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Array APV Series vs Kemp LoadMaster comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Array APV Series
Ranking in Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
18th
Average Rating
0.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Kemp LoadMaster
Ranking in Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
12th
Average Rating
9.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
Web Application Firewall (WAF) (27th), Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection (17th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) category, the mindshare of Array APV Series is 2.1%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kemp LoadMaster is 5.6%, down from 7.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Kemp LoadMaster5.6%
Array APV Series2.1%
Other92.3%
Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
 

Featured Reviews

Gibert  Fidel - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Enhancing user experience through efficient application delivery control
The primary use case of Array APV Series is for load balancing of the applications and their web applications It provides a better user experience when accessing the clients' applications, making it much faster for users when they are using the applications. The most valuable feature is the…
IshtiaqKhalil - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Security Engineer at BOK
Displays flexible, user-friendly interface with minor licensing challenges
The product could be improved with a more intuitive interface for complex configurations and more advanced analytics. Additionally, enhanced security features, like a more robust Web Application Firewall, and stronger APIs for better automation would be beneficial. Overall, the main areas for improvement are in strengthening the advanced features to better meet the demands of large-scale enterprise environments. key features for the next release should focus on three areas. First, an enhanced, next-generation security suite with a more powerful Web Application Firewall (WAF) and integrated bot protection. Second, more advanced and customizable analytics dashboards to provide deeper insights into application performance. Finally, greater support for modern, cloud-native environments, including better APIs for automation and seamless hybrid-cloud traffic management

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the application delivery control, which includes server load balancing and global server load balancing."
"Anyone considering Array APV should not hesitate to use the Array Network because it's very light and easy to deploy and the user interface is very easy to understand."
"One of the most valuable features of this solution is the server load balancing. Something that sets this solution apart from other products is that the hardware has a much higher capacity than other vendors. That's the edge of Array Networks. Their technical support services are also very good."
"In terms of the value you get for the amount of money you pay, this is the number one solution."
"LoadMaster is easy to deploy and understand."
"Load-balancing is a great feature that is very easy to configure and it is always working fine."
"The most valuable feature is the load balancing and allowing for high availability of our web services."
"We needed a Microsoft Threat Management Gateway server replacement solution for a customer and were impressed with the simplified deployment of the Kemp LoadMasters."
"I like the way this solution handles multiple SSLs in different domains while still load balancing."
"Having a reverse proxy is a secure way to protect access to inside services like Microsoft Exchange."
"Saved a third of the costs without sacrificing needed features by going with Kemp."
 

Cons

"Technical support should be better."
"I would like to see more granular reporting and monitoring features, and I believe our clients want to see them as well. Also, SD-WAN would be a good addition."
"If I had to pick an area for improvement, I think it would be direct integration with the template library."
"Obviously, there are a lot of moving parts and fieldssettings on Kemp LoadMaster. Not all the settings are easily understandable."
"I definitely think that the WAF can be improved."
"I think there should be more visual instructions on how to configure advanced features."
"We have experienced at least one problem with stability, although it was fixed with an upgrade."
"If there is one thing I would change is to have the license file not be coupled with the MAC address of the device."
"Some of the support documentation seems to make assumptions that the person installing or configuring is experienced with the product or concepts."
"SNMP and/or RESTCONF management, in order to collect many counters for plotting in a central application, needs to be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think the price for Array APV is very competitive, and some of our clients are very satisfied when it comes to the price."
"From a cost perspective, Kemp is very competitive and is not hard to justify by any means."
"The price of the solution is cheap."
"Download Kemp's VLM trial and take it for a test drive; you will be impressed."
"At $2,500 USD, this is absolutely a fantastic buy for the money!"
"This is a cost-efficient product."
"The pricing is alright and we pay a monthly licensing fee"
"Pricing for the perpetual licensing was fair to us for the features and ease of use we received."
"Setup is easy, the cost is affordable, and the licensing is quick and simple."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
18%
Outsourcing Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Newspaper
10%
Outsourcing Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business24
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise16
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Array APV Series?
The pricing is rated at eight out of ten, indicating that it could be improved as the product is expensive.
What needs improvement with Array APV Series?
The solution is usually optimized for client services, and they would benefit from it being a perpetual license, where they only need to renew the support, such as hardware replacement and technica...
What is your primary use case for Array APV Series?
The primary use case of Array APV Series is for load balancing of the applications and their web applications.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kemp LoadMaster?
My primary advice is to carefully analyze your total cost of ownership (TCO) rather than just the initial purchase price. Kemp LoadMaster is highly competitive on price and often provides a much be...
What needs improvement with Kemp LoadMaster?
The product could be improved with a more intuitive interface for complex configurations and more advanced analytics. Additionally, enhanced security features, like a more robust Web Application Fi...
What is your primary use case for Kemp LoadMaster?
Our primary use case was traffic load balancing and distribution. The solution was essential for managing all inbound client traffic, including HTTPS and DNS requests, by routing it through our fir...
 

Also Known As

APV Series
LoadMaster Load Balancer
 

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Sample Customers

SoftLayer, Trapp Technology, eClinicalWorks, eMeetingsOnline, YourMembership.com, Cash Depot, Needham Bank, State Bank of India, Yahoo Japan Financial Exchange, TechProcess
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