Cisco ASx500 [EOL] vs Citrix Gateway comparison

Why PeerSpot?

Cisco and Citrix are both solutions in the Universal Access Gateways category. Additionally, 100% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Citrix users who would recommend it.

Cisco ASx500 [EOL]

Read 2 Cisco ASx500 [EOL] reviews

100% willing to recommend

Citrix Gateway

Read 40 Citrix Gateway reviews

5,019 Views
301 Comparison Views

92% willing to recommend

Cisco ASx500 [EOL]

Citrix Gateway

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Download the report

Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Cisco ASx500 [EOL] and Citrix Gateway based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out what your peers are saying about Citrix, SonicWall and others in Universal Access Gateways.

To learn more, read our detailed Universal Access Gateways Report (Updated: October 2026).

Buyer's Guide

Universal Access Gateways

October 2026

Download the complete report

Helped 917,433 peers since 2012

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Cisco ASx500 [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Citrix Gateway

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Universal Access Gateways (1st), SSL VPN (1st), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (9th)

Featured Reviews

YuQing Ding

Principle Network and Database Engr at Parsons Corporation

Secure, scalable, and straightforward installation

The technical support from Cisco is not very good. In a recent experience, they asked us for 20 minutes about our project and then redirected around to other people. I need to report to this agent, I need to register to this database, there is too much involved in getting a solution. This has always been the case, they are asking us too many questions, and then when it comes down to a solution, it is at a bare minimum. This is something they can improve on, but they do not seem eager to improve. However, we do have an assigned project representative that is helpful.

Read full review

PEDRO FONSECA

Citrix VDI & Windows Virtualization Specialist at ATOS

Modular security has protected remote access and simplifies endpoint compliance management

The most valuable feature in Citrix Gateway is the securable, modular solution. The most useful behaviors that Citrix has is that you can secure the applications and all the infrastructure in a modular way. You can segment the securization in groups, allowing you to do a lot of things. Citrix Gateway is really strong and secure for the companies to have the Endpoint Analysis feature configured. You can configure this to check what the company needs to be checked. Companies need to authorize some devices to check if antivirus can accomplish the necessities of the company. The final appliance is really secure for accessing the company's network resources. You have many ways to maintain security protocols. One way is using Citrix Gateway, and another is the Citrix policies where you can configure many things in desktops and applications published for the company.

Read full review

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Overall, it does exactly what we want it to do, considering the specific features that we want."

"One of the most valuable features is keeping our data secure."

"It works well for any environment that wants to use a VPN."

"What I find most valuable about this solution, is that it runs seamlessly."

"It's a stable solution while it's running. We don't have to work on it a lot. There are not many bugs, so it's easy to use if you deploy successfully. You can be sure of an uninterrupted solution for quite a long time. Citrix is a good product."

"The solution is scalable."

"I like the very flexible configuration of Citrix; it's very useful for our regulations where we are able to log features and combinations, and it offers a greater variety of features than any other gateway."

"It performs quite well."

"The solution has very flexible configuration."

"Stability is good I'd say; we did not face any issues so far and it's been running smoothly for around 5000 users."

"We haven't received any complaints or performance issues so far."

More Citrix Gateway pros

Cons

"There is no security, such as an antivirus and URL filtering mechanism, which is something that should be improved."

"The technical support from Cisco is not very good."

"At this time it costs 35% more than other solutions."

"Usually, with Citrix the issue is the pricing, especially for the African region. We believe it's really expensive."

"The initial setup is not straightforward."

"As an organization, our initiative is to move to the cloud, Citrix Gateway needs to improve its cloud capabilities and make the cloud solution more robust."

"We sometimes had issues after updates."

"Sometimes the input-output has issues. Maybe it's not as seamless when you plug in audio."

"If there is an increase in the customer infrastructure, it is not stable."

"When it comes to the VDA environment, making it additionally stable is important."

More Citrix Gateway cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This product is not too expensive and there are no costs apart from the standard licensing fee."

"We pay approximately $15,000 a month but that includes everything together, such as hardware."

"The price could be lower."

"I consider Citrix Gateway to be an expensive solution, generally ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 yearly, depending on the model."

"It costs about 4,000 a year."

"Citrix is quite expensive."

"There is a need to make yearly payments for licensing purposes. Also, it is not an expensive one."

"There is a license to use Citrix Gateway and it is less expensive to use when compared to other solutions."

"Pricing is very high if you do a comparison with what is available in the market."

