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Progress Kemp LoadMaster

Freemium#5 of 31 in Load Balancing Software

Progress Kemp LoadMaster: A broad Layer 4/7 load balancer with a free, capacity-limited starting option. Ranked #5 of 31 in Load Balancing Software by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for enterprise teams wanting a free starting option.

8.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan · 30-day trial
Best for
Enterprise teams wanting a free starting option
Free plan
Yes
Layer 7 routing
Yes
Founded
1981 · Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Layer 4 and Layer 7 routing with SSL/TLS termination
- Global traffic management, security, authentication, and Kubernetes support
- Web, Linux, Windows, API, and self-hosted deployment options
Where it doesn't
- Free LoadMaster is capacity-limited for low-volume environments
- Paid tiers use quote-based pricing rather than public numeric prices
- Advanced capabilities require higher Enterprise tiers

Our verdict on Progress Kemp LoadMaster

Progress Kemp LoadMaster is an application delivery controller for distributing traffic across web and application servers. It supports Layer 4 TCP/UDP balancing, Layer 7 content switching, application-aware routing, health checks, traffic scheduling, SSL/TLS termination, high availability, caching, compression, authentication, and global server load balancing. It is suited to enterprise teams, organizations with distributed sites, managed service providers, and teams managing on-premises, hybrid-cloud, or public-cloud environments.

The published plans add capabilities by tier. Standard includes Layer 4/7 load balancing, advanced SSL capabilities, REST API and PowerShell automation, traffic rate limiting and QoS, plus 10x5 customer support. Enterprise adds authentication and SSO management, certificate monitoring, a Kubernetes Ingress Controller, and 24x7 support. Enterprise Plus adds Global Server Load Balancing, a Web Application Firewall and intrusion prevention, daily threat updates, and 24x7x365 premium support. A free option and a 30-day trial provide an entry point, while Free LoadMaster is capacity-limited and intended for low-volume, development, QA, and pre-production use. Paid pricing is quote-based.

Platform coverage is a strong fit for mixed infrastructure. LoadMaster is available through hardware, virtual appliances, or cloud instances, with web, Linux, Windows, API, and self-hosted support. Integrations include AWS, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, LDAP, SAML, Active Directory, RADIUS, REST API, and PowerShell. Its feature range suits teams that need traffic distribution alongside security, identity, and Kubernetes controls. Teams seeking a narrowly focused or transparently priced load-balancing service should compare alternatives; enterprise buyers needing layered routing and global traffic management should consider LoadMaster.

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Progress Kemp LoadMaster pricing

Plans Free plan · 30-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Progress Kemp LoadMaster fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Managed service	No
Layer 7 routing	Yes
Layer 4 routing	Yes
Global traffic management	Yes
TLS termination	Yes
Backend limit	Not verified
Free trial	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Linux, Windows
Compliance & security	SSO/SAML, 2FA
Support	Community, Docs, Phone
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	9 integrations: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, LDAP, SAML, Active Directory …
Pricing	Free plan · 30-day trial (source)
Website	progress.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

Progress Kemp LoadMaster integrations

Progress Kemp LoadMaster lists 9 integrations on its own site.

AWS
Microsoft Azure
Kubernetes
LDAP
SAML
Active Directory
RADIUS
REST API
PowerShell

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