StackPath Load Balancer
Distribute traffic and ensure uptime with cloud-based load balancing.
Overview
StackPath's Load Balancer is an edge-based service that distributes traffic across multiple origins, which can be in data centers, cloud providers, or other StackPath services. By operating at the edge, it can make routing decisions closer to the end-user. It includes GSLB capabilities, health checks, and various balancing algorithms.
✨ Key Features
- Edge-based Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)
- Round Robin, Weighted Round Robin, and other algorithms
- Active health checks
- Automatic failover
- Integration with StackPath WAF and CDN
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Security-focused edge platform
- Simple, bundled pricing for edge services
- Ease of use and a developer-friendly API
Unique Value: Provides a simple and secure way to manage global traffic at the edge, bundled with other essential services like CDN and WAF.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Balancing traffic between an AWS origin and a GCP origin
- Failing over to a backup site when the primary site's health check fails
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Applications that do not benefit from edge-based routing and can use simpler regional balancers
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated and simplified package for edge delivery and security compared to a-la-carte services from larger competitors.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by plan tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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