Radware Alteon Load Balancer vs SKUDONET ADC

Radware Alteon vs SKUDONET

Compare SKUDONET Enterprise Edition and Radware Alteon Load Balancer to find the right solution for high-performance, scalable, and secure application delivery

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KEY Benefits

Why Choose SKUDONET Over Radware Alteon?

SKUDONET Enterprise Edition is an advanced load-balancing solution designed to meet the technical demands of critical environments. It ensures high availability, security, and flexible deployment, adapting seamlessly to any infrastructure.

Transparent Pricing

All-inclusive with advanced features in a fixed pricing model—no hidden fees or additional module charges.

Effortless Scalability

Automatic scaling that adapts to your traffic needs without manual intervention or additional investments.

Simplified Management

Expert technical support and an intuitive graphical interface for effortless day-to-day management.

Comprehensive Security

Cutting-edge protection for web applications and APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL) across all layers (L3, L4, L7).

DIFFERENCES Comparison

SKUDONET Enterprise vs. Radware Alteon

Radware Alteon Load Balancer

Icon Inconsistent performance
In high-demand scenarios or complex architectures, performance may fluctuate and latency can increase.

Security features Limited automation flexibility
While automation is supported, it lacks the adaptability and ease-of-use offered by more modern solutions.

Costl model Complex licensin
Pricing models are difficult to predict and scale, potentially increasing the total cost of ownership.

Icon Steep learning curve
The platform can be complex to configure and operate, especially for teams without prior experience

SKUDONET Enterprise Edition

Icon Stable under pressure
Maintains consistent response times and reliability, even under high load or during traffic spikes.

Costl model Adaptable automation
Fully programmable and easily integrates into modern DevOps pipelines and CI/CD environments.

Security features Transparent Pricing
Clear and predictable licensing that adapts to different deployment needs without hidden costs.

Icon Quick to master
A modern interface and streamlined workflows make deployment and daily management faster and more intuitive.

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Technical Comparison

Below is a comparative table highlighting the key technical features of SKUDONET Enterprise Edition and Radware Alteon:

Category	SKUDONET	Radware Alteon ADC
Load Balancing	Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing with multiple algorithms, configurable persistence, advanced health checks, and GSLB support.	Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing with customizable health checks. Global load balancing (GSLB). SLA-focused architecture.
SSL Offloading	Full SSL/TLS support with automatic Let’s Encrypt certificate management. A+ rating on SSL Labs and PCI DSS compliance.	SSL acceleration using dedicated hardware for high performance.
Protocol Compatibility	Supports HTTP/S, TCP, UDP, FTP, SIP, SNMP, syslog, and more. Compatible with multiple environments and virtualization formats.	Advanced support for HTTP/2 and protocol customization via scripting.
WAF	Integrated Web Application Firewall with OWASP rules to block threats like SQLi, XSS, and bots. Supports custom rules and configurable error responses.	ICSA Labs-certified WAF. Covers OWASP Top 10, with advanced protection and zero-day attack mitigation.
Bot Management	Botnet detection integrated into the WAF engine and threat intelligence using preloaded blacklists.	Advanced bot management for web and mobile: behavior analysis, fingerprinting, and collective intelligence.
API Protection	Application-level API protection via WAF with configurable rules to secure API traffic.	Dedicated API protection with flow control and M2M fingerprinting.
Threat Intelligence	Real-time threat intelligence engine with over 200 preinstalled blacklists (botnets, proxies, TOR, etc.).	Real-time intelligence feed to prevent attacks before detection.
Scalability & Deployment	Vertical and horizontal scalability via resource configuration and active-passive clustering with stateful failover. Automated, flexible deployment across physical, virtual, bare metal, public/private cloud, and hybrid environments.	Alteon ADC offers vertical and horizontal scalability through cluster architecture and Global Elastic Licensing (GEL).
Automation & APIs	Fully programmable REST+JSON API. Compatible with automation tools like Ansible. Supports environments like OpenStack, VMware, vRealize, and infrastructure orchestrators.	Supports Ansible, REST API, OpenStack, VMware, vRealize. Full lifecycle automation (Day 0 to Day 3).
Visibility & Analytics	Centralized web console with traffic profiling for HTTP/S, alerts, advanced log visualization, and integration with Grafana and Nagios.	Cyber Controller: unified dashboard for performance and security, customizable reports, automated recommendations, integration with Splunk, Grafana, etc.
Runtime & Deployment	Highly flexible deployment: available on dedicated hardware, virtual machines, bare metal, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.) with support for VMware, KVM, Xen, HyperV, Proxmox, Nutanix, and OpenStack.	Supports physical, virtual, and public/private cloud environments under a single licensing model.

Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Enterprise Edition Datasheet

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Lifetime License

Cost Transparency and Unlimited Scalability

The SKUDONET Lifetime License model eliminates the hassle of variable costs or hidden fees. From day one, you gain full access to all advanced security and load-balancing features, regardless of your company’s size.

With SKUDONET, once the license is paid, the product is yours forever. Additionally, you can choose the support plan that best suits your needs and budget, ensuring peace of mind with a scalable, flexible solution designed to handle critical applications. It provides cutting-edge technology continuously updated, without the complexity of a modular system.

SKUDONET Enterprise Edition	Suscription Plan*	8×5 Support Plan	24×7 Support Plan*
1st Year	€1650 (license + Subscription Plan)	€2150 (license + 8×5 Support Plan)	€3700 (license + 24×7 Support Plan)
2nd Year	€450	€950	€2500
3rd Year	€450	€950	€2500
Total Cost (3 Years)	€2550	€4050	€8700

Suscription Plan: Does not include technical support, only product updates
24×7 Support Plan: Comparison made with this support plan