F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs LogMeIn Pro comparison

F5 and GoTo are both solutions in the Remote Access category. F5 is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.5, while GoTo is ranked #22 with an average rating of 9.0. F5 holds a 1.2% mindshare in VUS, compared to GoTo’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of F5 users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of GoTo users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 7, 2024

LogMeIn Pro and F5 BIG-IP APM compete in the remote access and security management category. LogMeIn Pro is more favored for its pricing and customer support, while F5 BIG-IP APM excels in features, making it preferred despite the higher cost.

Features: LogMeIn Pro is praised for its remote access capabilities, ease of use, and flexibility. F5 BIG-IP APM stands out with its robust security features, scalability, and integrated policies.

Room for Improvement: Reviewers suggest that LogMeIn Pro could enhance its mobile apps and add more customization options. F5 BIG-IP APM users desire simpler management interfaces and faster updates.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: LogMeIn Pro is noted for its straightforward deployment and reliable customer support. F5 BIG-IP APM, while more complex to deploy, receives positive feedback for its detailed documentation and effective support.

Pricing and ROI: LogMeIn Pro offers cost-effective solutions with positive ROI, deemed affordable for small to medium-sized enterprises. F5 BIG-IP APM, though costly, justifies its price through high-level security features and impressive long-term ROI.

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F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs. LogMeIn Pro

July 2025

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Microsoft Intune

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Remote Access category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 9.9%, down from 10.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is 1.2%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of LogMeIn Pro is 1.4%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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AkashKamble

Sr MacOS specialist engineer at Cyber24

Enables management of multiple operating systems with a single license

The best feature is that it's a Microsoft product, so if anything goes wrong, we get quick support for anything required. Remote system functionality allows us to sit anywhere and take control of any device via remote management. We can enhance security for clients' laptops with built-in Microsoft Defender, which is available with the Microsoft Intune license. We use it for reporting purposes through endpoint analytics. When pushing scripting, there are two types available: remediation script and reservation script. Through endpoint analytics, you can push defender policies to clients. It helps with reporting, inventory updates, and monitoring tenant status health.

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Ashish Kumar Rai

Associate Network Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees

Offers remote access control, good GUI and easy to configure

I'd suggest improved documentation integration directly within the GUI. Right now, finding comprehensive documentation often requires going to external websites like the community portal. In the APM interface itself, they could add direct hyperlinks to relevant online documentation. This would provide easy access to admin guides and other resources when working within the GUI.

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Kelsey Braun

Information Technology Specialist at Allegheny Coupling

Good remote services feature and easy to setup

With LogMeIn Pro, we could connect up to 10 computers, and having an option for something in between would be good. Like, we went from 10 to the next level, which was around 50 or so. If there was a tier, perhaps around 20, that I would have probably purchased, and it would have been a better fit for what I needed.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It is a very helpful solution."

"With on-premises Active Directory, the main challenge was that we had no control when a user was working from home. We didn't know what exactly a user was doing and whether the AV was up to date or not. Intune provides better control of their machines."

"One of the most valuable features of Microsoft Intune is the detection and remediation script capability."

"The solution has reduced the risk of security breaches by 30%."

"The most valuable feature is that we can manage workstations or Android devices remotely without needing the device to be connected to our local network."

"It allows our clients to have the confidence to centrally manage policies for security. It helps them in securing the organization from a technology aspect."

"I can see that the patch management process is much improved with the bundled patch management option available in Microsoft Intune compared to the KPI deployment required by the other deployment solutions."

"The best features of Microsoft Intune include continuous implementation of new capabilities each year, covering almost everything."

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"I recommend F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) to others due to its reliability, and it is perceived as critical to security infrastructure."

"We have seen a return on investment from F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager. It provided access at a time when we didn't have it."

"Our customers have never complained about the stability"

"The performance of the solution is valuable."

"I rate the overall solution nine out of ten."

"The most valuable feature is the virtual IP creation. It's our most frequently used feature."

"Our organization is small - a college with about 3,500 students. We use F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager to protect our site, especially from the Iranian attacks we faced last year. We restrict access to only inside the country."

"On a scale from one to ten for stability, I would rate F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) a ten."

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"Technical support was able to address everything that I asked in a timely, responsible, satisfactory manner."

"The biggest thing is the flexibility, you can use it as long as you can get an internet connection. You can use it pretty much anywhere you're at. It just makes it a lot easier. We are a small staff, and if nobody is in the office, LogMeIn gives us secure access to get in there."

