Difference Between Cloud Load Balancing and On-premises Load Balancing

Pre-requisites: Cloud Load Balancing, On-premises load balancing

A Cloud computing means storing and accessing the data and programs on remote servers. In this article we will see difference between Cloud Load Balancing and On-premises Load Balancing. 

Cloud Load Balancing

It is the process of broadcasting incoming traffic among different cloud-hosted servers. This technology manages and distributes traffic in a dynamic and flexible manner by utilizing the power of cloud computing. Cloud Load Balancing is a good choice for organizations that need scalable and elastic infrastructure to handle variable traffic levels with ease.

On-premises Load Balancing

It includes dividing incoming traffic among various servers located on-premises within an organization’s data center. This strategy gives organizations complete control over their infrastructure and allows them to optimize server performance and availability. On-premises Load Balancing is an excellent choice for businesses that need complete control over their infrastructure owing to regulatory observation, security, or other reasons.

Difference between Cloud Load Balancing and On-premises Load Balancing

Feature	Cloud Load Balancing	On-premises Load Balancing
Deployment Model	Cloud-based load balancing solution runs in the cloud	On-premises load balancing solution runs on local infrastructure
Flexibility	Great flexibility as it has the ability to adjust resources as needed	Limited flexibility as resources are tied to on-premises infrastructure
Scalability	It allows increased traffic handling so highly scalable	It has a finite amount of resources so less scalable
Cost	It is a pay-as-you-go pricing model	It requires upfront capital expenditure and maintenance costs
Integration	It is easy to integrate with other cloud-based services and applications	It is complex sometime to integrate with other cloud-based services
Support	It provides cloud service provider support reducing the burden on internal staff	The organization is responsible for providing support
Accessibility	It can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection	It has limited accessibility based on the physical location
Advantage	It offers greater scalability, flexibility, and accessibility, with reduced upfront costs and easy integration	It provides greater control and customization with potentially higher reliability and uptime guarantees.
Disadvantage	It has limited customization options and potentially higher security risks	It has limited scalability and accessibility based on the physical location