Progress Kemp GEO
Progress Kemp GEO: A LoadMaster-centered GSLB option for geographic routing, health checks, and failover. Ranked #19 of 64 in GeoDNS Services by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Pricing on request · 30-day trial; best for loadMaster users balancing traffic across multiple sites.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingPricing on request · 30-day trial
- Best forLoadMaster users balancing traffic across multiple sites
- Free planNo
- Facts checked23 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Routes by geography, proximity, client subnet, weight, or health.
- Supports ICMP, TCP, and HTTP/HTTPS health checks with automatic failover.
- Offers DNSSEC plus REST API and PowerShell automation.
Where it doesn't
- Not a standalone hosted DNS service; deployment uses LoadMaster or a virtual appliance.
- GEO on LoadMaster requires an Enterprise Plus support subscription.
- Pricing requires a quote; GEO has no free plan.
Our verdict on Progress Kemp GEO
Progress Kemp GEO directs DNS traffic among multiple data centers and cloud environments, making it a fit for organizations that need multi-site traffic distribution, resilience, or disaster recovery. Its approach is closely tied to LoadMaster: buyers can enable GEO on LoadMaster or deploy a dedicated virtual appliance. That makes it most relevant to teams already using LoadMaster or prepared to operate that appliance, rather than organizations seeking a standalone hosted DNS service.
Routing options cover geographic and proximity-based selection, client-subnet steering through EDNS Client Subnet, and round-robin, weighted round-robin, or fixed-weight scheduling. GEO can also select sites using LoadMaster health statistics, with ICMP, TCP, and HTTP/HTTPS health checks and automatic service failover for data-center outages. DNSSEC support and REST API and PowerShell automation add useful controls for teams managing DNS security or automating operations. The feature set is broad for multi-site balancing, but its health-based selection is specifically tied to LoadMaster health statistics.
There are two deployment paths in the published plans. VLM-GEO is a dedicated virtual appliance for GSLB, with a perpetual license option and support subscription options. GEO on LoadMaster is enabled with an Enterprise Plus support subscription. According to the vendor's pricing page, buyers need to request a quote; there is no free plan, though a 30-day free trial is offered. The product lists 24/7 support, community, and documentation channels. Choose GEO if LoadMaster alignment, varied routing, and automatic failover match your environment. If you want a standalone hosted DNS service or a published price, another option may suit you better.
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Progress Kemp GEO pricing
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Progress Kemp GEO fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Routing methods | Not verified |
| Health checks | Yes |
| Failover routing | Yes |
| Health-check regions | Not verified |
| Steering rules | Not verified |
| DNSSEC support | Yes |
| Query logging | Not verified |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | 2FA |
| Support | Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Progress Kemp LoadMaster, REST API, PowerShell |
| Pricing | Pricing on request · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | kemptechnologies.com |
| Facts checked | 23 Oct 2026 |
Progress Kemp GEO integrations
Progress Kemp GEO lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Progress Kemp LoadMaster
- REST API
- PowerShell
Alternatives to Progress Kemp GEO
- Akamai Global Traffic ManagementAdvanced DNS traffic steering for applications spanning regions, data centers, and clouds.9.3
- IBM NS1 ConnectManaged authoritative DNS with advanced traffic steering, health checks, and API-driven operations.9.2
- Google Cloud DNSLow-cost GeoDNS for Google Cloud environments, with routing policies and health checks.9.1
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