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.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) | 1.4% |
| Cisco Umbrella | 16.7% |
| Zscaler Internet Access | 14.5% |
| Other | 67.4% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Secure Web Gateways (SWG) | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs Cisco Umbrella | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs Fortinet FortiGate SWG | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Intune | 4.1 | N/A | 94% | 298 interviewsAdd to research |
| Microsoft Entra ID | 4.3 | N/A | 95% | 235 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 8 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 1 |
| Large Enterprise | 4 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 110 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 81 |
| Large Enterprise | 352 |
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.
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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.
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) was previously known as F5 Access Policy Manager.
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions Manager at Macroview Telecom Limited | 4.0 | I use F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) for SSL VPN and identity access management. It supports various authentication protocols, including legacy ones, but lacks direction for SaaS. I've worked with other solutions like Cisco and Palo Alto. |
| Business Development Manager at Pylones | 4.5 | I use F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) for secure system access, integrating with third-party authentication systems. It verifies device security with features like pre-logon checks. Improvement is needed for cloud integration, but overall, APM enhances security and reduces costs. |
| Professional Services Specialist at a security firm with 51-200 employees | 4.5 | I use F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager primarily for creating authentication-driven landing pages. Its valuable authentication features include SAML and SSO. However, improving object management and offering copy-pasting capabilities would enhance usability. I haven't used or compared it with competitors. |
| Senior Network Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees | 4.5 | I use the F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager primarily for creating WAFs and configuring virtual servers. Its most valuable feature is virtual IP creation, ensuring seamless traffic management. The GUI could improve, but it remains scalable and cost-effective. |
| Associate Network Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees | 4.0 | Based on client needs, we configure F5 BIG-IP APM for VPN and load balancing. The GUI is customizable and provides strong performance. However, integrating better documentation within the interface would improve usability. It's adaptable to various enterprise requirements. |
| IT Security Specialist at a educational organization with 201-500 employees | 4.0 | I use F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager for managing user access, VPNs, and protecting our college from cyberattacks. Despite its effectiveness, it is costly, and our CIO is considering a switch to the more affordable Citrix NetScaler WAF. |
| Sr. Architect at NBC Universal | 4.0 | No summary available |
| Deputy managing director at AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LTD | 3.5 | We find F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager valuable for its load balancing features, which support our web applications and integrate with our core banking system. Although we lack local knowledgeable support teams, the investment yielded a 100% return. |