"Being able to remote access my computer means I can work at night from my house."

"The ability to easily connect back and retrieve data from the computer systems that I have."

"I can copy information and put it into a presentation that I may be putting together at another location."

"The most valuable feature is having it in a central location, all the different groups, and being able to ad-hoc or at will log on to whichever computer system I need to get to from a central spot."

"It must have been straightforward. My IT person set it up for me. It is a friendly program."

"If I could give it an 11 out of 10 I would, but I definitely give it a 10. It saves me time, it saves me headaches, it saves me a lot of problems, and I'm able to fix things quickly and move on. I can get in and out of the computer without anyone really even knowing that I fixed something."

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Cons

"Microsoft Intune can be improved by making it even more seamless for users to download their certificates."

"Enhancements for managing MacOS more comprehensively would be beneficial."

"The solution could improve by having better integration with Apple."

"The difficulty of the the roll out is surprisingly difficult considering this product is supposed to be an integrated part of the 365 suite."

"The security aspect could be more effective."

"I'd suggest adding more features for macOS in Intune. There should be more functionality for managing macOS. There should be a better capability for pushing things down on macOS. Currently, Intune is not capable of managing macOS at the same level as Windows."

"The worst aspect is the reporting."

"A more incisive reporting tool with automated progress updates and graphical representation would be beneficial, as the current manual method lacks efficiency and visual clarity."

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"F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) does not have a direction for SaaS."

"In my opinion, the GUI side needs some improvement based on my usage. Sometimes, it doesn't work as efficiently as the CLI side."

"Cloud services are something that F5 Access Policy Manager could do better"

"The price of this product can be improved."

"The solution is quite costly."

"If I could copy and paste objects instead of picking and configuring them from scratch each time, it would be great."

"The technical support’s response time must be improved."

"F5 BIG-IP APM disconnects when you leave it for long enough, but that is natural for IT solutions to do. That's a little bit frustrating."

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"Remote Access for external and internal customers."

"With Windows 10 we've had some issues with it crashing, and certain antivirus products cause it to fail. For the most part it's stable, but we do have an occasional crash mainly related to new operating systems. The new Microsoft Server and the new Windows operating systems sometimes have issues with it. But for the most part, in anything under, say, Windows 7, Windows 8, those seem to be pretty stable, and with the Microsoft Server 2012 and below, it's all stable. And I don't necessarily think it's LogMeIn. I think it may be Microsoft, to be honest with you."

"Maybe they can come up with a plan if you only use it for login and, occasionally, printing. Maybe you can charge what you used to charge and then if we want to use it for files or things that are more sophisticated, charge a little more."

"As far as the usability of it, I'd like to see if printing could be enabled in the basic version or the medium version. Some of the remote printing isn't available unless you go to the premium versions, and that's disappointing."

"Unfortunately, LogMeIn is a long ways from being perfect. It has a lot of really great features, though they don't always work well."

"At certain times of the day, during the "rush hour," it's very slow. I don't know if it's the latency of the internet or the amount of people on it in the afternoon at 4:00, 5:00pm. Getting data transferred takes a longer time than other times of the day."

"It does go down sometimes. You try to login, it tells you the workdesk computer is not available. It does kick you off a lot."

"The high pricing of the product is its only shortcoming that needs improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is competitive, but it is not cheap."

"We have a limited budget for security investments, so Microsoft should consider reducing pricing in our region. This would make investment more viable, especially since larger businesses in other countries can afford it easily."

"On a scale of one to ten with one being the cheapest, the cost of Microsoft Intune is a five."

"Intune is included with our F3 and E5 licenses."

"Microsoft Intune is not cost-effective as a standalone product."

"It's affordable. It's cheaper if you have an Office 365, E5, or E3 subscription because everything is there."

"The product is relatively pricey, but considering its benefits, I'd say it's fair. The benefits outweigh the expensive licensing fees, especially for large organizations, but medium-sized and smaller businesses may be unable to afford it."

"The price for Intune is fair."

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"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."

"The tool is a little bit expensive."

"The product is very expensive."

"Recently, they have simplified the licensing"

"I think it's competitively priced. I haven't priced it out since we started with it, but the yearly subscription fee is worth it. It's not outrageous, and I believe that it's worth it for our company to pay the fees for the use of the product."

"If you subscribe the package of 100 Agents, but install 5, you are still paying for the 100 agent package."

