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Azul Zulu vs Windows Server AppFabric comparison

Azul Systems and Microsoft are both solutions in the Application Infrastructure category. Azul Systems is ranked #10, while Microsoft is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.5. Azul Systems holds a 5.2% mindshare in AIS, compared to Microsoft’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Azul Systems users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
Azul Zulu
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100% willing to recommend
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Azul Zulu
Ranking in Application Infrastructure
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
9.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows Server AppFabric
Ranking in Application Infrastructure
17th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Application Infrastructure category, the mindshare of Azul Zulu is 5.2%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows Server AppFabric is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Infrastructure
 

Featured Reviews

it_user389799 - PeerSpot reviewer
It is based on OpenJDK so you obtain practically the same performance compared to Hotspot.
I've been using Zulu on Windows and OSX, and although it has many other features, I can mention 3: - It is based on OpenJDK so you obtain practically the same performance compared to Hotspot; - Azul offers options to embed it on your apps; and - It only packs JDK and excludes the web plugin.
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VIJAY RAGAVAN - PeerSpot reviewer
Ensure seamless deployment and networking with a focus on critical uptime
The most important issue I've found is the blue screen errors, particularly when customers use external displays with a P-type cable. I have advised against using external displays for crucial applications and recommended using VGA or laptop adapter screens to mitigate this issue. However, the blue screen error remains a major concern because it causes data loss during reboots.
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
25%
Retailer
21%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
5%
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What do you like most about Windows Server AppFabric?
The product's deployment phase was very easy.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows Server AppFabric?
The product is affordable, in my opinion.
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What needs improvement with Windows Server AppFabric?
The most important issue I've found is the blue screen errors, particularly when customers use external displays with a P-type cable. I have advised against using external displays for crucial appl...
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Overview

Zulu is a 100% open source certified build of OpenJDK, running on Linux, Windows, and OS X. Zulu complies with the Java SE standard for Java SE 8, 7, and 6. Free to download and use, Zulu is available on Azure, AWS, Canonical’s Charm Store and the Docker hub. Zulu Enterprise subscriptions deliver 24 x 7 x 365 access to Azul’s Support team.

Azul Systems
Windows Server AppFabric extends Windows Server to provide enhanced hosting, management, and caching capabilities for Web applications and middle-tier services. The AppFabric hosting features add service management extensions to Internet Information Services (IIS), Windows Process Activation Service (WAS), and the .NET Framework 4. This includes Hosting Services and Hosting Administration tools that make it easier to deploy, configure, and manage Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) and Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) based services. The AppFabric caching features add a distributed, in-memory object cache to Windows Server that makes it easier to scale out high-performance .NET applications, especially ASP.NET applications.
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Microsoft, Kyocera, OKI, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Voya Financial
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