Compare HAProxy and Progress Kemp LoadMaster 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (53.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
FREE Open Source
No pricing available
HAProxy
Star Rating
(469)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
FREE Open Source
Browse all 2 pricing plansProgress Kemp LoadMaster
Star Rating
(176)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that HAProxy excels in performance and reliability, with a score of 9.6, making it a preferred choice for high-traffic environments. In contrast, Kemp LoadMaster, while still strong, has a slightly lower performance rating.
- Reviewers mention that Kemp LoadMaster offers superior ease of use and setup, scoring 9.2 and 9.1 respectively, which is particularly beneficial for teams with less technical expertise. HAProxy, while powerful, has a lower ease of use score of 8.7, indicating a steeper learning curve.
- G2 users highlight HAProxy's robust API and integrations, scoring 9.1, which allows for extensive customization and flexibility. However, Kemp LoadMaster also performs well in this area, with a similar score, but users note that HAProxy's open-source nature provides more opportunities for tailored solutions.
- Users on G2 report that Kemp LoadMaster shines in quality of support, achieving a score of 9.3, which is higher than HAProxy's 9.0. This difference is significant for organizations that prioritize responsive customer service and support.
- Reviewers mention that HAProxy's logging and reporting features, with a score of 8.7, are effective but can be less user-friendly compared to Kemp LoadMaster's offerings, which are noted for their clarity and ease of access.
- Users say that both products provide strong security features, but Kemp LoadMaster's website protection and infrastructure protection scores of 9.3 are particularly praised, indicating a more comprehensive approach to security compared to HAProxy's lower scores in these areas.
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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
403
9.2
118
Ease of Use
8.6
426
9.1
118
Ease of Setup
8.6
384
9.1
110
Ease of Admin
8.6
302
9.3
105
Quality of Support
9.0
294
9.3
112
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
229
9.4
117
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
421
9.1
112
Features by Category
Analysis
8.6
52
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Controls
8.8
43
Not enough data
9.1
51
Not enough data
9.0
48
Not enough data
Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Protection
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Resolution
8.8
43
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
Usability - Load Balancing
8.2
64
8.5
8
8.2
64
8.8
8
8.4
65
7.5
8
8.4
62
7.3
8
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
8.6
62
8.5
8
8.3
62
7.3
8
8.3
61
7.5
8
8.2
59
7.9
8
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
8.8
60
8.3
8
8.0
59
7.9
8
7.9
58
7.5
8
8.1
59
7.9
8
8.4
59
7.5
8
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
76
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
7.9
65
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Integration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
67
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, and API Management
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
12.7%
Financial Services
11.2%
Computer Software
10.5%
Computer & Network Security
5.8%
Banking
4.9%
Other
54.8%
Information Technology and Services
11.0%
Financial Services
8.5%
Hospital & Health Care
6.7%
Government Administration
4.9%
Computer & Network Security
4.9%
Other
64.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
HAProxy
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kerim A.
Verified User in Banking
The HAPEE version combines a productive load balancer with excellent built-in software WAF and mod_security., as well as protection from DOS attacks, protection from bots, a module for google recaptcha. It was the built-in security system that first...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Oscar B.
Verified User in Computer Software
I think that it needs more beginner docs
Progress Kemp LoadMaster
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Services
Support. Never an issue anytime I had to call in for support. Also, when I called in for support, it was never due to a downed Kemp appliance. Upgrade path - very easy.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in E-Learning
API Load balancing should be added as it is missing
Kerim A.
Verified User in Banking
The HAPEE version combines a productive load balancer with excellent built-in software WAF and mod_security., as well as protection from DOS attacks, protection from bots, a module for google recaptcha. It was the built-in security system that first...
Verified User in Information Services
Support. Never an issue anytime I had to call in for support. Also, when I called in for support, it was never due to a downed Kemp appliance. Upgrade path - very easy.
Oscar B.
Verified User in Computer Software
I think that it needs more beginner docs
Verified User in E-Learning
API Load balancing should be added as it is missing
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Discussions
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
Is HAProxy a firewall?
2 comments
RC
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.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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