LoadMaster Continues to Lead in the G2 Summer 2026 Grid® Report for Load Balancing
Real-world reviews and testimonials compiled by G2 carry a lot of weight. The platform gathers its Grid® reports from the testimonies of IT professionals working to bring top-notch application experiences to their colleagues, customers and clients.
Following on from our high ratings in the last few G2 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing (Summer 2025 and Winter 2024/2025), we’re pleased to see that the Progress Kemp LoadMaster solution has maintained its real-world favorability in the G2 Grid® Report for Load Balancing | Summer 2026.
Note that the links to the latest G2 Load Balancing Grid® reports are at the bottom of that linked landing page and that a free account is required to access them.
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G2 is one of the world’s most influential business technology and software review platforms. It is a trusted site where IT professionals who use technology solutions can leave honest reviews and ratings. As of August 2026, G2 has surpassed 3.6 million reviews from real people who use business software tools and solutions.
Every quarter, G2 analyzes product and vendor review scores and combines them with data from online sources and social networks to calculate customer satisfaction and market presence scores. They then plot the results on grid charts to compare how various products and vendors rank across market sectors.
G2 Grid® Report for Load Balancing | Summer 2026 Results
The Summer 2026 G2 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing charts and explanatory notes are now available. Multiple Summer 2026 G2 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing are available, covering different market segments, geographical regions and other deployment criteria. The four relevant to the sectors the LoadMaster load balancer targets are:
- Grid® Report for Load Balancing
- Mid-Market Grid® Report for Load Balancing
- Enterprise Grid® Report for Load Balancing
- Momentum Grid® Report for Load Balancing
There is also a Small-Business Grid® Report for Load Balancing in the Summer Grid® report release.
There are fewer categories for the Summer 2026 G2 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing than in previous quarterly reports. Categories not included at the time of writing include EMEA and India. However, the Asia-Pacific category is still included. This change means the product received fewer badges overall, but we retained leader status in the main categories.
Links to the separate Grid® Reports are at the bottom of the G2 Load Balancing Software Resources page. Reminder: you will need to be logged in to G2 with a free account to access these reports. Previous quarterly G2 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing are also available from the Resources page.
LoadMaster Summer 2026 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing Award Badges
LoadMaster software earned 10 award badges across the G2 Summer 2026 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing.
Grid® Report for Load Balancing
The Grid® Report for Load Balancing is the overall grid for all load balancing solutions that have received the requisite number of reviews — the threshold is ten reviews or ratings. As of August 2026, the LoadMaster solution has 214 reviews and a 4.7/5 rating. In this primary category, G2 awarded the product a Leader badge. Products included as Leaders are rated highly by G2 users and have substantial market presence scores.
Figure 1: The G2 Leader Badge awarded to LoadMaster in the Summer 2026 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing
Enterprise Grid® Report for Load Balancing
The Enterprise Grid® Report for Load Balancing is a subset of the overall report grid. Based on user reviews, the load-balancing solutions included in this section are suitable for deployment in Enterprise settings. Products are ranked by customer satisfaction (based on user reviews) and market presence (based on market share, seller size and social impact) and placed into four categories.
The Summer 2026 Grid® Reports include twelve load-balancing solutions in the Enterprise grid. The LoadMaster load balancing software is in the leader group and was therefore awarded the leader badge in the Enterprise category.
Figure 2: The G2 Summer 2026 Enterprise Grid® Report for Load Balancing Leader badge awarded to LoadMaster.
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Load Balancing
The Mid-Market Grid® Report for Load Balancing is a subset of the overall vendor offerings. It includes load-balancing solutions that the data shows are suitable for deployment in Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) settings. Most businesses fall into the SME category and solutions that scale from SME to Enterprise are especially valuable. The LoadMaster solution does and is ranked highly in both sections of the Grid® Reports. The Summer 2026 Grid® Report has fourteen load-balancing solutions in the Mid-Market grid. LoadMaster is in the leader group and has been awarded two badges in this category: Leader Mid-Market and Most Implementable Mid-Market.
Figure 3: The two G2 Summer 2026 Mid-Market Grid® Report for Load Balancing badges awarded to LoadMaster.
Other Badges Awarded to LoadMaster in the Summer 2026 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing
Additionally, the LoadMaster load balancing solution was also awarded six additional badges in other categories. These additional awards highlight that LoadMaster capabilities help make it a leading solution across multiple load-balancing use cases.
Figure 4: Four additional G2 Summer 2026 Grid® Report for Load Balancing badges awarded to LoadMaster.
Regional Badges Awarded to LoadMaster in the Summer 2026 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing
G2 awarded two more badges to the LoadMaster product in a specific Asia-Pacific region category (there used to be EMEA and India categories as well). They award these badges based solely on end-user reviews from IT professionals in the Asia-Pacific region. To be included in the Asia grid and receive Asia-focused badges, a product must have been reviewed at least 10 times by users in the region. The LoadMaster solution received the two Asia-specific badges.
Figure 5: Two regionally focused G2 Summer 2026 Grid® Report for Load Balancing badges awarded to LoadMaster based on reviews from IT professionals in Asia-PacificTry LoadMaster for Yourself
The G2 Grid® Report for Load Balancing | Summer 2026 reviews and badges show that the LoadMaster software stands out as an industry favorite load balancing solution for Enterprise and Mid-Market businesses.
It’s also ideal for small businesses and departments within larger organizations that need a load balancer for development, DevSecOps or even production deployments. Have a look at our Free Load Balancer option for small or non-commercial use cases.
All LoadMaster versions align with modern deployment needs, provide comprehensive functionality and offer flexible licensing, including industry-leading subscription options, resulting in a lower cost of ownership than other vendors’ offerings. When coupled with our industry-leading support, you will soon understand why G2 ratings for the LoadMaster solution are consistently excellent.
Download a free 30-day trial version today (free registration required) or request a live demo from our expert team. We look forward to the day when your experience with LoadMaster prompts you to leave a review on the G2 LoadMaster page. Add your voice to those already informing your industry peers that LoadMaster is a good choice for their organizations.
Rochelle Wheeler
With more than 20 years of experience in marketing, demand generation, campaign strategy and project management, Rochelle has led initiatives for organizations ranging from boutique agencies to Fortune 50 enterprises. Her expertise includes translating complex technology into clear, customer-focused messaging, developing campaigns that support pipeline growth and aligning cross-functional teams around measurable business goals.
Rochelle shares practical insights grounded in real-world experience in B2B technology marketing, infrastructure solutions, and global demand generation. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, gardening and indoor cycling. You can follow her on LinkedIn.
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- Application delivery and load-balancing solutions
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- Go-To-Market Strategy and Management
- Integrated campaign development and execution
- Pipeline growth and lead-generation programs
- Translating complex technology into clear, compelling content
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Rochelle contributes articles and educational content on application infrastructure, B2B technology, application delivery and campaign strategy. Her work includes blog articles, webinars, white papers, integrated campaign resources, and customer-focused content developed for Progress and its Kemp LoadMaster load balancing solution.
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