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Compare F5 NGINX Ingress Controller and HAProxy 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
FREE Open Source
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
Star Rating
(17)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(681)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.1% 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 providing reliable load balancing, with users praising its "rock-solid load balancing" capabilities and robust support for TLS terminations, making it a strong choice for those prioritizing performance and security.
- Users say that F5 NGINX Ingress Controller is particularly user-friendly, highlighting its ease of implementation and ability to control traffic based on specific use cases, such as managing both HTTP and HTTPS traffic seamlessly.
- Reviewers mention that HAProxy has a significant advantage in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score and a wealth of recent reviews, indicating a strong community of users who actively share their positive experiences.
- According to verified reviews, F5 NGINX Ingress Controller is noted for its versatility, as it can be deployed on both VM-based and Kubernetes environments, which appeals to users looking for flexible traffic management solutions.
- Users highlight that while HAProxy offers a free open-source option, making it accessible for mid-market companies, F5 NGINX Ingress Controller is recognized for its long-standing reliability in managing traffic for Kubernetes systems, showcasing its established presence in the market.
- Reviewers indicate that both products provide solid support, but F5 NGINX Ingress Controller edges out slightly in quality of support, with users appreciating its responsiveness and effectiveness in addressing their needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
No pricing availableFree Trial
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
No trial information availableHAProxy
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
16
9.2
466
Ease of Use
9.1
16
8.7
620
Ease of Setup
9.0
14
8.6
576
Ease of Admin
8.8
14
8.6
349
Quality of Support
9.3
15
9.1
353
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
12
9.1
272
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
16
9.1
483
Features by Category
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
76
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Controls
Not enough data
8.9
67
Not enough data
9.0
75
Not enough data
8.9
72
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
7.8
32
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
113
Not enough data
8.3
114
Not enough data
8.4
111
Not enough data
8.4
107
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
Not enough data
8.8
109
Not enough data
8.5
107
Not enough data
8.6
109
Not enough data
8.5
106
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
Not enough data
9.1
109
Not enough data
8.2
106
Not enough data
8.2
103
Not enough data
8.4
106
Not enough data
8.8
106
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
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller and HAProxy are categorized as Load Balancing and Container Networking
Unique Categories
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller has no unique categories
HAProxy is categorized as Web Application Firewall (WAF), DDoS Protection, API Management, and Bot Detection and Mitigation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
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
29.4%
Internet
11.8%
Computer & Network Security
11.8%
Consulting
5.9%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Other
35.3%
Information Technology and Services
12.4%
Computer Software
11.1%
Financial Services
10.8%
Computer & Network Security
6.1%
Telecommunications
5.0%
Other
54.6%
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Discussions
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller has no discussions with answers
Is HAProxy an API gateway?
2 Comments
JL
Yes it can beRead 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
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