services
Computer Software
Financial Services
Hospital & Health Care
Others

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Citrix ADC's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Citrix ADC users:

Access controls/permissions
Performance metrics
Server monitoring
Remote access/control
Monitoring
Alerts/Notifications

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Authentication
API
DDoS protection
Remote monitoring & management

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User opinions about Citrix ADC price and value

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To see what individual users think of Citrix ADC's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“I like that we are able to access our applications from anywhere and it's very secure. Since upgrading we have had a much better experience with the product.”
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Marie H.

Software Specialist

“Many bugs have been resolved in the latest releases (13.x) and the Citrix Support community is very vibrant and supportive of any issue which may arise.”
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Stefanos E.

Cloud consultant

Citrix ADC support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
Chat

Training options

In Person
Documentation
Webinars
Live Online

Citrix ADC FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does Citrix ADC offer?

Citrix ADC has the following pricing plans:
Pricing model: Subscription
Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)

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Q. Who are the typical users of Citrix ADC?

Citrix ADC has the following typical customers:
Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business


Q. What languages does Citrix ADC support?

Citrix ADC supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does Citrix ADC offer an API?

No, Citrix ADC does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does Citrix ADC offer?

Citrix ADC offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat

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