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F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) vs LoadBalancer Enterprise vs Radware Alteon comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.1
F5 BIG-IP LTM offers strong ROI with 24/7 availability and security, though some note high costs and variable returns.
Sentiment score
5.7
LoadBalancer Enterprise enhances network reliability and security, crucial for VoIP, while being cost-effective and vital for continuous operations.
Sentiment score
7.6
Radware Alteon enhances efficiency and security, offering affordability, reliability, and robust load balancing with reduced downtime and management complexity.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.7
F5 BIG-IP's customer service is praised for expertise and resources, though some experience delays and regional support issues.
Sentiment score
8.0
Loadbalancer Enterprise's support is praised for expertise and responsiveness, despite minor delays; users highly value their reliability.
Sentiment score
7.4
Radware Alteon support is praised for efficiency but needs improvement in response times and language communication barriers.
I would rate the technical support of F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) nine out of ten.
We never face support issues, and their team resolves any critical issues quickly once they are involved.
There is a dedicated expert answering even the toughest questions.
The customer service and support are excellent.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
F5 BIG-IP LTM is valued for scalability, flexibility, and adaptability, with configuration and licensing considerations for optimal deployment.
Sentiment score
7.8
LoadBalancer Enterprise excels in scalability, handling high loads smoothly, though some face hardware and budget constraints.
Sentiment score
8.0
Radware Alteon is highly scalable, efficiently handling large traffic volumes and adapts to enterprise needs with robust performance.
It handles peak loads and thousands of concurrent connections without exceeding 10% utilization.
We have it deployed across multiple geographic locations, benefiting from load balancing resiliency.
I would rate it a nine out of ten for scalability.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
F5 BIG-IP LTM is valued for stability, handling high loads well despite occasional bugs, making it preferred by organizations.
Sentiment score
7.9
LoadBalancer Enterprise is stable and reliable, with minimal issues and high stability ratings, suitable for production environments.
Sentiment score
8.2
Radware Alteon is praised for stability, reliability, and minimal downtime despite past issues resolved through updates.
We've never faced downtime, even during peak transaction hours.
There is minimal downtime, and the solution is quite stable.
 

Room For Improvement

F5 BIG-IP LTM is expensive, complex, lacks flexibility, and needs better UI, reporting, support, cloud integration, and pricing.
LoadBalancer Enterprise needs simplified configuration, enhanced scalability, API access, improved security, lower pricing, and better Metaswitch integration.
Enhancements in automation, scalability, cloud integration, and improved cybersecurity tools are needed to address user dissatisfaction with Radware Alteon.
They keep integrating new features that sometimes break our production, but we use clustered systems, so we can test those software releases.
Other OEMs offer free courses and hands-on labs on new technologies and features, which we find useful.
Integration with cloud services could be improved.
 

Setup Cost

F5 BIG-IP LTM pricing is higher with complex licensing, but performance justifies the cost; AWS Marketplace is convenient yet costlier.
Enterprise users find LoadBalancer Enterprise offers good value, with negotiable costs, affordable upgrades, and competitive pricing options.
Radware Alteon is cost-efficient with flexible licensing, offering great value for performance and support, appealing to budget-conscious enterprises.
For our solution, it was right in the middle of price performance.
The cost of the Radware solution is reasonable and stable.
The implementation and running costs are quite high.
 

Valuable Features

F5 BIG-IP LTM provides traffic management, security, and customization with iRules, SSL offloading, and an intuitive interface.
LoadBalancer Enterprise provides reliable, user-friendly load balancing with scalability and efficiency, ensuring consistent service with low latency and essential integrations.
Radware Alteon excels in load balancing, security, and scalability, offering user-friendly management and reliable performance with excellent support.
One of the most beneficial features of F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) is its ability to identify compromised traffic and its capabilities in authentication.
The product allows us to manage multiple networks and VLANs into a single box and add numerous web services and farms efficiently.
The most valuable features include the availability with an optional high-availability mode ensuring service continuity because of the resiliency.
I find the best features to be the flexibility and ease of use.
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) category, the mindshare of F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) is 15.9%, up from 15.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of LoadBalancer Enterprise is 4.3%, up from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Radware Alteon is 4.6%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)15.9%
Radware Alteon4.6%
LoadBalancer Enterprise4.3%
Other75.2%
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
 

Featured Reviews

Bonieber  Orofeo - PeerSpot reviewer
Identifying compromised traffic and securing data has been a significant advantage
One of the most beneficial features of F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) is its ability to identify compromised traffic and its capabilities in authentication. Additionally, the security aspect of it provides a significant advantage as it helps us secure our data, which is a major investment and benefit for us. Before using this system, we had difficulties in storing our data and managing the traffic that comes in and out.
Roger Seelaender - PeerSpot reviewer
Great WAF - low-maintenance solution that performs as advertised
The solution can be improved with the development of a SIP engine because it is difficult to manage SBCs. All SBCs are really tough to write rules for. If we could put this in front of an SBC to have the right rules to possibly block the traffic, that would be very helpful. The solution can also improve the relationship between Loadbalancer.org and Metaswitch, or now, Microsoft because Metaswitch was purchased by Microsoft. They both position themselves as certified but don't always talk to each other. I wish there would be closer integration between the solution and the vendors when either release new upgrades to their product line. Often we find issues on either end post upgrades.
Gaurav-Mishra - PeerSpot reviewer
Debugging and SSL offloading are excellent, and it's easy to create policies
Multiple software bugs exist. Most of the time, they're issues with Radware's patching. The organization has a vulnerability and penetration team attempting to upgrade the system to version n minus one. If we have deployed the software to the n-minus-one range, the device isn't performing well because it's already in the testing version. Version compatibility is a critical issue. If a vulnerability team or penetration team suggests you upgrade your device or server to the n-minus-one range once we are deployed, that's an issue. We get alerts in two formats: graph and decimal. The graph format is a good one, but it's not so easy to debug and prioritize issues.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
12%
University
7%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business62
Midsize Enterprise31
Large Enterprise84
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise12
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business17
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise21
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with F5 BIG-IP?
The GUI of F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) could be improved. It's not something regarding how it processes or ...
What is your primary use case for F5 BIG-IP?
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) is a perfect product for load balancing and WAF, and I would recommend it far m...
Do you recommend Loadbalancer.org?
Since Loadbalancer.org is an open-source solution, I would recommend this solution for smaller businesses that don’t ...
What do you like most about Loadbalancer.org?
Existing customers are trying to migrate from the physical F5 load balancer to the AVI load balancer because it is sc...
What do you like most about Radware Alteon?
It saves us a lot of work in terms of management since it has tasks already defined automatically. That enables us to...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Radware Alteon?
We have a three-year contract with Radware. It is beneficial to have a longer-term contract because you can obtain mo...
What needs improvement with Radware Alteon?
It is a fairly complete service and it is difficult for me to think of what can be improved. A feature that I would l...
 

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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Alteon, Radware AppWall
 

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Sample Customers

Riken, TransUnion, Tepco Systems Administration, Daejeon University, G&T Bank, Danamon, CyberAgent Inc.
Vodafone, NASA, Mercedes, NBC, Siemens, AT&T, Barclays, Zurich, Penn State University, Fiserv, Canon, Toyota, University of Cambridge, US Army, US Navy, Ocean Spray, ASOS, Pfizer, BBC, Bacardi, Monsoon, River Island, U.S Air Force, King's College London, NHS, Ricoh, Philips, Santander, TATA Communications, Ericcson, Ross Video, Evertz, TalkTalk TV, Giacom, Rapid Host.
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