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F5 BIG-IP

byF5
in Application Delivery Controllers
4.6

Overview

Product Information on F5 BIG-IP

Updated 21st November 2025

What is F5 BIG-IP?

F5 BIG-IP Application Delivery Controller delivers advanced L4–L7 traffic management to keep applications fast, available, and secure across on-prem, hybrid, and multicloud environments. Built on F5’s TMOS architecture, BIG-IP provides intelligent load balancing, SSL offload, TCP optimization, caching, and support for modern protocols. It offers powerful programmability through iRules for custom traffic control and integrates with Kubernetes via BIG-IP Container Ingress Services. BIG-IP also includes strong security capabilities such as DDoS protection, web application firewall services, and encrypted traffic inspection. Available as hardware or virtual editions with flexible licensing, BIG-IP is trusted for mission-critical application delivery and backed by F5’s global support.

F5 BIG-IP Pricing

Overall experience with F5 BIG-IP

Director of IT
3B - 10B USD, Miscellaneous
FAVORABLE

“F5 FTW”

5.0
Mar 11, 2026
As soon as we deployed the product, we were able to migrate critically exposed business services behind it. Not only did it provide functionality and security, but it provided visibility into the number of threat vectors we had to be wary of. This allowed us to be aggressive with the various sites we owned to be placed behind the platform. If you purchase a box, don't let it sit on a shelf. You'll be missing out on the value and insight the platform brings to your organization.
CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER
1B - 3B USD, Banking
CRITICAL

“Product Delays: When Solutions Take Too Much Time”

3.0
Apr 14, 2025
Good and reliable product. working fast with greate team support

About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

F5 operates as a multi-cloud application services and security organization primarily focused on enhancing digital experiences. With a vast network of enterprise organizations, F5 optimizes and ensures the security of every app and API, whether they are on-premises, in the cloud, or at the edge. The core objective of F5 is to empower organizations to provide remarkable, secure digital experiences to their users while always being one step ahead of potential threats.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Head office location
Seattle, United States
Number of employees
5001 - 10000
Website
http://www.f5.com

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F5 BIG-IP Likes & Dislikes

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I like the evolution of the product. I like that we can load balance, utilize the WAF services, and tailor the security requirements to meet business and regulatory needs.

Like

The support when in need them

Like

The most valubble aspects of F5 Big Ip are its powerful load balancing capabilities, strong security features and high reliablity . It provide excellent traffic management and scability for enterprise applications while maintaing stable performance in high -demand environments

Dislike

Not a knock, but I'd like to get an executive output to show the metrics associated with usage per site and notable security metrics to display the value-add.

Dislike

When the solutions take too much time

Dislike

High licensing and operational costs

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F5 BIG-IP Reviews and Ratings

4.6

(292 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
59%
4 Star
35%
3 Star
5%
2 Star
1%
1 Star
0%
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Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

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4.5

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4.5

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  • Director of IT
    1B-10B USD
    Miscellaneous
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    F5 FTW

    5.0
    Mar 11, 2026
    As soon as we deployed the product, we were able to migrate critically exposed business services behind it. Not only did it provide functionality and security, but it provided visibility into the number of threat vectors we had to be wary of. This allowed us to be aggressive with the various sites we owned to be placed behind the platform. If you purchase a box, don't let it sit on a shelf. You'll be missing out on the value and insight the platform brings to your organization.
  • Director Of Finance
    1B-10B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Strong Security and High Availability Mark F5 Big-ip Performance Experience

    5.0
    Mar 12, 2026
    Our experience with F5 Big-ip has been very good overall. The solution provides strong load balancing, security features, and high availability for critical applications. While the configuration can be complex for new users , the platform delivers excellent performance and stability once properly implemented
  • IT Associate
    50M-1B USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Migration to Reusable Modules Simplified While Self-Service Controls Need Improvement

    4.0
    Mar 12, 2026
    The experience was fairly smooth getting the product installed and configured. Problems arose but were quickly addressed by our sales team and TAC
  • Software Developer
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    With the BIG IP anything is possible

    5.0
    Mar 11, 2026
    The F5 team is always available to assist with questions, general, technical or otherwise. I know that i can email my rep and get a timely response with options on how to proceed with an issue or product implementation.
  • IT Security & Risk Management Associate
    1B-10B USD
    Energy and Utilities
    Review Source

    F5 Big-IP for Resilient Application Delivery

    4.0
    Mar 11, 2026
    I really love the way F5 Big-IP has evolved and still evolving to support the ever changing world of application delivery.
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