Kemp is an easy-to-deploy, affordable alternative to F5
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Kemp Hardware LoadMaster X-15 | Citrix MPX-8910 | Kemp Virtual LoadMaster 3000 | Citrix Netscaler VPX-3000 |
$11,000 | $37,000 | $4,000 | $36,000 |
15 GbpsL7 THROUGHPUT | 10 GbpsL7 THROUGHPUT | 3 GbpsTHROUGHPUT | 3 GbpsTHROUGHPUT |
How we’re different
Simple deployments save you time and money
Kemp LoadMaster helps you get the maximum out of web and application infrastructure by providing high availability, optimization and security for your applications. Flexible deployment options guarantee an optimal fit to your environment without loss of scalability or ease of management.
Works out of the box using proprietary Kemp templates
Managing Virtual Services can be a repetitive task that is prone to error. Kemp application deployment templates allow you to add new virtual services quickly and consistently. Simply select a template from our library and import it into your LoadMaster, or create your own to ensure fast and consistent deployment of your infrastructure.
iRule support, without additional scripting needed
Kemp load balancers do not require an in-house programmer to deploy or advanced expertise to configure and manage. Kemp LoadMaster gives you rich functionality with minimal custom configuration or additional scripting needed.
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Compare Kemp to F5 | Kemp | F5 |
Application Access and SecurityFroms-based 2-factor Pre-auth, SSO, TMG replacement | Sold Separately | |
License portabilityFlexible capacity licensing across all form factors | Virtual only | |
Centralized managementFully API enabled for automation and orchestration integration | Sold Separately | |
Global Server Load BalancingIntelligent distribution of traffic across server resources across geographically distributed pools | Sold Separately | |
Support for L4-7 content switchingBreak up traffic based on the content of the request. | — |
“During the migration we realised our existing F5 load balancers were not suitable for cloud deployment. We had to look for an alternative technology that could meet our new requirements. Kemp was the stand-out contender when it came to both service and price.”
Tom Hearn, Director of Technology, Education First
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