Compare Azure Application Gateway and HAProxy 
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Market Segments
Enterprise (43.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.5% of reviews)
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Azure Application Gateway
Star Rating
(159)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(826)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
FREE Open Source
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that HAProxy excels in stability and reliability, with users noting that it performs exceptionally well under high load. One user mentioned, "The fact that it's extremely stable and reliable, our business is using it for a few use cases and it's the solution we just set and forgot about it."
- Users say Azure Application Gateway offers robust security features, including a built-in firewall that helps prevent attacks. Reviewers appreciate its ability to route traffic based on URLs and handle encryption, making it feel reliable and scalable for various applications.
- According to verified reviews, HAProxy's integration with OpenShift is seamless, making it a preferred choice for users in that environment. One user highlighted that "HAProxy integrates seamlessly into OpenShift as the default ingress controller," showcasing its ease of use in specific setups.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Application Gateway provides a comprehensive suite of cloud services, which is beneficial for businesses looking for a wide range of solutions. Users noted its advanced security capabilities and well-documented services, making it easier to navigate and implement.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Azure Application Gateway has a solid feature set, it sometimes struggles with configuration challenges, which can impact user experience. This contrasts with HAProxy, where users find the configuration straightforward, particularly for routing and TLS termination.
- Users report that HAProxy's performance and ease of setup are significant advantages, with many praising its straightforward configuration process. In contrast, Azure Application Gateway, while powerful, may require more effort to tailor to specific workflow needs, as noted by some users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Application Gateway
No pricing availableFree Trial
Azure Application Gateway
No trial information availableHAProxy
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
102
9.2
474
Ease of Use
8.5
102
8.7
756
Ease of Setup
8.3
69
8.6
711
Ease of Admin
8.6
65
8.6
353
Quality of Support
8.5
100
9.1
359
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
64
9.1
275
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
95
9.1
491
Features by Category
Analysis
9.0
12
8.4
75
8.5
12
Feature Not Available
9.4
12
Feature Not Available
Controls
9.3
12
9.0
68
9.3
12
9.0
74
9.4
12
9.0
77
Functionality
8.6
12
8.9
12
8.9
12
8.9
69
Not enough data
7.7
31
Generative AI
8.6
6
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
8.4
54
Not enough data
8.9
19
Protection
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
58
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Resolution
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
57
Not enough data
7.6
39
Usability - Load Balancing
Not enough data
8.3
130
Not enough data
8.1
182
Not enough data
8.6
127
Not enough data
8.6
145
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
Not enough data
9.0
123
Not enough data
8.6
115
Not enough data
8.7
124
Not enough data
8.6
118
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
Not enough data
9.2
123
Not enough data
8.3
107
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.4
108
Not enough data
8.8
108
Traffic Management & Performance - AI Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance & Observability - AI Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Construction
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
API Management
Not enough data
9.1
83
Not enough data
8.8
85
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
7.9
71
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Integration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
75
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Application Gateway and HAProxy are categorized as Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Load Balancing
Unique Categories
Azure Application Gateway has no unique categories
HAProxy is categorized as DDoS Protection, Container Networking, API Management, Bot Detection and Mitigation, and AI Gateways
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Application Gateway
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
HAProxy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
23.4%
Computer Software
10.9%
Computer & Network Security
7.3%
Banking
4.4%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
49.6%
Information Technology and Services
13.2%
Computer Software
10.3%
Financial Services
9.8%
Computer & Network Security
6.2%
Telecommunications
4.9%
Other
55.7%
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What is the best way I can use App gateway for multiple applications ?
1 Comment
AD
You'd configure your applications to all live under separate domains, subdomains or paths behind your application gateway.
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EV
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