Public vs internal vs gateway vs cross-region load balancer
This sheet compares Public load balancer, Internal load balancer, Gateway load balancer, Cross-region load balancer.
| Criterion | Public load balancer | Internal load balancer | Gateway load balancer | Cross-region load balancer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontend type | Public IP | Private IP from the VNet | Chained ahead of another Standard LB, no client-visible change | Global anycast frontend over regional Standard LBs |
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