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IBM WebSphere Application Server Reviews

Vendor: IBM
3.9 out of 5
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IBM WebSphere Application Server mindshare

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As of December 2025, the mindshare of IBM WebSphere Application Server in the Application Server category stands at 10.2%, down from 12.0% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Server Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
IBM WebSphere Application Server10.2%
Tomcat14.7%
Oracle WebLogic Server14.7%
Other60.400000000000006%
Application Server

PeerResearch reports based on IBM WebSphere Application Server reviews

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CategoryApplication ServerDec 29, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersDec 29, 2025Download
ComparisonIBM WebSphere Application Server vs TomcatDec 29, 2025Download
ComparisonIBM WebSphere Application Server vs Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP)Dec 29, 2025Download
ComparisonIBM WebSphere Application Server vs Oracle WebLogic ServerDec 29, 2025Download
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise18
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business123
Midsize Enterprise75
Large Enterprise395
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
34%
Computer Software Company
9%
Insurance Company
7%
Government
6%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Healthcare Company
4%
Retailer
3%
Outsourcing Company
3%
Construction Company
2%
University
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Educational Organization
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Media Company
2%
Hospitality Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Non Profit
1%
Real Estate/Law Firm
1%
Marketing Services Firm
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Leisure / Travel Company
1%

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IBM WebSphere Application Server Reviews Summary
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Senior Manager, MW & DB Automation at a computer software company with 11-50 employees5.0I've extensively used IBM WebSphere Application Server across environments like AIX and Windows, finding it powerful, stable, and highly scalable, though its Java 1.8 reliance raises concerns for post-2030 support. I rate it 10 out of 10.
Director of Product at a computer software company with 201-500 employees2.5In our project, we find IBM WebSphere Application Server cumbersome and difficult to use due to its complexity, although it integrates well with IBM tools. It lacks some cloud-native advantages, like scalability, despite good support from IBM.
Senior Lead Analyst at a marketing services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees4.0No summary available
Managing Director at BA Solutions5.0No summary available
Technology Lead at Infosys4.0I support projects using IBM WebSphere Application Server for enterprise deployments, valuing its scalability, security, and integration capabilities. However, I suggest expanding web server support and improving database connectivity for container deployments. We switched from Apache Tomcat for better flexibility.
Managing Consultant at Systems Limited4.0We use IBM WebSphere Application Server for our e-commerce applications deployed on-premise and across various cloud platforms, including AWS and IBM Cloud. Its stability is unparalleled, but the cost and installation process need improvement. Overall, I find it reliable.
Database Administrator at a computer software company with 201-500 employees3.5We use IBM WebSphere Application Server for core banking, with Oracle as the back end. The security could be improved. Compared to WebLogic, WebSphere consumes more resources and has less organized configurations, making error identification challenging.
Lead Architect at a insurance company with 201-500 employees4.5I use IBM WebSphere Application Server for enterprise applications, appreciating its performance and stability. While configuration is easy, security settings can be complex. We switched from Oracle to IBM for better support, performance, UI, and overall stability.