MetalLB vs Radware Alteon
| MetalLB | Radware Alteon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| Managed service | No | — |
| Layer 4 routing | Yes | Yes |
| Layer 7 routing | — | Yes |
| Global traffic management | — | Yes |
| TLS termination | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Load Balancing Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, MetalLB scores higher on our published basis.