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F5 BIG-IQ vs Make comparison

F5 and Make are both solutions in the Process Automation category. F5 is ranked #27 with an average rating of 8.0, while Make is ranked #30 with an average rating of 8.0. F5 holds a 0.2% mindshare in PA, compared to Make’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of F5 users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 66% of Make users who would recommend it.
F5 BIG-IQ
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80% willing to recommend
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66% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

F5 BIG-IQ and Make compete in IT management solutions. F5 BIG-IQ has an advantage in pricing and support, while Make leads in features and performance, impressing customers with its cost justification.

Features: F5 BIG-IQ includes centralized management, scalability, and in-depth analytics, essential for network management. Make focuses on integration with multiple platforms, automation, and customization, providing flexible solutions for diverse IT environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: F5 BIG-IQ deployment is straightforward for enterprises familiar with network management, providing robust support to minimize downtime. Make offers agile deployment with intuitive tools, needing more initial guidance for optimal configuration. Customer service is effective for both, with Make noted for personalized support enhancing use for varied implementations.

Pricing and ROI: F5 BIG-IQ has a higher initial setup cost justified by significant ROI through its advanced management capabilities. Make offers a cost-effective entry with flexible pricing models, facilitating ROI with its customizable solutions, making it appealing for businesses seeking scalable, economical options.

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Categories and Ranking

F5 BIG-IQ
Ranking in Process Automation
27th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Make
Ranking in Process Automation
30th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Process Automation category, the mindshare of F5 BIG-IQ is 0.2%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Make is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Ravindra-Mali - PeerSpot reviewer
Key features like SSL uploading strengthen file handling
From the study material point of view, there are multiple certifications available. The challenge is there is hardly any study material available that can be referred to or used as a study material. Of course, from the knowledge perspective, multiple courses and details are available. However, from a hands-on experience perspective, more resources should be available on the Internet, like labs and lab preparations.
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Yaniv Ivgi - PeerSpot reviewer
An affordable cloud solution for automation and data manipulation
Make has a single IP. We cannot use a single IP because of the security. There are a lot of crashes when you work manually. Also, they need to provide more models. When you have an error, Make should inform them with guidance before you make the mistake. There is a lot of data you can confuse.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The customer service is great."
"F5 BIG-IQ reduces the propensity for error."
"F5 BIG-IQ has always provided us with great support."
"The GUI is fine, at least from an engineer's perspective."
"Features like AFM, the gateway, and Global DNS are the coolest features that save work for us."
"The most valuable features are load balancing and WAF."
"We use this solution on a daily basis, and it is very stable."
"The product is excellent."
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"The most valuable features of Make are the additional options when compared to other similar solutions. For example, with Google my business, you can only do certain things with Zapier, whereas with Make, you can do a little bit more."
 

Cons

"The shell, kernel, or Linux has something like a delay, especially with the Virtual Edition, when you are trying to implement it in the cloud and you want to access it remotely with web management. It would be great if they could improve their kernel. It was difficult for me, especially when I got started with BIG-IP. I was struggling to find which commands work with it. If you want to work with it, you have to be a Linux guy."
"F5 BIG-IQ should improve by being a complete certificate management solution because currently, it is only for Venafi. Other automation platforms, should be added."
"They could use YAML or JSON if they wanted to make it a little bit easier for us."
"I had trouble with high availability deployment in my environment."
"Sometimes the solution does not work."
"F5 BIG-IQ is a complex solution, and it cannot manage everything related to BIG-IPs."
"From a hands-on experience perspective, more resources should be available on the Internet, like labs and lab preparations."
"A bug caused me to lose all the configuration."
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"Make could improve the ease of use, it can be more complicated than other solutions. There are a lot of elements that are more technical than in other solutions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"F5 BIG-IQ is a cheap solution."
"Users have to pay an annual subscription fee for the solution's iSeries."
"There is only one licensing fee for F5 BIG-IQ and everything is included in the price."
"I would like the product to be cheaper."
"The price of Make is approximately $20 per month for the platform."
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about F5 BIG-IQ?
F5 BIG-IQ is a central management system for the BIG-IP.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for F5 BIG-IQ?
F5 BIG-IQ is a cheap solution.
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What needs improvement with F5 BIG-IQ?
From the study material point of view, there are multiple certifications available. The challenge is there is hardly any study material available that can be referred to or used as a study material...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Make?
Make is cheaper than Zapier.
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What needs improvement with Make?
Make has a single IP. We cannot use a single IP because of the security. There are a lot of crashes when you work manually. Also, they need to provide more models. When you have an error, Make shou...
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What is your primary use case for Make?
We use Make to manipulate data, cut the numbers, take this line of code, and translate it to another line of code. SaaS products use XML, and other products use JSON. You need to translate to commu...
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Overview

F5® BIG-IQ® Centralized Management provides a unified point of visibility and control for the entire F5 portfolio, ensuring administrators remain aware on the pulse of F5 devices, modules, and licenses and enabling them to deliver optimal application availability, performance, and security.

BIG-IQ manages policies,licenses, SSL certificates, BIG-IP images, and configurations for F5 appliances and for the following BIG-IP moduals across hardware and virtual editions:

  • BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager™ (LTM)
  • F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall™ (WAF)
  • BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager™ (AFM)
  • F5 SSL Orchestrator®
  • F5 DDoS Hybrid Defender®
  • BIG-IP Access Policy Manager® (APM)
  • F5 Secure Web Gateway Services
  • BIG-IP DNS
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Visualize everything you do

Make lets you visually build workflows to solve complex problems - the way you imagine them in your mind.

  • Drag and drop to connect apps
    Use the playful drag-and-drop builder to connect apps in a few clicks, and build workflows called scenarios.
  • Design infinite workflows
    Build scenarios with as many steps or apps as you need.
  • Watch data flow in real time
    Build your scenario and watch it run in real time. Schedule your scenario to run instantly or whenever you need it.
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Sample Customers

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Buan Consulting, Armadia
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