LoadMaster vs Citrix NetScaler
Progress® Kemp® LoadMaster® provides enterprise-grade load balancing with simpler licensing, lower total cost of ownership and critical security and performance features included by default.
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Why LoadMaster Application Delivery Controller (ADC) is an Ideal Alternative for Your Current Solution
Flexible Licensing
As Citrix NetScaler ends support for its file-based (perpetual) licensing, customers are forced to adopt a subscription model. Progress offers perpetual, subscription, pooled, and Service Provider licensing because customer should have a choice in how they consume technology.
Smart Scaling
The LoadMaster solution provides a reliable, scalable performance while minimizing operational overhead, making it a smart choice for businesses prioritizing efficiency and simplicity in application delivery.
Effortless Optimization
LoadMaster Application Delivery Controller (ADC) offers a user-friendly interface and lower total cost of ownership (TCO), making it the ideal solution for organizations that want to optimize web traffic without overspending, including support for Citrix StoreFront.
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Compare LoadMaster and Citrix NetScaler Models
- Hardware Models
- Virtual Models
The LoadMaster solution offers hardware models that provide the most complete high-performance application delivery platform with dual power supplies and RAID storage for enhanced resilience.
With models that deliver up to 45,000 SSL transactions per second and an overall system throughput of 90 Gbit/sec, this load balancer can easily integrate with the most complex and demanding network environments.
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The LoadMaster solution offers virtual models that provide the same functionality as the hardware but for customers who require load balancers deployed on hypervisors or in the public cloud.
With licensing models including subscription, pooled, and perpetual, the Virtual LoadMaster is a perfect replacement for the Citrix NetScaler VPX.
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#1 Rated Load Balancer on Leading Customer Review Sites
The LoadMaster load balancing solution is rated higher than the competition based on real-world customer feedback.
Kemp Rated 4.9/5
"Kemp LoadMaster is a strong product, easy to use, and great support."
Kemp Rated 4.7/5
"Excellent load balancers, from the first setup to the amazing support, the units just work."
LoadMaster Rated #1 in Load Balancing
See why the LoadMaster platform received the highest satisfaction score from customers in the Load Balancing Product Category.
Get the reportFrequently Asked Questions
When will NetScaler customers be forced to move to subscription licensing?
The deadline to move onto a new subscription license will be April 15, 2026. NetScaler customers will be at risk of having service interruption if the move to subscription is not complete by this deadline.
How does LoadMaster pricing/licensing differ from NetScaler bundles?
The LoadMaster solution offers the most flexibility licensing available for today’s application delivery needs. Compared to the complexity and add-ons with NetScaler, LoadMaster simplifies the licensing, provides more flexibility focusing on the customer needs and including the advanced functionality into subscription tiers.
Does Progress provide migration assistance when migrating from NetScaler to LoadMaster?
Yes, with some of the more advanced NetScaler configurations, our Professional Services team is available to work with you to seamlessly migrate your configuration from NetScaler to the LoadMaster infrastructure.
