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F5 BIG-IQ pros and cons

Vendor: F5
3.7 out of 5

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PROS

F5 BIG-IQ offers scalability that supports the transition from larger to smaller boxes and virtualization for flexibility.
The Load Balancing and WAF are valuable features, enhancing traffic management and security.
The integration capacity of F5 BIG-IQ allows for personalized and configured rules with high capacity.
F5 BIG-IQ functions as a central management system for BIG-IP, simplifying management across multiple devices.
F5 BIG-IQ effectively protects web-based applications, providing a reliable web-based application firewall.

CONS

F5 BIG-IQ experiences delays with the shell, kernel, or Linux, especially when using the Virtual Edition in the cloud.
Integration with VAS requires improvement.
Pricing of F5 BIG-IQ is high compared to other American options.
F5 BIG-IQ should expand its certificate management capabilities beyond just Venafi.
Stability issues occur with frequent loss of VIPs, causing troubleshooting challenges.
 

F5 BIG-IQ Pros review quotes

Bikale Kassu - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 13, 2025
We mainly use F5 BIG-IQ to protect our web-based applications, such as our email and website, so we use it as a web-based application firewall for those services.
AC
Oct 11, 2020
The GUI is fine, at least from an engineer's perspective.
IA
Sep 5, 2019
We use this solution on a daily basis, and it is very stable.
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AC
Dec 9, 2019
Features like AFM, the gateway, and Global DNS are the coolest features that save work for us.
reviewer836742 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 26, 2020
The best aspect of the solution is that we can have everything integrated with a rather large capacity in order to personalize and configure specific rules.
AyodejiAbimbola - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 26, 2024
F5 BIG-IQ reduces the propensity for error.
reviewer1325415 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 26, 2020
The reporting feature is quite good.
Nikolay Dimitrov - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 20, 2024
F5 BIG-IQ is a central management system for the BIG-IP.
Ravindra-Mali - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 28, 2025
It is quite good in a large environment where I have multiple devices; it is easy to manage the devices.
AshutoshMalik - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 8, 2025
The product is excellent.
 

F5 BIG-IQ Cons review quotes

Bikale Kassu - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 13, 2025
For stability, F5 BIG-IQ rates a two or three because currently we are integrating it with our third party as a port forwarding service. We created many VIPs, but on average, weekly, we lose three to five connections, making the troubleshooting part a headache for us.
AC
Oct 11, 2020
They could use YAML or JSON if they wanted to make it a little bit easier for us.
IA
Sep 5, 2019
There are a lot of scripts available on the internet for people who know how to use them, but with a graphical interface, it would be easier for new users.
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AC
Dec 9, 2019
The shell, kernel, or Linux has something like a delay, especially with the Virtual Edition, when you are trying to implement it in the cloud and you want to access it remotely with web management. It would be great if they could improve their kernel. It was difficult for me, especially when I got started with BIG-IP. I was struggling to find which commands work with it. If you want to work with it, you have to be a Linux guy.
reviewer836742 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 26, 2020
The solution should improve pricing. It's expensive in comparison to other American solutions.
AyodejiAbimbola - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 26, 2024
The solution's rSeries has been made free, and iSeries should be made free as well.
reviewer1325415 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 26, 2020
Integration with VAS is something that they need to work on.
Nikolay Dimitrov - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 20, 2024
F5 BIG-IQ is a complex solution, and it cannot manage everything related to BIG-IPs.
Ravindra-Mali - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 28, 2025
From a hands-on experience perspective, more resources should be available on the Internet, like labs and lab preparations.
Surya Kant Pasayat - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 10, 2022
F5 BIG-IQ should improve by being a complete certificate management solution because currently, it is only for Venafi. Other automation platforms, should be added.

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