MetalLB vs OpenELB
| MetalLB | OpenELB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | Linux, self-hosted |
| Managed service | No | No |
| Layer 4 routing | Yes | — |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Load Balancing Software. On The Geeks Club, MetalLB scores higher on our published basis.