Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now

Compare F5 NGINX Ingress Controller and HAProxy

Save
    Log in to your account
    to save comparisons,
    products and more.
At a Glance
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
Star Rating
(17)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
HAProxy
HAProxy
Star Rating
(533)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
FREE Open Source
Browse all 2 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that HAProxy excels in performance and reliability, achieving a score of 9.6, which is higher than F5 NGINX Ingress Controller's performance rating. Reviewers mention that HAProxy's ability to handle high traffic loads efficiently is a significant advantage for businesses with demanding workloads.
  • Reviewers mention that F5 NGINX Ingress Controller offers superior ease of use, with a score of 9.1 compared to HAProxy's 8.7. Users on G2 appreciate the intuitive interface and straightforward setup process, making it a preferred choice for teams looking for quick deployment.
  • G2 users highlight HAProxy's strong API integrations, scoring 9.1, which allows for seamless connectivity with various applications. Users say that this feature is crucial for organizations that rely on multiple tools and need a cohesive ecosystem.
  • Users report that F5 NGINX Ingress Controller shines in quality of support, with a score of 9.3, compared to HAProxy's 9.0. Reviewers mention that the responsive customer service and extensive documentation provided by F5 make troubleshooting and implementation smoother.
  • Reviewers mention that HAProxy's logging and reporting capabilities are robust, scoring 8.7, which is essential for monitoring and analyzing traffic patterns. Users say that this feature helps in proactive issue resolution and performance optimization.
  • Users on G2 report that F5 NGINX Ingress Controller has a slight edge in security monitoring, with a score of 8.5 compared to HAProxy's 8.2. Reviewers mention that the advanced security features offered by F5 provide peace of mind for businesses concerned about data protection.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
No pricing available
HAProxy
HAProxy
FREE
Open Source
Browse all 2 pricing plans
Free Trial
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
No trial information available
HAProxy
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
16
9.2
418
Ease of Use
9.1
16
8.6
491
Ease of Setup
9.0
14
8.5
449
Ease of Admin
8.8
14
8.5
313
Quality of Support
9.3
15
9.0
309
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
12
9.0
240
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
16
9.0
436
Features by Category
Web Application Firewall (WAF)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
9.2
60
Analysis
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Controls
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
9.1
56
Not enough data
9.0
53
Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
51
Not enough data
7.9
14
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
52
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
48
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Protection
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
48
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Resolution
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
47
Not enough data
8.0
29
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability - Load Balancing
Not enough data
8.3
75
Not enough data
8.3
75
Not enough data
8.4
74
Not enough data
8.4
69
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
Not enough data
8.6
70
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.4
70
Not enough data
8.2
68
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
8.0
67
Not enough data
8.0
65
Not enough data
8.2
67
Not enough data
8.6
67
Not enough data
8.5
84
API Construction
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
API Management
Not enough data
9.1
79
Not enough data
8.8
81
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
7.9
68
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Integration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
71
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
HAProxy
HAProxy
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller and HAProxy are categorized as Load Balancing and Container Networking
Unique Categories
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
11.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
64.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.5%
HAProxy
HAProxy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
20.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.3%
Reviewers' Industry
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
Information Technology and Services
29.4%
Internet
11.8%
Computer & Network Security
11.8%
Consulting
5.9%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Other
35.3%
HAProxy
HAProxy
Information Technology and Services
12.3%
Financial Services
11.7%
Computer Software
10.9%
Computer & Network Security
6.0%
Banking
4.9%
Other
54.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sneh  S.
SS
Sneh S.
Verified User in Automotive

it is easy to implemnt and control traffic based on use case and port like 443 (hhtps ) and http (80 ) and it support custom TCP port also . you can use nginx ingress controller on VM (IAAS ) based server and kuberneties (PAAS ) based servie also .

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

additional WAF like components need to be crafted manually (or purchase F5's) compared to traefik's where you can still use their plug-ins without subscribing to their paid offering. I have also stopped using any traditional ingress with the Gateway API...

HAProxy
HAProxy
Most Helpful Favorable Review
KA
Kerim A.
Verified User in Banking

The HAPEE version combines a productive load balancer with excellent built-in software WAF and mod_security., as well as protection from DOS attacks, protection from bots, a module for google recaptcha. It was the built-in security system that first...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Automotive

No UDP support, hence we faced challenges with device traffic load balancing

Alternatives
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller Alternatives
Cloudflare Application Security and Performance
Cloudflare Application Security and Performance
Add Cloudflare Application Security and Performance
Hostwinds
Hostwinds
Add Hostwinds
Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode)
Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode)
Add Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode)
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Kubernetes Engine
Add Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
HAProxy
HAProxy Alternatives
F5 NGINX
Nginx
Add F5 NGINX
Traefik
Traefik
Add Traefik
Kong Gateway
Kong Gateway
Add Kong Gateway
Cloudflare Application Security and Performance
Cloudflare Application Security and Performance
Add Cloudflare Application Security and Performance
Discussions
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
F5 NGINX Ingress Controller has no discussions with answers
HAProxy
HAProxy Discussions
Is HAProxy an API gateway?
2 comments
JL
Yes it can beRead more
Is HAProxy a reverse proxy?
2 comments
Edgars V.
EV
Yes, it's a reverse proxy. Actually it's one of the best reverse proxies out there.Read more
Is HAProxy a firewall?
2 comments
Rahul C.
RC
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more