Compare HAProxy and Progress Kemp LoadMaster 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (51.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
FREE Open Source
No pricing available
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
Browse all 2 pricing plansProgress Kemp LoadMaster
Star Rating
(213)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Progress Kemp LoadMasterSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that HAProxy excels in performance and reliability, particularly in high-load scenarios. Users appreciate its seamless integration with OpenShift, noting that it serves as an effective default ingress controller, making routing and TLS termination straightforward.
- Users say that Progress Kemp LoadMaster stands out for its user-friendly interface, which many find easy to navigate. Reviewers highlight its ability to balance traffic loads effectively and create custom rules, making it a solid choice for those prioritizing simplicity in management.
- According to verified reviews, HAProxy has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong reputation among users. Many mention that it is a "set and forget" solution, indicating a high level of trust in its stability and performance across various use cases.
- Reviewers mention that while Progress Kemp LoadMaster is easy to implement and offers a great price point for enterprise-level solutions, it may not match the extensive capabilities of HAProxy in terms of advanced features like global load balancing and SSL/TLS termination.
- G2 reviewers highlight that HAProxy's community support and documentation are robust, which can be a significant advantage for users looking for extensive resources and troubleshooting help. In contrast, while Progress Kemp LoadMaster also receives positive feedback for support, it may not have the same depth of community engagement.
- Users report that HAProxy's flexibility and performance make it a preferred choice for mid-market companies, while Progress Kemp LoadMaster is often favored by those who prioritize ease of use and quick deployment, particularly in less complex environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Progress Kemp LoadMaster
No pricing availableFree Trial
HAProxy
Free Trial is available
Progress Kemp LoadMaster
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
476
9.2
151
Ease of Use
8.7
820
9.1
151
Ease of Setup
8.6
777
8.9
143
Ease of Admin
8.6
354
9.2
131
Quality of Support
9.1
360
9.2
143
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
276
9.4
141
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
494
9.3
142
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
8.4
45
8.0
212
8.7
44
8.7
136
7.9
41
8.7
158
7.4
41
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
9.0
131
8.7
39
8.6
116
8.3
41
8.7
132
8.5
40
8.6
121
8.4
38
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
9.2
131
8.9
41
8.3
108
7.9
39
8.3
107
7.9
40
8.4
108
8.3
40
8.8
109
8.0
39
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 Progress Kemp LoadMaster 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
Progress Kemp LoadMaster has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HAProxy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Progress Kemp LoadMaster
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%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Financial Services
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
7.1%
Computer & Network Security
4.6%
Government Administration
4.1%
Other
65.5%
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
Can Kemp integrate with automation scripts?
2 Comments
NS
Hi John,
The LoadMaster can be scripted to do things via PowerShell or an API wrapper such as java or anything else that can execute API commands. From...Read more
Progress Kemp LoadMaster has no more discussions with answers
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