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We performed a comparison between F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and HUMAN BotGuard for Applications based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Anonymous User
Great support, helpful documentation, and is user-friendly
We have multiple solutions we can deploy through the F5. The basic load balancing is acting as a round-robin. Other features we can use are based... Read more →
Anonymous User
They ensure that our campaigns have run in the highest quality of settings, leading to savings on ad spending
As a result of the period that we are using this service, we were able to validate traffic quality. This enabled us to block bad, bot traffic.... Read more →
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  • "Though functionality is high, its cost can be considered slightly higher than its competitors​."
  • "The licensing pricing seems relatively easy enough to get your head around. I would advise anyone to ensure that you have a conversation with an F5 consultant before purchasing, as you would with most products."
  • "Take a look at the modules that you are going to use. Look into the best bundles for them."
  • "The only area that has room for improvement would be pricing, so its competitors do not have a say."
  • "If your IT budget is good, go for it."
  • "This product is costly from a licensing perspective considering its competitors."
  • "Check other vendors like Cisco, Citrix or A10 Networks. There are plenty in the market with which you can achieve same thing."
  • "Great product for the money. But they can get really expensive, so get what meets your needs."

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    Questions from the Community
    What do you like most about F5 BIG-IP?
    Top Answer:The support from F5 BIG-IP LTM is good.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for F5 BIG-IP?
    Top Answer:There are a few licensing options available for F5 BIG-IP LTM. You can have a perpetual license which is a lifetime license. You then only need to renew the support, if you choose to open a ticket… more »
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    What needs improvement with F5 BIG-IP?
    Top Answer:The pricing must be more flexible. We get billed for firewalls based on the usage. It will be helpful if the solution provides such flexibility.
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    Can PerimeterX Bot Defender be deployed in a cloud environment, such as A...
    Top Answer:The solution seamlessly integrates with Azure infrastructure, making it easy for users to protect their web applications from malicious bot traffic. The integration process is straightforward. By… more »
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    Can PerimeterX Bot Defender handle bot attacks that utilize rotating IP a...
    Top Answer:The solution employs device fingerprinting and behavioral analysis to accurately identify and block malicious bots, despite their IP address. With PerimeterX in place, users can successfully mitigated… more »
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    What are some of the ways that account fraud is committed and how can Per...
    Top Answer:One of the significant concerns with account fraud is the creation of fake accounts using stolen personally identifiable information. With PerimeterX Bot Defender, users are able to identify and block… more »
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    Ranking
    1st
    out of 24 in Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
    Views
    10,469
    Comparisons
    8,686
    Reviews
    29
    Average Words per Review
    485
    Rating
    8.4
    28th
    out of 64 in Fraud Detection and Prevention
    Views
    219
    Comparisons
    190
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
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    Also Known As
    F5 BIG-IP, BIG-IP LTM, F5 ASM, Viprion, F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition , Crescendo Networks Application Delivery Controller, BIG IP
    PerimeterX Bot Defender
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    Overview

    F5 BIG-IP LTM optimizes the speed and reliability of your apps via both network and application layers. Using real-time protocol and traffic management decisions based on app and server and connection management conditions, and TCP and content offloading, BIG-IP LTM dramatically improves application and infrastructure responsiveness. BIG-IP LTM's architecture includes protocol awareness to control traffic for the most important applications. BIG-IP LTM tracks the dynamic performance levels of servers and delivers SSL performance and visibility for inbound and outbound traffic, to protect the user experience by encrypting everything from the client to the server.

    BIG-IP LTM provides enterprise-class Application Delivery Controller (ADC). You get granular layer 7 control, SSL offloading and acceleration capabilities, and advanced scaling technologies that deliver performance and reliability on-demand. The highly optimized TCP/IP stack combines TCP/IP techniques and improvements in the latest RFCs with extensions to minimize the effect of congestion and packet loss and recovery. Independent testing tools and customer experiences show LTM's TCP stack delivers up to a 2x performance gain for users and a 4x increase in bandwidth efficiency.

    BotGuard for Applications safeguards your websites and mobile apps from sophisticated bots.

    Using superior detection techniques, hacker intelligence, and collective protection across the internet, HUMAN detects and defeats bot attacks and fraud with unmatched scale, speed, and precision.

    By employing insights that only HUMAN can provide, you will ensure that only real humans interact with your online applications and services.

    Sample Customers
    Riken, TransUnion, Tepco Systems Administration, Daejeon University, G&T Bank, Danamon, CyberAgent Inc.
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider20%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Media Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government9%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Media Company9%
    Retailer9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise68%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
    April 2024
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    F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) is ranked 1st in Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) with 116 reviews while HUMAN BotGuard for Applications is ranked 28th in Fraud Detection and Prevention. F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) is rated 8.2, while HUMAN BotGuard for Applications is rated 10.0. The top reviewer of F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) writes "Helps deliver applications to users in a reliable, secure, and optimized way". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HUMAN BotGuard for Applications writes "They ensure that our campaigns have run in the highest quality of settings, leading to savings on ad spending". F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) is most compared with Citrix NetScaler, Fortinet FortiADC, Microsoft Azure Application Gateway, NGINX Plus and HAProxy, whereas HUMAN BotGuard for Applications is most compared with AWS WAF, F5 Shape Security, Cloudflare, Akamai Bot Manager and Cloudflare Bot Management.

    We monitor all Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.