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F5 BIG-IP

byF5
in Application Delivery Controllers
4.7

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

It Security & Risk Management Associate
30B + USD, Hardware
FAVORABLE

“Secure boundary and stable performance after mastering early learning curve”

5.0
May 29, 2026
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CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER
1B - 3B USD, Banking
CRITICAL

“Product Delays: When Solutions Take Too Much Time”

3.0
Apr 14, 2025
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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 Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(296 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
59%
4 Star
35%
3 Star
5%
2 Star
1%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • It Security & Risk Management Associate
    10B+ USD
    Hardware
    Review Source

    Secure boundary and stable performance after mastering early learning curve

    5.0
    May 29, 2026
    F5 BIG-IP has been a staple in our environment and has allowed us to create a secure, easy to access boundary. Their support is top-notch and has always been prompt with any of our issues that have arisen.
  • It Security & Risk Management Associate
    10B+ USD
    Hardware
    Review Source

    Secure boundary and stable performance after mastering early learning curve

    5.0
    May 29, 2026
    F5 BIG-IP has been a staple in our environment and has allowed us to create a secure, easy to access boundary. Their support is top-notch and has always been prompt with any of our issues that have arisen.
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Deciding Factors: F5 BIG-IP Vs. Market Average
Performance of F5 BIG-IP Across Market Features

F5 BIG-IP Likes & Dislikes

Like

I like how easy it is to use. In the beginning it was a little daunting to learn but after a few courses and many years of working with it I have come to enjoy the rich features it provides and easy upgrades. It has allowed us to continually provide a secure boundary to our infrastructure.

Like

I like how easy it is to use. In the beginning it was a little daunting to learn but after a few courses and many years of working with it I have come to enjoy the rich features it provides and easy upgrades. It has allowed us to continually provide a secure boundary to our infrastructure.

Like

I like how easy it is to use. In the beginning it was a little daunting to learn but after a few courses and many years of working with it I have come to enjoy the rich features it provides and easy upgrades. It has allowed us to continually provide a secure boundary to our infrastructure.

Dislike

When the solutions take too much time

Dislike

When the solutions take too much time

Dislike

When the solutions take too much time

Reviewer Insights for: F5 BIG-IP