We performed a comparison between Citrix Gateway and F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) based on real PeerSpot user reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Citrix Gateway is the better option when compared to F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM). It provides a larger range of features, such as remote access and ICA proxy access, multi-factor authentication, and incident and event management. Although F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is stable and reliable, it is complicated and expensive with minimal reporting and management capabilities. Citrix Gateway is more adaptable and scalable, with a more comprehensive range of features, making it the favored choice. Although Citrix Gateway's technical support has received mixed reviews, F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) has been lauded for its customer service.
"The most valuable feature is that it is secure."
"The features that we have found most valuable are the web app support and VPN."
"The solution is scalable."
"I didn't have any hiccups or issues with it."
"Providing our organization the ability to work remotely was the most valuable feature of Citrix Gateway. I also enjoy that they are always adding features."
"The initial setup is simple. Normally with all setups, it's not very complicated. It really depends on the customer."
"It adds great security to your outfacing information."
"It is easy to set up and is stable. It is scalable as well, depending on the model."
"The portal access was very good."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"Our customers have never complained about the stability"
"The tool is reliable and easy to configure."
"We have seen a return on investment from F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager. It provided access at a time when we didn't have it."
"The product allows us to create customized portals for your users."
"This is a product that is easy to install and integrate, and it is simple to use."
"The load balancing features are valuable."
"The initial setup is very complex."
"As Citrix Gateway is a third party solution, we wish to have one which is more integrated and involves less administration."
"Its interface could be made a lot easier. It is very kludgy."
"When it comes to the VDA environment, making it additionally stable is important."
"The load balancing could be improved."
"Sometimes the input-output has issues."
"The initial setup could be made easier."
"I'd like to see support for reverse proxy and more security features."
"I'd suggest improved documentation integration directly within the GUI. Right now, finding comprehensive documentation often requires going to external websites like the community portal."
"F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager has room for improvement in integration with other products."
"The solution’s GUI looks very old."
"We do not have knowledgeable support teams locally."
"Cloud services are something that F5 Access Policy Manager could do better"
"The price of this product can be improved."
"Integrating identity providers and single sign-on solutions can simplify user authentication and access control."
"F5 BIG-IP APM disconnects when you leave it for long enough, but that is natural for IT solutions to do. That's a little bit frustrating."
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Citrix Gateway is ranked 2nd in SSL VPN with 33 reviews while F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is ranked 4th in SSL VPN with 13 reviews. Citrix Gateway is rated 8.2, while F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Citrix Gateway writes "Provided the ability for remote work during the pandemic". On the other hand, the top reviewer of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) writes " Facilitates packet inspection, modification, and offloading and offers visibility and troubleshooting capabilities, allowing for pre-production server testing". Citrix Gateway is most compared with Fortinet FortiClient, Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti Connect Secure, Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client and Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway, whereas F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is most compared with CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, Ivanti Connect Secure and Microsoft Entra ID. See our Citrix Gateway vs. F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) report.
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