F5
Application delivery and DDoS protection combining load balancing with advanced mitigation
F5's DDoS protection integrates with its BIG-IP platform, delivering volumetric attack mitigation alongside application delivery and load balancing. Hybrid cloud deployment options allow protection across data centres and cloud environments.
| Pricing from | Custom |
| Best for | Enterprises with existing F5 infrastructure or those requiring integrated load balancing and DDoS defence |
| Website | www.f5.com |
Company facts
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Seattle |
| Industry | Technology |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Seamless integration with F5's load balancing and application delivery capabilities
- Comprehensive visibility into both legitimate and attack traffic patterns across applications
- Steep licensing costs and complexity limit adoption for smaller organisations
- Requires existing familiarity with F5 systems or significant implementation consulting
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Questions about F5
How much does F5 cost?
Lister lists F5's pricing as: Custom.
Who is F5 best for?
F5 is best for enterprises with existing F5 infrastructure or those requiring integrated load balancing and DDoS defence.
Where does F5 rank?
F5 is ranked #6 in Top 10 DDoS Protection Services (Lister Score 83.3).
What are the best alternatives to F5?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Cloudflare (#1 in Top 10 DDoS Protection Services), Akamai (#2 in Top 10 DDoS Protection Services) and Imperva (Incapsula) (#3 in Top 10 DDoS Protection Services).
Where is F5 based?
F5 is headquartered in Seattle, and was founded in 1996.
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