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Progress Kemp LoadMaster

By Progress Software

4.7 out of 5 stars

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Time to Implement

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Users consistently praise the ease of use and reliable performance of the Progress Kemp LoadMaster, highlighting its straightforward setup and intuitive interface that simplifies traffic management. Many appreciate the responsive customer support, which enhances the overall experience, although some note that the user interface could be more modern and intuitive.

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services
CI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Fast Performance with Intuitive Interface"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

It seems very fast and efficient to me. The interface is also simple. I appreciate the feature of conditional rules to differentiate traffic on different servers and the ability to limit the number of connections for DDoS protection. These features are quite easy to use. Additionally, the initial deployment is simple and I found it a good starting point. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

The thing that bothered me the most in the past was the fact that the transition from a perpetual license to an SPLA required the reinstallation of the machine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Kemp a great alternative to the other well known brands"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

The kemp Loadmaster is easy to use, well priced , support advanced NLB features and has excellent support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Default configurations can at times be confusing until you get an understanding of how and why. I also wish you could change or disable the default username that ships with the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mariusz S.
MS
IT Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"the best maintenance-free device"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

The best recommendation is that this device is virtually maintenance-free. It reminds me of when I need to update the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

I haven't noticed any useless functions that affect the work Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

"Simple Configuration and Strong Protections, Need to Improve Logs"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

I like the ease of configuration of Progress Kemp LoadMaster and the setup of the equipment. The initial configuration was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

The part of the logs could be improved. The logs are very simple and do not show much information about the events. Additionally, it would be useful to have default reports that provide more information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

"Straightforward Load Balancer with Room for Improvement"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

I find Progress Kemp LoadMaster straightforward and easy to configure. I also like the performance monitoring tools and built-in templates, which give me a quick glance into virtual service health and connection volumes so I can spot issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Progress Kemp LoadMaster feels dated. It's cluttered and needs built-in guidance for the complex stuff. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

"Intuitive Interface with Efficient Balancing"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

I like that Progress Kemp LoadMaster is a quite intuitive and easy-to-use tool. Its interfaces are very user-friendly and there is no confusion when using them. Additionally, the initial setup was quite simple and intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

They can improve quite a bit in the way they make contact. Perhaps humanized attention would be better in my view. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

"Optimal Load Balancing, Needs UI Improvement"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

I like the Progress Kemp LoadMaster for its ability to control when to move users over when a server needs to go down for maintenance. I also appreciate the speed at which users are moved around. The initial setup was mainly straightforward with walkthroughs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

The user interface can be kind of confusing navigating when you’re not used to it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anthony D.
AD
Regional VP of IT
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy Setup and it just works"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Easy setup and really never have to check on it for any issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Updating seems to have issues in the order how you update in an HA setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
AL
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy to Implement, Enterprise-Grade Value at a Great Price"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Very easy to implement. price point is great for an enterprise level solution. easy deployment and management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Ui hasnt changed since previous generation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alexandr L.
AL
Senior System Administrator
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Powerful Features and Flexible Deployment, but UI Needs Improvement"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Strong feature set: includes things like layer-4/7 load balancing, SSL/TLS offloading, content switching, compression, caching, etc.

Flexible deployment & licensing: works as hardware appliance, virtual, in cloud; pooled licensing helps adapt to demand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

UI / UX could be more modern and intuitive; some advanced configs are hard to find or understand. Logging, analytics & real-time traffic visibility aren’t as rich as competitors; often have to export to external tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

1 month

Return on Investment

12 months

Average Discount

9%

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

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Progress Kemp LoadMaster Features
User Interface Design
Setup Simplicity
Platform Integration
Global Load Balancing
Dynamic Resource Allocation
Server Health Monitoring
SSL/TLS Termination
Application Firewall Integration
DDoS Mitigation
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