Compare Azure Load Balancer and F5 NGINX 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $2500 per year
Azure Load Balancer
Star Rating
(123)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Load BalancerF5 NGINX
Star Rating
(107)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2500 per year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that F5 NGINX excels in performance and reliability, with a score of 9.5, making it a preferred choice for high-traffic applications. In contrast, Azure Load Balancer, while reliable, does not match this level of performance, which may be a consideration for users with demanding workloads.
- Reviewers mention that F5 NGINX offers superior logging and reporting capabilities, scoring 9.3, which allows for better visibility into application performance. Azure Load Balancer, while functional, has a lower emphasis on detailed reporting, which could limit insights for users needing comprehensive analytics.
- G2 users highlight that Azure Load Balancer provides a more user-friendly experience, with an ease of use score of 9.0 compared to F5 NGINX's 8.4. This could be a significant factor for teams looking for a solution that requires less training and quicker onboarding.
- Users on G2 report that F5 NGINX shines in security features, particularly in SSL/TLS processing with a score of 9.0, which is crucial for organizations prioritizing data protection. Azure Load Balancer, while secure, does not offer the same level of specialized security features, which may be a drawback for security-conscious users.
- Reviewers say that F5 NGINX's centralized offering, scoring 8.5, allows for easier management of multiple applications, which is beneficial for larger organizations. Azure Load Balancer, while effective, may require more effort to manage multiple services, potentially complicating operations for users with diverse application needs.
- Users report that Azure Load Balancer has a strong focus on cloud deployment, scoring 8.3, making it an excellent choice for organizations heavily invested in Azure's ecosystem. F5 NGINX, while versatile, may not integrate as seamlessly with Azure services, which could be a consideration for users looking for tight integration with their cloud infrastructure.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Load Balancer
No pricing availableF5 NGINX
NGINX Plus, Single Instance
Starting at $2500
per year
24/7 Enterprise support with 30-minute SLA is available, for $5,000/year per instance.
We also provide Basic support for $2,500/year and Professional support for $3,500/year for less-critical deployments.
Free Trial
Azure Load Balancer
No trial information availableF5 NGINX
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
102
9.3
96
Ease of Use
9.0
102
8.4
96
Ease of Setup
8.9
62
8.3
65
Ease of Admin
9.0
56
8.4
65
Quality of Support
8.7
102
7.6
70
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
55
9.1
45
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
95
9.0
93
Features by Category
Analysis
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
9.1
20
Controls
Not enough data
8.4
21
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.3
20
Functionality
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.0
18
Protection
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.1
23
Resolution
Not enough data
7.1
23
Not enough data
7.7
21
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Data Management
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.9
7
User Features
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
8
Modernization
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
AI Performance Improvement - Application Server
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Load Balancer and F5 NGINX are categorized as Load Balancing
Unique Categories
Azure Load Balancer has no unique categories
F5 NGINX is categorized as Container Networking, Web Server Accelerator, Application Server, DDoS Protection, and Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Load Balancer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
F5 NGINX
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
26.5%
Computer Software
20.5%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.8%
Computer & Network Security
6.0%
Financial Services
4.3%
Other
35.9%
Information Technology and Services
38.7%
Computer Software
17.0%
Internet
7.5%
Retail
2.8%
E-Learning
2.8%
Other
31.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure Load Balancer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Research
It's scalable, secure and almost zero data loss due to distributed network of data farms that helps to maintain data integrity.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Bhushan W.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The peering should be done over IP Sec tunnels not native peering. The feature set on the far side basic load equalization is proscribed. Yet the pricing model is bit huge.
F5 NGINX
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stefan V.
Verified User in Internet
I prefer nginx because it works really fast under high loads and in combination with php-fpm produces magic.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Automotive
Can't be able to check logs of nginx I can't be able to find log file
Verified User in Research
It's scalable, secure and almost zero data loss due to distributed network of data farms that helps to maintain data integrity.
Stefan V.
Verified User in Internet
I prefer nginx because it works really fast under high loads and in combination with php-fpm produces magic.
Bhushan W.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The peering should be done over IP Sec tunnels not native peering. The feature set on the far side basic load equalization is proscribed. Yet the pricing model is bit huge.
Verified User in Automotive
Can't be able to check logs of nginx I can't be able to find log file
Alternatives
Discussions
Azure Load Balancer has no discussions with answers
Improve the delivery of static resources
3 comments
MB
The phrase "Application server" is already in English. It refers to a software framework that provides an environment for running applications, typically web...Read more
Can I use nginx for free?
1 comment
RH
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
F5 NGINX has no more discussions with answers
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