AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB) vs F5 BIG-IP

Name: F5 BIG-IP
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Load Balancers pricing comparison · 2026

AWS Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB) pricing ranges from $0.0225–$0.0225/per month (varies by usage), while F5 BIG-IP uses custom pricing. F5 BIG-IP is typically 100% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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Median annual

$230/yr

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HTTP/HTTPS applications with advanced routing

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Basic load balancing needs

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