NGINX Plus vs F5 BIG-IP
Load Balancers pricing comparison · 2026
NGINX Plus pricing ranges from $849–$2099/per instance per year, while F5 BIG-IP uses custom pricing. F5 BIG-IP is typically 100% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
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NGINX Plus and F5 BIG-IP both operate in the load balancers category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | NGINX Plus | F5 BIG-IP |
|---|---|---|
| NGINX Plus Basic Support | Custom | Custom |
| NGINX Plus Standard Support | Custom | Custom |
| NGINX Plus Premium Support | Custom | Custom |
| NGINX Plus with WAF | Custom | — |
Market Intelligence
NGINX Plus
- Median annual cost
- $200
- Based on
- 23 deals
F5 BIG-IP
- Median annual cost
- $230
- Based on
- 291 deals