ARRAY NETWORKS ADC VS A10 THUNDER

COMPARISON AMONG ARRAY NETWORKS ADC, A10 THUNDER AND RELIANOID LOAD BALANCER

What is Array Networks APV Series

The Array Networks APV Series is a high-performance Application Delivery Controller (ADC) family available as physical, virtual, and cloud appliances that accelerate, secure and ensure availability of applications across data center and cloud environments. At its core, APV provides Layer-4 to Layer-7 load balancing and intelligent traffic management to keep applications fast and available by directing user requests according to dynamic and policy-based decisions. Array’s APV appliances include SSL/TLS acceleration and interception, connection multiplexing, caching and compression, traffic shaping, DDoS protections, Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB), and an integrated Web Application Firewall (WAF).
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Built on Array’s SpeedCore® 64-bit architecture and a kernel-level L7 policy engine, APV delivers efficient processing and low-latency traffic handling suitable for enterprises, service providers and public sector deployments. APV also provides automation and orchestration through REST/XML-RPC and integrations with cloud/virtual platforms, making it flexible for modern CI/CD and cloud-native workflows.

What is A10 Thunder

A10 Thunder is a high-efficiency Application Delivery Controller (ADC) developed by A10 Networks, built to improve application performance, strengthen security, and maintain reliability across various deployment scenarios. This solution supports advanced Layer 4 through Layer 7 load balancing, allowing for intelligent traffic distribution between servers and across data centers. With features like SSL decryption, traffic optimization, and application-level security, A10 Thunder is designed to support today’s application environments, including hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures. The series includes both physical appliances and virtual options—branded as vThunder—providing the adaptability needed by organizations of all sizes, from small enterprises to large-scale operations.

A defining strength of the A10 Thunder platform is its comprehensive security toolkit, which includes a Web Application Firewall (WAF), protection against DDoS attacks, and tools for managing bot traffic. Powered by A10’s Advanced Core Operating System (ACOS), the solution offers low-latency performance and optimized resource use for high-demand applications. The vThunder variant extends these capabilities to virtual and cloud-native deployments, making it especially relevant for businesses adopting containerized or flexible infrastructures. With its powerful load balancing, deep security features, and deployment versatility, A10 Thunder provides a solid foundation for reliable and secure application delivery.

WHAT IS RELIANOID

RELIANOID as alternative to Array Networks ADC and A10 Thunder across key ADC capabilities

RELIANOID positions itself as a modern, lightweight, and cost-effective ADC alternative to both Array and A10. While Array is known for affordability and A10 for advanced security and multi-cloud versatility, both have limitations—Array in ecosystem and scalability, and A10 in cost and complexity. RELIANOID bridges this gap by offering high-performance load balancing, reverse proxy, and integrated security in a platform-agnostic, easy-to-deploy solution. It supports HTTP/2, hot-reload for zero-downtime updates, seamless integration with containerized and multi-cloud environments, and avoids artificial resource restrictions. This makes RELIANOID the ideal choice for organizations seeking scalability, security, and flexibility without vendor lock-in.