Compare Azure Load Balancer and HAProxy 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Azure Load Balancer
Star Rating
(30)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(894)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% 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 performance and reliability, particularly under high load conditions. Users appreciate its seamless integration with OpenShift, noting that it serves as the default ingress controller, which simplifies routing and TLS termination.
- Users say that Azure Load Balancer offers excellent scalability, allowing resources to be adjusted up or down based on demand. This feature is particularly praised by those who utilize Microsoft technologies, highlighting the ease of integration within the Azure ecosystem.
- Reviewers mention that HAProxy's configuration is straightforward, making it easy to set up and manage. Many users describe it as a "set and forget" solution, which is ideal for businesses looking for stability without constant oversight.
- According to verified reviews, Azure Load Balancer has a strong ease of setup, with users finding the onboarding process intuitive. However, some users feel it may not fully meet their specific workflow needs, indicating potential configuration challenges.
- G2 reviewers highlight that HAProxy has a robust support system, with a quality of support rating that outshines Azure Load Balancer. Users appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of HAProxy's support team, which contributes to a smoother user experience.
- Users report that while Azure Load Balancer is well-suited for small businesses, HAProxy's appeal extends more towards mid-market companies, reflecting its versatility and capability to handle more complex use cases effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Load Balancer
No pricing availableFree Trial
Azure Load Balancer
No trial information availableHAProxy
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
22
9.2
476
Ease of Use
8.8
22
8.7
803
Ease of Setup
9.5
10
8.6
760
Ease of Admin
9.4
9
8.6
354
Quality of Support
8.2
22
9.1
360
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
9
9.1
276
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
22
9.1
494
Features by Category
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Controls
Not enough data
9.0
68
Not enough data
9.0
75
Not enough data
9.0
79
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
69
Not enough data
7.7
31
Generative AI
Not enough data
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
138
Not enough data
8.0
206
Not enough data
8.6
133
Not enough data
8.6
154
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
Not enough data
9.0
129
Not enough data
8.6
116
Not enough data
8.7
127
Not enough data
8.6
120
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
Not enough data
9.2
128
Not enough data
8.3
108
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.4
108
Not enough data
8.8
109
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
84
Not enough data
8.8
85
Not enough data
8.7
78
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 Load Balancer and HAProxy are categorized as Load Balancing
Unique Categories
Azure Load Balancer has no unique categories
HAProxy is categorized as Web Application Firewall (WAF), DDoS Protection, Container Networking, API Management, Bot Detection and Mitigation, and AI Gateways
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Load Balancer
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
Computer Software
39.3%
Information Technology and Services
17.9%
Financial Services
7.1%
Computer & Network Security
7.1%
Telecommunications
3.6%
Other
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
12.8%
Computer Software
10.7%
Financial Services
9.9%
Computer & Network Security
6.5%
Telecommunications
4.9%
Other
55.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Azure Load Balancer has no discussions with answers
Is HAProxy a firewall?
2 Comments
NR
HAProxy is not a firewall. It has features that let you stop suspicious traffic: rate limiting, IP banning, and detecting web scrapers and login brute...Read more
Is HAProxy a reverse proxy?
2 Comments
EV
Yes, it's a reverse proxy. Actually it's one of the best reverse proxies out there.Read more
Is HAProxy an API gateway?
2 Comments
NR
The short answer is yes. The long answer, which is more of a question for you, is what does API Gateway mean to you? If it means creating a proxy through...Read more
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