Compare HAProxy and Load Balancer Enterprise ADC 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
FREE Open Source
$3,220.00 With One-Time Purchase
HAProxy
Star Rating
(890)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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Star Rating
(33)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3,220.00 With One-Time Purchase
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that while both Load Balancer Enterprise ADC and HAProxy have received high ratings for their user experience, Load Balancer Enterprise ADC stands out with its exceptional support team. Users have praised the responsiveness and knowledge of the support staff, noting that they are always ready to assist with specific implementation questions.
- Users say that HAProxy excels in performance, particularly under high load conditions. Reviewers highlight its seamless integration with OpenShift, making it a reliable choice for businesses that require robust performance and straightforward configuration for routing and TLS termination.
- According to verified reviews, Load Balancer Enterprise ADC offers a user-friendly setup process, with many users appreciating the ability to download it as a VM and import it directly into their preferred hypervisor. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for teams looking to minimize deployment time.
- Reviewers mention that HAProxy's stability and reliability make it a "set and forget" solution for various use cases. Users have expressed satisfaction with its consistent performance, which allows them to focus on other critical aspects of their operations without worrying about load balancing issues.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Load Balancer Enterprise ADC has a strong focus on security, with features like online security updates and a high-quality application firewall integration. This emphasis on security is particularly appealing for organizations that prioritize data protection.
- Users report that while both products have similar star ratings, HAProxy's larger user base and recent review activity suggest a more active community and ongoing development. This can be beneficial for users seeking a solution that is continuously evolving and improving based on user feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Load Balancer Enterprise ADC
Enterprise VA BASIC
$3,220.00
With One-Time Purchase
The Enterprise VA BASIC delivers awesome load balancing power at an incredible price. This virtual appliance offers 400Mbps throughput and unlimited servers. You’ll probably never need to upgrade the license, but if you do, we provide a seamless upgrade path.
- Monthly Subscription avaiable for only $90
- 400 Mbps Throughput
- 400 SSL TPS
Free Trial
HAProxy
Free Trial is available
Load Balancer Enterprise ADC
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
476
9.6
25
Ease of Use
8.7
820
9.5
25
Ease of Setup
8.6
777
9.6
23
Ease of Admin
8.6
354
9.5
16
Quality of Support
9.1
360
10.0
25
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
276
9.5
17
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
494
10.0
24
Features by Category
Analysis
8.4
75
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Controls
9.0
68
Not enough data
9.0
75
Not enough data
9.0
79
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
69
Not enough data
7.7
31
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
8.4
54
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Protection
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
58
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Resolution
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
Not enough data
Usability - Load Balancing
8.3
142
9.7
13
8.0
212
9.7
13
8.7
136
9.9
13
8.7
158
Feature Not Available
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
9.0
131
9.0
10
8.6
116
9.4
11
8.7
132
9.3
9
8.6
121
9.2
10
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
9.2
131
9.5
11
8.3
108
9.3
10
8.3
107
8.3
8
8.4
108
9.1
9
8.8
109
9.0
7
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
API Management
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
Not enough data
Data Integration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
HAProxy and Load Balancer Enterprise ADC are categorized as Load Balancing
Unique Categories
HAProxy is categorized as Web Application Firewall (WAF), DDoS Protection, Container Networking, API Management, Bot Detection and Mitigation, and AI Gateways
Load Balancer Enterprise ADC has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HAProxy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Load Balancer Enterprise ADC
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
12.5%
Computer Software
10.8%
Financial Services
9.7%
Computer & Network Security
6.8%
Telecommunications
4.9%
Other
55.2%
Financial Services
12.1%
Hospital & Health Care
12.1%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
6.1%
Telecommunications
6.1%
Retail
6.1%
Other
57.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
What is Load Balancer Enterprise ADC used for?
1 Comment
JT
A load balancer is essential for distributing network traffic, enhancing availability, improving performance, ensuring scalability, and bolstering security....Read more
Load Balancer Enterprise ADC has no more discussions with answers
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