Nginx Proxy VS ARRAY NETWORKS ADC

COMPARISON AMONG Nginx Proxy, ARRAY NETWORKS ADC 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 Nginx Proxy

The Nginx proxy, often called the Nginx reverse proxy, is a popular open-source tool designed to manage web traffic and streamline application delivery. Functioning as a reverse proxy, Nginx serves as a middle layer between users and backend systems, effectively routing incoming requests across multiple servers to distribute the load, boost scalability, and enhance responsiveness. This arrangement also conceals the backend servers’ identities, adding an element of security. Thanks to its lightweight design and ability to manage thousands of connections simultaneously, Nginx is particularly well-suited for handling traffic-intensive websites and applications. It also supports SSL/TLS termination, offloading encryption duties from backend infrastructure to improve overall system efficiency.

A major benefit of using Nginx as a proxy is its flexibility and robust configuration options. In addition to load balancing, it can perform functions like caching, compression, and URL rewriting to accelerate content delivery. Nginx reverse proxy is widely used in modern deployment scenarios, including containerized applications and microservices, where it frequently operates as a Kubernetes ingress controller. Its support for multiple protocols—such as HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, and UDP—ensures smooth integration with various platforms. Renowned for its reliability and minimal resource usage, Nginx remains a dependable solution for organizations aiming to optimize application performance and traffic flow.

WHAT IS RELIANOID

RELIANOID as alternative to Nginx Proxy and Array Networks ADC across key ADC capabilities

RELIANOID bridges the gap between the DIY complexity of NGINX Proxy and the restricted scalability of Array Networks ADC. While Array provides affordable, practical ADC capabilities and NGINX offers flexible open-source proxying that requires significant manual configuration and lacks native enterprise-grade ADC features, RELIANOID combines high-performance load balancing, advanced security, and simplified operations in a lightweight, cost-efficient, and platform-agnostic solution. It supports modern protocols like HTTP/2, features hot-reload for zero-downtime updates, and integrates seamlessly with containerized, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures. For organizations needing enterprise-ready ADC capabilities without the operational overhead of maintaining NGINX manually, RELIANOID is the smart choice.