"There are two or three different models, but you can actually have a CapEx where you purchase the unit outright and then there's a yearly maintenance cost on top for years two and three, and four, or you can actually do a subscription purchase through Citrix cloud and you pay on a monthly basis, or you can have a three-year subscription contract as well. I give the solution a six out of ten for its cost."

More Citrix Gateway pricing and cost advice

See which vendors are best for you

Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Universal Access Gateways solutions are best for your needs.

See recommendations

917,433 professionals have used our research since 2012.

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

No data available

Outsourcing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	17

Questions from the Community

Ask a question

Earn 20 points

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Citrix Gateway?

The price is one aspect, but technically it is complete. Technically, it is really complete.

See all answers

What needs improvement with Citrix Gateway?

I see room for improvement in several areas. The monitoring site could be much better because monitoring NetScaler and Citrix Gateway is too difficult with just SNMP traps available. Improving the ...

See all answers

What is your primary use case for Citrix Gateway?

I am on the customer side using Citrix products, specifically Citrix CVAD for Virtual and Desktop virtualization. I am using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service. We are using Citrix Gateway an...

See all answers

Comparisons

No data available

Cisco IOS SSL VPN vs Citrix Gateway

Compared 10% of the time

OpenVPN Access Server vs Citrix Gateway

Compared 9% of the time

Ivanti Connect Secure vs Citrix Gateway

Compared 7% of the time

SonicWall SMA vs Citrix Gateway

Compared 7% of the time

Tailscale vs Citrix Gateway

Compared 7% of the time

More Citrix Gateway Competitors

Product Reports

Buyer's Guide

Universal Access Gateways

October 2026

Download Cisco ASx500 [EOL] product report

Buyer's Guide

Citrix Gateway

October 2026

Download Citrix Gateway product report

Also Known As

ASx500

Citrix NetScaler Unified Gateway

Overview

Information not available

Cisco

Citrix Gateway delivers secure remote access, robust scalability, and seamless integration into network environments. It's valuable for organizations aiming to enhance remote work efficiency through secure access and flexible configurations.

Citrix Gateway is renowned for its robust security features, including dual-factor authentication and a web application firewall. It supports a diverse range of platforms and environments, offering ease of deployment and adaptable configurations that improve remote work efficiency. It provides users with seamless user experience, stable performance, and superior connectivity support. However, users suggest enhancements focusing on cost-effectiveness, improved cloud capabilities, enhanced security, two-factor authentication, and better application integration. They also seek speedier VPN connections, reduced administrative overhead, and more intuitive interfaces.

What are the key features of Citrix Gateway?

Dual-Factor Authentication: Enhances security by requiring two forms of verification.
Web Application Firewall: Protects against web-based threats and vulnerabilities.
Scalability: Offers strong adaptability across multiple platforms and formats.
Seamless Integration: Ensures easy deployment with existing network environments.
Single Sign-On: Improves user convenience and security through unified access.
VPN Connectivity: Supports diverse environments with secure access.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Remote Work Efficiency: The ease of deployment and flexible configurations enhance work environments.
Stable Performance: Reliable connectivity and application security support productivity.
Security Measures: Robust features like two-factor authentication protect data integrity.
Seamless User Experience: Integration capabilities and load balancing simplify access.
Cost-Effectiveness: Focus on price-to-performance ratio is crucial for decision-makers.

Citrix Gateway is widely used across industries to enable secure remote access and effective load balancing. It integrates with authentication systems to enforce conditional access and supports virtual desktop infrastructures for application filtering. Key industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology rely on it to enhance security for web applications and sustain system reliability. Its applicability spans development environments and company networks, promoting confidence in secure, reliable access.

Citrix

Sample Customers

Aegean Motorway, Anilana Hotels and Resorts, BC Hydro, Beachbody, City of Biel, Department of Education Western Australia, Dundee Precious Metals, Fontys University, John Eagle Auto Group, Katy Independent School District, National Airport of Romania, North West Redwater, The Department of Education in Western Australia

Aeronamic, Avianca, Bechtel Corporation, Betfair UK, Catholic University Leuven (K.U. Leuven), Centene Corporation, Cerner, Charityshare, City of High Point, Clark Builders

Buyer's Guide

Universal Access Gateways

October 2026

Download Free Report

Find out what your peers are saying about Citrix, SonicWall and others in Universal Access Gateways. Updated: October 2026.

DOWNLOAD NOW

917,433 professionals have used our research since 2012.

See our list of best Universal Access Gateways vendors.

We monitor all Universal Access Gateways reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.