"It is pricey. When they renew me, they always boost it up, I call them and they cut it back a little bit."

"I am very happy to say that I have been very satisfied with the LogMeIn product, except for the escalation of the price. "

"It is expensive, but in the long run we still come out ahead, because it saves us so much labor and downtime driving from one location to the other. In the end it's well worth the expense."

"It is very good."

"We're paying $839 a year, so we're paying about $70 a month. We're using the smallest version of Pro."

"My company needs to make annual payments toward the licensing cost of the product. There are no extra costs in addition to the standard license fees of the product."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

15%

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

12%

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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

In my opinion, the GUI is perfect with the configuration options provided. F5 BIG-IP has given customization options ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)?

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What do you like most about LogMeIn Pro?

The remote services feature is definitely the most valuable, along with the capability to print remotely.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for LogMeIn Pro?

The only issue is that they could have a tier between 10 seats and 50. But for 10 seats, the price is fair.

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Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager

F5 Access Policy Manager

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Overview

Microsoft Intune provides centralized management of mobile devices and applications, ensuring security, compliance, and productivity through integration with Microsoft services like Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory.

Organizations use Intune for managing mobile devices and applications, enhancing security and compliance across platforms. With features like single sign-on, conditional access, and zero-touch deployment via Autopilot, it facilitates efficient operations. Intune's scalability, easy enrollment, and capabilities such as remote wipe support diverse device management, offering robust data protection and efficient operation. Despite its features, improvement areas include reporting, compatibility with non-Microsoft devices, and better support for macOS and Linux devices.

What are the key features of Microsoft Intune?

Seamless Integration: Works with Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, and System Center for streamlined management.
Conditional Access: Enhances security with policies that restrict access based on conditions.
Autopilot: Provides zero-touch deployment for setting up new devices efficiently.
Mobile Device Management: Enables control over both personal and corporate devices.
Application Deployment: Facilitates app delivery across a range of devices.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Centralized Management: Reduces complexity by managing devices and applications in one place.
Security Enhancement: Protects data with features like remote wipe and compliance monitoring.
Improved Productivity: Enhances efficiency with seamless integration and automation features.
Device Scalability: Supports diverse device management for growing business needs.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, Microsoft Intune is implemented to ensure secure and compliant device management. Companies leverage its capabilities to deploy security policies and manage both corporate-owned and BYOD environments, facilitating a unified approach to data protection and compliance.

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F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is an access management proxy solution for managing global access to the enterprise networks, cloud providers, applications, and application programming interfaces (APIs). Through a single management interface, BIG-IP APM consolidates remote, mobile, network, virtual, and web access.

BIG-IP APM can also serve as a bridge between modern and classic authentication and authorization protocols and methods. For applications which are unable to support modern authentication and authorization protocols, like SAML and OAuth with OIDC, but which do support classic authentication methods, BIG-IP APM converts user credentials to the appropriate authentication standard supported by the application.

BIG-IP APM Benefits:

Ease of use
Flexibility
Ability to integrate with other systems
Security features
Granular access control
Responsive and helpful support team

BIG-IP APM Features:

Support for Identity Aware Proxy (IAP) enabling Zero Trust application access
Context-based authorization with dynamic L4/L7 ACLs
Integration with third-party MFA solutions
DTLS 2.0 mode for delivering and securing applications
SAML 2.0 identity federation support
Support for OAuth 2.0 authorization protocol
SSO support for classic authentication (Kerberos, header- based, etc.), credential caching, OAuth 2.0, SAML 2.0, and FIDO2 (U2F)
AAA server authentication and high-availability
Integration with leading IAM vendor products (Microsoft, Okta, Ping Identity)
BIG IP Edge Client and F5 Access integrate with VMware Horizon ONE (AirWatch), Microsoft Intune and IBM MaaS360
Risk-based access leveraging third-party UEBA and risk engines (HTTP Connector)

Reviews from Real Users

Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by BIG-IP APM users.

Mahmmoud Rabie, Senior Site Reliability Engineer, writes that BIG-IP APM is "A highly stable solution for load balancing, but the initial setup is complex."

Clyde Livingston, Senior Process Specialist at Telstra, says that BIG-IP APM is "Easy to use, useful access remotely, but lacking stability."

Chris Lam, Senior Solution Consultant at Macroview Telecom Limited, states that BIG-IP APM is "Useful for remote access VPN and VPI integration with VMware.

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The North Face, Slingbox, Lutron, The Weather Company

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