HAProxy is a free, fast reverse proxy and load balancer for TCP and HTTP applications, providing high availability and traffic distribution.
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Best open-source alternatives to F5 BIG-IP (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to F5 BIG-IP? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
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| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| haproxy/haproxy | ★ 6.9K | Other | yesterday |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to F5 BIG-IP?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to F5 BIG-IP on Repolode are haproxy.
- Which F5 BIG-IP alternative should I choose?
- haproxy has the most GitHub stars and is released under Other. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.