A10 Networks Thunder ADC vs LoadBalancer Enterprise comparison

A10 Networks Thunder ADC vs. LoadBalancer Enterprise

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Review summaries and opinions

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ROI

Sentiment score

5.4

A10 Networks Thunder ADC boosts ROI quickly with automation, improved traffic management, reduced downtime, and enhanced operational efficiency.

Sentiment score

5.1

LoadBalancer Enterprise enhanced reliability, reduced costs, improved productivity, and boosted customer satisfaction, crucial for business operations in VoIP.

We do see a return on investment and cost reductions after the implementation of A10 Networks Thunder ADC.

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Head Of Technical And Network Security at Connex Information Technologies

There are very lesser downtimes in terms of my overall data, including software deployment, development, and testing cycles.

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Sr QA Automation Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

One of the reasons why we went for LoadBalancer Enterprise is because of losing revenue when services are not available.

Femi Adeyemi

Senior Team Lead Systems Administrator at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees

Customer Service

Sentiment score

6.8

A10 Networks Thunder ADC is commended for its responsive support, despite requests for improved resources and emergency staffing.

Sentiment score

7.4

LoadBalancer Enterprise support is praised for 24/7 availability, expertise, quick resolutions, and being highly rated despite occasional coordination issues.

Their tech support is very responsible, and their response time is very low, providing superb support.

Ayesh Jayaweera

PM at Connex Information Technologies

The support we receive from the team is quite excellent.

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Head Of Technical And Network Security at Connex Information Technologies

The problem is that even the support team from A10 is not very familiar with their device.

NAREK MOVSESYAN

Network Team Lead at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

I can expect a response within fifteen to twenty minutes after I put in a ticket to release the license.

MuthukaruppasamyR

Senior Network At Dxc Technology Professional at DXC Technology

They respond immediately when we do reach out.

Senior Information Technology Security Consultant at Mideast Data Systems

I would rate LoadBalancer Enterprise's customer support at nine out of ten.

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Senior L3 Cloud Platform Network & Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.0

A10 Networks Thunder ADC excels in scalability and adaptability, efficiently managing traffic growth and supporting balanced workloads across environments.

Sentiment score

7.4

LoadBalancer Enterprise scales efficiently with easy server management, flexible licensing, and minor cost limitations, suiting various business sizes.

A10 Networks Thunder ADC's scalability is impressive.

reviewer2817921

IT Architecture Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees

A10 Networks Thunder ADC can handle growth easily, and I have scaled up during higher traffic periods.

reviewer2817951

Senior Consultant and Creative Director at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

However, the problem is that if I have different models, I am not able to configure them in one virtual chassis.

NAREK MOVSESYAN

Network Team Lead at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

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LoadBalancer Enterprise is easy to scale, maintain, and modify, which makes adding or removing servers a simple process.

Senior Information Technology Security Consultant at Mideast Data Systems

LoadBalancer Enterprise ensures that it distributes the load properly so that the system is not broken.

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Sr QA Automation Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

I rate the scalability of LoadBalancer Enterprise as excellent since it adapts perfectly to increased traffic volume or the addition of new applications.

reviewer2882613

ingénieur réseau at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.1

A10 Networks Thunder ADC ensures high stability and performance with minimal downtime, effective load balancing, and prompt support.

Sentiment score

8.0

LoadBalancer Enterprise maintains high stability with minimal disruptions, efficient issue resolution, seamless failover, and controlled upgrades appreciated by users.

In some of our deployments of A10 Networks Thunder ADC, we have employed DDoS and other security features, and for the past few years, we haven't experienced any major incidents.

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Head Of Technical And Network Security at Connex Information Technologies

A10 Networks Thunder ADC is very stable in my experience.

reviewer2788500

Network Operations Engineer at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Most of the time, it just runs in the background without issues.

reviewer2817951

Senior Consultant and Creative Director at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

The regular health checks that LoadBalancer Enterprise performs using regular Jenkins jobs utilize all the functionalities of LoadBalancer Enterprise to make sure everything is working perfectly according to my design.

Sr QA Automation Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

In 90% to 99% of cases, I can say it is seamless.

Senior Information Technology Security Consultant at Mideast Data Systems

LoadBalancer Enterprise is stable.

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Senior L3 Cloud Platform Network & Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees

Room For Improvement

A10 Networks Thunder ADC needs UI improvements, better documentation, integration, security updates, and simplified management to enhance market presence.

LoadBalancer Enterprise needs setup simplification, enhanced security, scalability, pricing adjustments, better analytics, documentation, vendor integration, and easier configurations.

Having more structured, real-world configuration examples would make a big difference, especially for teams that are new to the platform, helping reduce the initial learning curve for them.

reviewer2817951

Senior Consultant and Creative Director at a consultancy with 11-50 employees

The primary problem with A10 Thunder devices is the documentation and the knowledge base.

NAREK MOVSESYAN

Network Team Lead at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

In the vThunder series of A10 Networks Thunder ADC, they have a perpetual license model and a subscription model, but in the Thunder series, the physical appliance does not have a perpetual license model, mainly operating on the subscription model.

