Progress Kemp LoadMaster

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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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Glen P.
GP
Senior Network Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Kemp LoadMaster Review – Reliable, Efficient, and Easy to Manage"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

We've been using the Kemp LoadMaster for our load balancing needs, and it has consistently exceeded our expectations. From deployment to ongoing management, the entire experience has been smooth and straightforward. The intuitive web interface and robust feature set make configuration and monitoring efficient, even for complex environments.

Performance-wise, the LoadMaster delivers excellent reliability and high availability for our critical applications. SSL offloading, content switching, and application health checks are handled seamlessly, ensuring optimal user experience and minimal downtime.

Support has also been top-notch. Kemp’s technical team is responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to help with both setup questions and fine-tuning.

Overall, Kemp LoadMaster is a solid, cost-effective solution that brings enterprise-level features without unnecessary complexity. Highly recommended for organizations seeking dependable application delivery and traffic management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

The logging system is functional but not as intuitive or feature-rich as some competitors. Deep traffic analysis or real-time analytics often requires exporting to external SIEM tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
AH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy Setup for Basic LB Functionality"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

I found the product to be easy to use to set up basic LB functionality Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

I can't really complain, for what we're paying the product works, but it's very basic design compared to other produucts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
AT
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"User-Friendly Reverse Proxy with Great Templates, But Custom Setups Can Be Tricky"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

This is a reverse proxy that features an easy-to-use and clean web UI. I find it very useful, and it offers templates for most applications, which makes setup much simpler. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

When you try to proxy a custom service, it can be quite challenging to find the correct configuration. It's not as straightforward as it might seem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consumer Electronics
AC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Simple yet feature rich load balancer"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Ease of navigation in UI, single page configuration of VIP and logs that are helpful in troubleshooting. Powershell and API integrations work well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Initial setup of Kemp Loadmaster virtual on Nutanix AHV and VMWare platform is a rough process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
UM
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Big features and reliable service for less"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Simple to use and informational reporting. Rock solid performance. Good support when needed. Flexible deployment options. Upgrades go smooth even in high availability pair. Auto SSL integrated. Easy to deploy in stand alone, HA pair, or multi-network. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Not a graphically advanced interface compared to other more costly alternatives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
UT
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Simple, Intuitive Interface That’s Easy to Navigate"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

The simplicity of the interface and how it is easy to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

nothing in particular i dislike from what I've used so far Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Upendra N.
UN
Senior Server Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"User friendly interface with very useful security features in addition to load balancing"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Addition of security capabilities that comes with Virtual services Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Log analysis is not user friendly and takes some efforts to figure out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sébastien L.
SL
IT production manager
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Progress Kemp LoadMaster at Apec"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

No maintenance to do, no crashes, no problems. You almost forget it's there! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Nothing, maybe a lack of relationship with the sales team! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Legal Services
AL
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Solid LoadBalancer, versatile and redundant"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Stability - We used to have to restart our Netscalers once a month or more, barely have to touch the KEMP to keep it working 100% Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

There was a bit of a learning curve to KEMP, and some of the guides / documentation was a bit confusing, but once we overcame that it was good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

FD
Lead Systems Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Affordable and feature rich load balancer"
What do you like best about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

I appreciate Kemp LoadMaster for its ease of implementation, robust yet easy to use features, seamless integration and affordable price point. I primarily use it for application delivery in an on-prem environment, where I have a high-availability setup to ensure reliability and minimize downtime. Their tech support is some of the best I have ever interacted with across all major technology vendors. My main focus is on load balancing for custom web applications. Kemp LoadMaster’s straightforward configuration and strong performance make it an ideal choice for efficiently distributing traffic while keeping management simple and cost-effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Progress Kemp LoadMaster?

Within the user interface there are some items who's functions are not clearly explained within the mouse over/tool tips. Needing to find supporting documentation or contact support for simple questions can be cumbersome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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John C.
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Last activity almost 5 years ago

Can Kemp integrate with automation scripts?

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Time to Implement

1 month

Return on Investment

12 months

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9%

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