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HAProxy Enterprise pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $995 to $5K per per instance per year in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training

HAProxy Enterprise offers 3 pricing tiers: Basic, Standard, Premium. The Standard plan is general users and teams.

Compared to other load balancers software, HAProxy Enterprise is positioned at the premium price point.

All HAProxy Enterprise Plans & Pricing

Plan Monthly Annual Best For
Basic Contact Contact General users and teams
Standard Contact Contact General users and teams
Premium Contact Contact General users and teams
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Basic

  • Single instance deployment
  • Core HAProxy Enterprise features
  • Real-time monitoring dashboard
  • Latest stable software updates
  • 24/7 support with 30-min SLA for critical issues
  • SSL/TLS management
  • Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing

Standard

  • All Basic features
  • Multi-instance deployments
  • Advanced routing and traffic management
  • Web Application Firewall (WAF)
  • Rate limiting and DDoS protection
  • Enterprise add-ons suite
  • Advanced health checks

Premium

  • All Standard features
  • Unlimited instances
  • Priority support with TAM
  • Custom SLA options
  • Advanced security modules
  • API gateway functionality
  • Professional services credits
  • Architecture review sessions

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Hidden Costs to Budget For

Watch for 7 hidden costs
  • Additional instance licenses for scaling beyond base tier
  • Professional services for initial setup and migration (typically $5,000-15,000)
  • Training for operations teams
  • High availability setup may require multiple instance licenses
  • Premium add-ons and modules beyond standard suite
  • Infrastructure costs for hosting instances
  • Custom integration development
Tip

Ask your HAProxy Enterprise sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01 What's the difference between HAProxy Community and Enterprise?

HAProxy Community Edition is free and open-source with community support. Enterprise adds enterprise-grade add-ons, real-time cluster dashboards, advanced security features, certified packages, and 24/7 support with a 30-minute SLA for critical issues. Enterprise is delivered as an annual subscription per instance.

02 How is HAProxy Enterprise licensed?

Licensing is per instance with annual subscription. Each instance requires its own license. Pricing varies based on number of instances and support level. Volume discounts are typically available for larger deployments.

03 Can I migrate from HAProxy Community to Enterprise?

Yes, HAProxy Enterprise is built on the same core as Community, making migration straightforward. Your existing configurations are compatible, and you gain access to enterprise features, support, and certified packages. Professional services are available to assist with migration.

04 What support is included?

All Enterprise subscriptions include 24/7 support with a 30-minute response time SLA for critical issues. Higher tiers may include dedicated technical account managers (TAM), architecture reviews, and professional services credits.

05 Is there a free trial?

Sources vary, but HAProxy typically offers evaluation periods for Enterprise Edition. Contact their sales team directly to arrange a trial that fits your specific needs and deployment requirements.