Ayesh Jayaweera

PM at Connex Information Technologies

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If advanced features such as iRules are required, and complete detailed WAF monitoring is desired along with policies that can be learned and then implemented afterwards as you have in F5, then LoadBalancer Enterprise lacks these capabilities.

Senior L3 Cloud Platform Network & Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees

Documentation needs improvement because having information is essential for working with advanced configurations.

Senior Information Technology Security Consultant at Mideast Data Systems

LoadBalancer Enterprise could work more on content caching by bypassing the back-end server more often and making the cache more accessible so that it gives better and more robust results.

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Sr QA Automation Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Setup Cost

A10 Networks Thunder ADC offers competitive pricing and cost-effective licensing, with users saving 20-30% compared to F5.

LoadBalancer Enterprise offers cost-effective pricing and flexibility, with annual support, making it valued among enterprise users despite not being the cheapest.

I estimate that I can save around 20 to 30 percent of my budget with A10 Networks Thunder ADC.

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Head Of Technical And Network Security at Connex Information Technologies

The setup cost is cheap and licensing is also reasonably priced.

Senior Information Technology Security Consultant at Mideast Data Systems

Regarding the pricing of LoadBalancer Enterprise, I only pay for a license, and whatever license I use doesn't require the same CAPEX investment as physical hardware.

MuthukaruppasamyR

Senior Network At Dxc Technology Professional at DXC Technology

The cost of LoadBalancer Enterprise is better and a bit cheaper compared to other products.

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Senior L3 Cloud Platform Network & Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees

Valuable Features

A10 Networks Thunder ADC enhances application performance with load balancing, security features, and simplified licensing, ensuring efficient traffic management.

LoadBalancer Enterprise offers efficient load distribution, scalability, user-friendly interface, advanced routing, and seamless integration for high availability.

Application load balancing in A10 Networks Thunder ADC plays a crucial role in improving application reliability during peak periods.

Ayesh Jayaweera

PM at Connex Information Technologies

What really stands out to me about A10 Networks Thunder ADC is how customizable, performant, and automated the platform is.

reviewer2817921

IT Architecture Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees

The advanced load balancing plus SSL offloading in A10 Networks Thunder ADC directly improves application uptime, speed, scalability, server efficiency, and user experience.

reviewer2788500

Network Operations Engineer at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Now, we achieve about 99% availability across all servers thanks to the health check feature in the load balancer.

Senior Information Technology Security Consultant at Mideast Data Systems

LoadBalancer Enterprise simulates production traffic profiles by using a realistic traffic generator that models different requests and transaction mixes such as reads and writes, leveraging replay traffic from sanitized production traces whenever possible.

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Sr QA Automation Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

LoadBalancer Enterprise has impacted my organization positively by making our applications and services available to all users across the globe.

Femi Adeyemi

Senior Team Lead Systems Administrator at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees

Categories and Ranking

A10 Networks Thunder ADC

Ranking in Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)

9th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

LoadBalancer Enterprise

Ranking in Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)

8th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) category, the mindshare of A10 Networks Thunder ADC is 5.7%, up from 4.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of LoadBalancer Enterprise is 4.9%, up from 3.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
LoadBalancer Enterprise	4.9%
A10 Networks Thunder ADC	5.7%
Other	89.4%

Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)

Featured Reviews

Global load balancing has improved reliability and currently reduces latency across multi-cloud

Head Of Technical And Network Security at Connex Information Technologies

I have experience with AWS, and I also have experience with both AWS and Azure, and sometimes GCP as well. We utilize multi-cloud support with A10 Networks Thunder ADC. We have customers utilizing A10 Networks Thunder ADC in the public cloud as well. I didn't technically involve myself with analytics in A10 Networks Thunder ADC because I haven't been involved in that part in the past few years. According to my team, the analytics tools are quite prominent, so there are no issues there. We have a distributorship with A10 Networks and are considered a partner. I would rate this review 9 out of 10.

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High availability and strong security have supported our apps but advanced traffic control still improves

Senior L3 Cloud Platform Network & Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees

LoadBalancer Enterprise can be improved because the layer seven programmability is not as powerful as it could be. We cannot write code and programming on it. Additionally, access management and identity options are not available here like they are in F5 VPN. The WAF depth and analytics, such as in-depth logs and the WAF learning option that we have in other load balancers, are much easier to configure and to harden the policies and polish them. That option is not here. Fine-tuning is a bit difficult compared to other solutions. The automation and API maturity does not appear to be at the level of other load balancers. The main limitation is that there is nothing here with regards to F5 APM. There is no iRules option or policy option to manipulate the traffic according to requirements, which is a bit difficult. If an organization is basic and does not want very advanced features, then it is acceptable. However, if advanced features such as iRules are required, and complete detailed WAF monitoring is desired along with policies that can be learned and then implemented afterwards as you have in F5, then LoadBalancer Enterprise lacks these capabilities.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Construction Company

17%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	18

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	19

Questions from the Community

Which is the best DDoS protection solution for a big ISP for monitoring and mitigating?

