F5 BIG-IP vs Kemp LoadMaster
Load Balancers pricing comparison · 2026
F5 BIG-IP uses custom pricing, while Kemp LoadMaster uses custom pricing.
F5 BIG-IP
F5 BIG-IP pricing is fully custom-quoted across three tiers: Good Bundle, Better Bundle, a
verified 5w ago
$230
$6.3K
Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
F5
saves
$6.0K
vs
Kemp
· 25 seats
Cheapest
$230
Spread
96%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
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no public list price found
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no public list price found
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$230/yr
Vendr · n=291
Median annual
$6.3K/yr
Vendr · n=7 · limited data
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Sources & confidence
Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.
Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources
11 sourced facts
9 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median
Last verified
1mo ago
Confidence
Limited confidence
Sources
6 sourced facts
2 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified
4d ago
Confidence
Limited confidence
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Plans at a glance
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Tier ladder
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Contract terms
The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.
F5
Kemp
Auto-renewal
Yes
—
Cancellation
30 days after receiving written notice for material breach
—
Commitment
36 months (three years) for FCP and software modules, 1 to 3 years for term subscriptions
1-year Standard Support Subscription
Price escalation
3-5%
—
Can downgrade
—
—
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What users say
Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.
User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats).
Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges.
Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
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Kemp LoadMaster
Custom pricing
/per year (subscription) or perpetual + support
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F5 BIG-IP and Kemp LoadMaster both operate in the load balancers category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | F5 BIG-IP | Kemp LoadMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Good Bundle | Custom | Custom |
| Better Bundle | Custom | Custom |
| Best Bundle | Custom | Custom |
| Enterprise Plus | — | Custom |
Market Intelligence
F5 BIG-IP
- Median annual cost
- $230
- Based on
- 291 deals
Kemp LoadMaster
- Median annual cost
- $6,250
- Based on
- 7 deals
Contract Terms
| Term | F5 BIG-IP | Kemp LoadMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | Yes | — |
| Cancellation | 30 days after receiving written notice for material breach | — |
| Minimum commitment | 36 months (three years) for FCP and software modules, 1 to 3 years for term subscriptions | 1-year Standard Support Subscription |
| Price escalation | 3-5% | — |