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IBM Open Liberty vs Oracle WebLogic Server comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 28, 2025

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM Open Liberty
Ranking in Application Server
8th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle WebLogic Server
Ranking in Application Server
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of IBM Open Liberty is 0.8%. The mindshare of Oracle WebLogic Server is 23.2%, down from 26.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Server
 

Featured Reviews

FV
Scalable solution with efficient monitoring features
We use the solution to develop microservices for financial organizations The solution has the best monitoring features. The solution's feature for distributed transaction management could be better. Also, its login feature needs improvement as well. The solution is much more stable compared to…
Saikat Nag - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers efficient load distribution with a scope of high scalability
Our organization configures Oracle WebLogic Server in such a way that a load balancer becomes available. The network requests are segregated to the Oracle WebLogic Server as the managing server and different nodes are configured. Using the product as a load balancer helps automate request transfer from one non-functional node to another functional node. Due to Oracle WebLogic Server, the endpoints remain unaffected whenever a node goes down. The clustering feature enhances our organization's performance and reliability. In our organization, the health of the Oracle WebLogic Server environment is maintained and managed using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM). I would definitely recommend others to use Oracle WebLogic Server. Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is a stable solution compared to other vendors."
"What I like best about Oracle WebLogic Server is its integration with other software."
"The technical support is responsive. They are always ready to help by various communication channels, such as Zoom calls. However, sometimes it will take a while because when we are dealing with a problem, they need to look at the logs and configuration. A lot of the issues are related to the configuration that they need to look at thoroughly before they can give us a solution and it can take a few days depending on the type of problem."
"I would rate Oracle WebLogic Server nine out of ten, possibly even ten points."
"What I find most valuable in Oracle WebLogic Server is its flexibility in administering and managing applications, along with the built-in dashboards that offer high visibility into vulnerabilities."
"The possibility of having several servers running, so we do not lose the service."
"Oracle WebLogic Server has a bunch of ready features that are easy to use and understand."
"One of the good features of Oracle WebLogic Server was the ability to add some custom parameters to its deployment and performance."
"The tool's technical support is very good."
 

Cons

"Its support documentation could have detailed information on database integration."
"I can't point to anything missing."
"Having clearer mechanisms to directly map a database-level connection problem to the corresponding WebLogic thread would greatly enhance the administrator's convenience."
"The logs consultant, since it tends to be more in the server, we do need complete consult logs for a lot of different files."
"Configuration can be a significant challenge, demanding a deep understanding and expertise."
"Its pricing should be better. We are analyzing other options, such as JBoss, because of the cost of WebLogic."
"The administration is hard, and it is more complex to use than others."
"There are always ways to improve. But it's getting better every time, with every new release, and every new patch, it's getting better."
"The ticket-raising process is very time-consuming"
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is less costly than one of its competitors."
"Fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"The solution’s pricing is affordable."
"It is expensive."
"The licensing fees are annual and depend on the model."
"I would not compare WebSphere and WebLogic because both servers are really good. The only difference is that Weblogic is lighter and consumes less memory."
"Its high expense is a significant drawback"
"The tool's pricing is yearly."
"The solution's licensing is high-priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
51%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
21%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

Which solution do you prefer: Spring Boot or Open Liberty?
Sometimes, Open Liberty is preferred over Spring Boot because Open Liberty is lightweight, scalable, and secure. It is also a good choice for microservices because it supports a wide range of deplo...
What do you like most about Open Liberty?
It is a stable solution compared to other vendors.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Open Liberty?
The solution is expensive but worth the investment as it has integration capabilities to manage the overall components. However, it is less costly compared to Spring Boot.
What needs improvement with Oracle WebLogic Server?
There is an option to use the WebLogic console as a service, but the WebLogic scripting tool can be used for the administration of the domain without the console. This is important for some cases d...
What is your primary use case for Oracle WebLogic Server?
I primarily work from an infrastructure point of view with Oracle WebLogic Server ( /products/oracle-weblogic-server-reviews ). I am involved in the installation, base installation of the product, ...
 

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Sample Customers

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Colab Consulting Pty. Ltd., Infosys Ltd., Sascar, Banca Transilvania, UL, Center for Railway Information Systems, SPAR Austria Group, Reliance Commercial Finance, Industrial Bank of Korea, Al Jaber Group, Safe Water Kenya, Chhattisgarh Infotech and Biotech Promotion Society
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