I would recommend A10 Networks due that it delivers high performance in a small form factor to reduce OPEX with significantly lower power usage, rack space, and cooling requirements compared to oth...

Do you recommend A10 Networks Thunder ADC?

I do recommend A10 Networks Thunder ADC. It's very user-friendly, easy to configure, and flexible. It is a very useful solution - especially now, when a lot of employees are working remotely. I hav...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for A10 Networks Thunder ADC?

The experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for A10 Networks Thunder ADC is a question for another department, not for me.

Do you recommend Loadbalancer.org?

Since Loadbalancer.org is an open-source solution, I would recommend this solution for smaller businesses that don’t have major scaling requirements and don’t have the budget for a commercial solut...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Loadbalancer.org?

I purchased LoadBalancer Enterprise through the AWS marketplace. With the licensing and setup cost, I think it is pretty good, but the overall cost is not something I am aware of. That is handled b...

What needs improvement with Loadbalancer.org?

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Also Known As

Thunder ADC, AX Series

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Overview

A10 Networks Thunder ADC delivers efficient load balancing, SSL offloading, and enhanced security to ensure high application availability across cloud and on-premises environments. It optimizes performance and reduces costs while maintaining reliability during peak loads.

A10 Networks Thunder ADC supports enterprises in managing server load and ensuring secure, high-availability application delivery with features like DDoS protection and SSL offloading. Its cloud flexibility, operational efficiency, and advanced traffic management are key attributes, despite areas for improvement in user interface design, documentation examples, and third-party tool integration. Scalability, logging capacity, and automation for virtual appliances need attention, along with pricing adjustments for certain markets.

What are the most important features?

Load Balancing: Ensures even distribution of network traffic, enhancing performance and reliability.
SSL Offloading: Reduces the burden on servers by handling SSL encryption and decryption processes.
Security Enhancements: Provides robust features like DDoS protection for safer application delivery.
Cloud Flexibility: Adapts to both on-premises and cloud environments for versatile application support.
User-Friendly Interface: Prioritizes ease of use for efficient management, though improvements are needed.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

High Availability: Guarantees that applications remain accessible even during high traffic.
Scalability: Offers the ability to expand operations, addressing evolving enterprise demands.
Cost Efficiency: Optimizes costs through strategic resource allocation and efficient management.
Operational Efficiency: Enhances performance through effective traffic management and resource optimization.
Comprehensive Licensing: Provides flexible licensing options to accommodate diverse organizational setups.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, A10 Networks Thunder ADC enables secure, efficient management of server loads and application delivery. Enterprises use its features to protect data, facilitate remote work, and maintain performance amid traffic spikes by hosting applications centrally, ensuring continuous business operations.

A10 Networks

LoadBalancer Enterprise offers a reliable, high-availability solution designed for efficient load distribution and a user-friendly interface, catering to teams with foundational network expertise.

LoadBalancer Enterprise enhances network performance through effective traffic routing, monitoring, and high availability. Users benefit from SSL termination with SNI and Layer 7 load balancing, ensuring seamless connections with reduced complexity compared to alternatives. While known for its user-friendly approach, improvements in configuration simplicity, scalable hardware upgrades, and enhanced notification systems are often discussed for better user experience. Additional demands include HTTP API access, automated configuration backups, DNS load balancing, and enhanced graphing data capabilities. Competitive pricing and heightened security for sensitive data are frequently requested. Interface refresh issues and Microsoft compatibility are noted among users, who deploy it for SSL/HTTP traffic management, redundancy, failover capabilities, web filtering, and cloud migration support.

What are LoadBalancer Enterprise's key features?

Ease of Use: Accessible interface for team members with basic network knowledge.
Reliability and High Availability: Ensures consistent service with effective load distribution.
SSL Termination with SNI: Supports secure connections with Server Name Indication.
Layer 7 Load Balancing: Enhanced functionality for better traffic management.
Scalability and Performance: Offers strong performance with low latency.

What benefits or ROI can users expect?

Quick Remote Support: Fast assistance for issue resolution.
Low Complexity: Streamlined operations compared to competitors.
Traffic Routing and Monitoring: Efficient management aids in decision-making.
Flexibility in Deployment: Suitable for diverse traffic scenarios and server needs.

LoadBalancer Enterprise is implemented across industries for managing SSL/HTTP traffic, enhancing network reliability, and providing failover capabilities. It supports web filtering, balances Exchange and application servers, facilitates cloud migration, and manages multiple ISP lines for optimal traffic distribution across web applications and services, including SIP provisioning. Industries also use it for enhancing security with web application firewalls, DNS sharing, and application publishing.

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Sample Customers

123inkt.nl, Bentley University, Box, Brainshark, Buienradar, Capgemini, CGN/LSN & NAT64, Chengdu Telecom, Club One, Code Ready, CRC Health Group, Cyso, Deutsche Telekom, Earth Class Mail, Excite, FFF Enterprises, Florence County, Framingham State University, From30

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.

A10 Networks Thunder ADC vs. LoadBalancer Enterprise