LoadMaster Retains Leader Status in the Latest G2 Fall 2026 Grid® Report for Load Balancing
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Following our high ratings in the last few G2 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing (Summer 2026 and Summer 2025), we’re pleased to report that the Progress Kemp LoadMaster load balancing solution has maintained its high real-world favorability ratings in the latest G2 Grid® Report for Load Balancing | Fall 2026. The latest G2 Load Balancing Grid® reports are at the bottom of that landing page, and you’ll need a free login account to access them.
Real-world reviews and testimonials from system admins, such as those compiled by G2, carry significant weight. G2 creates its Grid® reports from IT professionals’ experiences helping organizations deliver top-notch application experiences to colleagues, customers and clients.
The System Admins have spoken again, and thanks to their honest reviews, LoadMaster software has garnered multiple award badges in the Fall 2026 release of the G2 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing.
G2 Delivers Software Insights Gleaned from Real-World Experiences
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 October 2026, G2 has surpassed 3.6 million reviews from real people using 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 plot the results on grid charts to compare how different products and vendors rank across market sectors.
G2 Grid® Report for Load Balancing | Fall 2026 Results
The Fall 2026 G2 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing charts and explanatory notes are now available. Multiple Fall 2026 G2 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing are available, covering different market segments, geographical regions and other criteria. Those relevant to the sectors LoadMaster targets are:
- Grid® Report for Load Balancing
- Enterprise Grid® Report for Load Balancing
- Mid-Market Grid® Report for Load Balancing
- Momentum Grid® Report for Load Balancing
- Small-Business Grid® Report for Load Balancing
The Fall 2026 G2 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing also include specific regional awards for Asia, Asia Pacific and India. These separate categories highlight product popularity in these rapidly growing markets, separate from the standard business sector classifications like the Enterprise, Mid- and Small-Business sector awards.
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 on the Resources page.
Kemp LoadMaster Fall 2026 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing Award Badges
The LoadMaster platform earned 11 award badges across the various G2 Fall 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. At the time of writing in October 2026, LoadMaster has 213 reviews and a 4.7/5 rating. In this primary category, G2 awarded LoadMaster 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 Fall 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 Fall 2026 Grid® Reports include twelve load-balancing solutions in the Enterprise grid. Quoting from the G2 Fall reports site:
“Progress Kemp LoadMaster has been named a Leader based on receiving a high customer Satisfaction score and having a large Market Presence. 99% of users rated it 4 or 5 stars, 95% of users believe it is headed in the right direction, and users said they would be likely to recommend Progress Kemp LoadMaster at a rate of 94%.”
The LoadMaster load balancing solution was also awarded the Best Est. ROI badge in the Enterprise category. Both Enterprise badges are shown below.
Figure 2: The G2 Fall 2026 Enterprise Grid® Report for Load Balancing Leader and Best Est. ROI badges 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 SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) 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 Fall 2026 Grid® Report has fourteen load-balancing solutions in the Mid-Market grid. The LoadMaster platform is in the leader group and has been awarded the Leader Mid-Market badge, as shown below.
Figure 3: The G2 Fall 2026 Mid-Market Grid® Report for Load Balancing Leader Badge Awarded to LoadMaster
Other Badges Awarded to LoadMaster in the Fall 2026 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing
In addition to the four badges highlighted above, the LoadMaster product also earned four additional badges highlighting well-received properties across all market categories. These additional awards highlight that the LoadMaster load balancer is a leading solution for multiple load-balancing use cases. These additional awards were for Momentum Leader, Most Implementable, Best Usability and Best Results. The badges are shown below.
Figure 4: Four additional G2 Fall 2026 Grid® Report for Load Balancing badges awarded to LoadMaster
Regional Badges Awarded to LoadMaster in the Fall 2026 Grid® Reports for Load Balancing
G2 awarded LoadMaster three more badges in its specific regional Asia, Asia-Pacific and India categories. They award these badges based solely on end-user reviews from IT professionals in these regions. To be included, a product must have been reviewed at least 10 times by users in each region. The awarded badges were Asia Pacific Regional Leader, Asia High Performer and India High Performer. The badges are shown below.
Figure 5: Three regionally focused G2 Fall 2026 Grid® Report for Load Balancing badges awarded to LoadMaster based on reviews from IT professionals in Asia, Asia-Pacific and India
Try LoadMaster for Yourself
The G2 Grid® Report for Load Balancing | Fall 2026 reviews and badges show that the LoadMaster product stands out as an industry-favorite load balancing solution for businesses of all sizes.
It is also ideal for departments within larger organizations that need a load balancer for development, DevSecOps or even non-revenue-generating production deployments. Check out our Free Load Balancer option for small or non-commercial use cases.
Nearly all the LoadMaster versions align with modern deployment needs, provide in-depth 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 platform 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 your review on the G2 LoadMaster page.
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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- Global demand generation strategy
- Application delivery and load-balancing solutions
- B2B technology marketing
- 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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