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A10 Thunder Kubernetes Connector vs LiteSpeed Ingress Controller
Both stand on kubernetes ingress controllers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose TKC if you run Kubernetes applications and want lifecycle changes to configure an external Thunder ADC automatically. Its multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud policy consistency and traffic visibility are useful when those capabilities matter. Look elsewhere if you need published pricing or a deployment that is not self-hosted on Linux.
Visit A10 Thunder Kubernetes ConnectorLiteSpeed Ingress Controller combines Kubernetes ingress, caching, and security controls within LiteSpeed Web ADC. Review the default exposure behavior and monthly plan cost before choosing it.
Visit LiteSpeed Ingress ControllerThe facts
| A10 Thunder Kubernetes Connector | LiteSpeed Ingress Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Web ADC Small: $715 a year |
| Plans published | None | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | documentation.a10networks.com | litespeedtech.com |
| On kubernetes ingress controllers | #24 of 28 | #20 of 28 |
A10 Thunder Kubernetes Connector: what it does well
- Dynamically configures Thunder ADC from Kubernetes service NodePorts.
- Avoids manual provisioning of network resources for external application access.
- Supports Terraform and Ansible integration into CI/CD pipelines.
- Provides centralized traffic visibility and analytics through Thunder ADC.
- Thunder ADC supports rate limiting and a web application firewall.
What to know first
- Pricing is on request.
- The deployment is Linux-based and self-hosted.
- Release notes and installation guide links redirect to an A10 sign-in page.
LiteSpeed Ingress Controller: what it does well
- Supports the Kubernetes Gateway API and Helm installation
- Handles HTTP versions including HTTP/3
- Built-in cache and ModSecurity-compatible firewall
- Configuration changes do not require a load balancer restart
- Helm installation includes full 24-7 support
What to know first
- No free plan
- Small plan costs $65 a month
- Default installation exposes it to the internet
- Default setup load-balances all Ingress definitions
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