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F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) vs Ivanti Tunnel [EOL] comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Man...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
124
Ranking in other categories
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) (1st)
Ivanti Tunnel [EOL]
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (39th)
 

Mindshare comparison

F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Ivanti Tunnel [EOL] aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) is designed for Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) and holds a mindshare of 12.2%, down 15.7% compared to last year.
Ivanti Tunnel [EOL], on the other hand, focuses on Enterprise Infrastructure VPN, holds 0.7% mindshare, up 0.6% since last year.
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)12.2%
NetScaler11.5%
Fortinet FortiADC8.3%
Other68.0%
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ivanti Tunnel0.7%
OpenVPN Access Server11.7%
Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks6.4%
Other81.2%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
 

Featured Reviews

edshyaa - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at Stryker
Load balancing has improved traffic distribution and currently supports high availability upgrades
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) offers effective load balancing methods that help distribute traffic across our servers, whether we have two or several. This load balancing feature stands out as it is the fundamental work we do with F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM). While I recognize there are many features, such as iRules, which I have not explored yet, we primarily work on VIPs, pool members, and traffic distribution. The load balancing algorithms' flexibility makes them very useful for our team, enabling us to choose different servers and manage load effectively. We use various methods based on user or application requirements, making the algorithms set up by F5 in the backend quite helpful. F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) positively impacts our organization primarily through its load balancing capabilities. We avoid traffic overload on individual servers by placing backend servers behind F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) VIP. This load balancing helps us manage traffic effectively. Since the configuration of the I-series, we have had smooth performance, and with the recent migration to the R-series, it is working faster than before, providing positive outcomes for our operations. Since moving to the R-series, I notice improved performance; it is user-friendly and handles traffic efficiently. The upgrading process is different as we create tenants and a main host. R-series has better CPU and memory, leading to higher throughput with minimal downtime, making it a significant improvement over the I-series.
AK
Cyber Security Engineer at Mudra Electronics limited
Provides efficient data security and good technical support services
We use Ivanti Tunnel to provide and publish access to on-premise applications The product's interface needs improvement. I rate the product's stability a ten out of ten. One of our Ivanti Tunnel's customers manages 300 end users, and another customer manages 200 end users. I rate its…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We like is how they integrate nicely with the Oracle PeopleSoft application."
"When I look to work with a vendor like this, I look for vendors that are responsive, certainly ones that have a good reputation, and ones that when you get their products, they actually do what they tell you they're going to do."
"In terms of stability, it is stable."
"I am very satisfied with the product overall."
"The feature I find the most valuable is the support infrastructure."
"Most important is that it stops very common attacks which can be performed by a simple hacker, and up to the advanced level."
"The solution is the most requested by our customers, so it's an important direction for our business."
"It is the centerpiece of a lot of the solutions that we build, and it has integrated with everything that we have needed it to."
"The technical support team provides good services and faster response times."
 

Cons

"Recently, I've seen one of the attacks on this particular network, where they managed to bypass its multi-factor authentication."
"Security and Reporting."
"Currently, the product offers everything we need. I can't recall any features that may be lacking."
"Bugs are the part of program and they are fixed with every release, as with any vendor."
"We would like to see load balancing between the cloud and the on-premise, a straightforward deployment feature."
"The SharePoint SSO part has some room for improvement."
"The pricing model has caused some frustration. My clients implemented the solution and later wanted to upgrade the features but the pricing structure was complicated. There are other solutions with better pricing models."
"From a cost perspective, I agreed to analyze the standards in terms of load balancing. However, the cost that they have with AWS are almost prohibitive."
"The product's interface needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"BIG-IP LTM isn't a cheap solution - I'd rate its pricing as three out of five."
"I use a yearly subscription, which is the most expensive one now compared to its competitors."
"Security should be involved in any base license. When you bring on F5, you only have default license. Then, the ASM product license has to be purchased. It would be great if F5 could include the ASM in the base license."
"Purchasing through the AWS Marketplace was good. We chose to go through the AWS Marketplace because everything that we needed was a soft appliance. We needed something to work in Amazon, and this product was available there."
"The cost is high for this product, so it's not suitable for small customers, e.g. those with small environments."
"F5 is more expensive than other solutions, so you have to be sure F5 is the best solution to fit the requirements."
"The price of F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) is too high."
"F5 BIG-IP can be expensive, although there are trial versions available which are helpful to find out if the solution is right for your company."
"The product has average pricing."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
8%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business62
Midsize Enterprise32
Large Enterprise86
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with F5 BIG-IP?
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) could improve file upload speeds when opening cases and attaching files; sometimes, downloading files like QKView takes time, depending on size. I expect faste...
What is your primary use case for F5 BIG-IP?
My main use case for F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) is placing our applications on F5 and the backend servers on the pool. We also regularly renew SSL certificates before they expire, usuall...
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Also Known As

F5 BIG-IP, BIG-IP LTM, F5 ASM, Viprion, F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition , Crescendo Networks Application Delivery Controller, BIG IP
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Sample Customers

Riken, TransUnion, Tepco Systems Administration, Daejeon University, G&T Bank, Danamon, CyberAgent Inc.
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