LoadMaster vs F5 BIG-IP
Progress® Kemp® LoadMaster® provides enterprise-grade load balancing with simpler licensing, lower total cost of ownership and critical security and performance features included by default.
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Why LoadMaster Application Delivery Controller (ADC) is an Ideal Alternative for Your Current Solution
Affordable Performance
As F5 ends support for its BIG-IP iSeries appliances, rather than investing in a pricey next-gen replacement, many IT leaders are evaluating the LoadMaster load balancer and application delivery controller (ADC) platform known for its cost-effectiveness, robust performance and simplicity.
Smart Scaling
The LoadMaster solution provides a reliable, scalable performance while minimizing operational overhead makes it the smart choice for businesses prioritizing efficiency and simplicity in application delivery.
Effortless Optimization
LoadMaster ADC offers a user-friendly interface and lower total cost of ownership (TCO), making it the ideal solution for organizations that want to optimize web traffic without overspending.
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Compare LoadMaster and F5 Models
- Hardware Models
- Virtual Models
The LoadMaster solution offers hardware models that provide the most complete high-performance application delivery platform with dual power supplies and RAID storage for enhanced resilience.
With models that deliver up to 45,000 SSL transactions per second and an overall system throughput of 90 Gbit/sec, this load balancer can easily integrate with the most complex and demanding network environments.
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The LoadMaster solution offers virtual models that provide the same functionality as the hardware but for customers who require load balancers deployed on hypervisors or in the public cloud.
With models including an uncapped offering with no license restrictions on throughput unlike those limits found on the F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition (VE).
Find Your LoadMaster Match
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#1 Rated Load Balancer on Leading Customer Review Sites
The LoadMaster load balancing solution is rated higher than the competition based on real-world customer feedback.
Kemp Rated 4.9/5
"Kemp LoadMaster is a strong product, easy to use, and great support."
Kemp Rated 4.7/5
"Excellent load balancers, from the first setup to the amazing support, the units just work."
LoadMaster Rated #1 in Load Balancing
See why the LoadMaster platform received the highest satisfaction score from customers in the Load Balancing Product Category.
Get the reportFrequently Asked Questions
Is F5 BIG‑IP iSeries really at the end‑of‑software-support (EoSS)?
Yes, starting on January 1, 2027, F5 will stop providing new maintenance releases, hotfixes and software development for most of the BIG-IP iSeries models leaving their customers vulnerable to known and new threats.
How does LoadMaster pricing/licensing differ from F5’s bundles?
The LoadMaster solution offers the most flexibility licensing available for today’s application delivery needs. Compared to the complexity and add-ons with F5, LoadMaster simplifies the licensing, focusing on the customer needs and including the advanced functionality into subscription tiers.
Can we migrate our F5 iRules and maintain parity?
Yes, moving from iRules to Content Rules is a simple task in most cases. In more advanced configurations, our Professional Services team is available to work with you to seamlessly migrate your configuration from F5 to the LoadMaster infrastructure.
