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IIS PHP Windows vs Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) comparison

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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

IIS PHP Windows
Ranking in Application Server
8th
Average Rating
9.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.0
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Ap...
Ranking in Application Server
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of IIS PHP Windows is 0.9%. The mindshare of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) is 9.1%, down from 16.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Server Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP)9.1%
IIS PHP Windows0.9%
Other90.0%
Application Server
 

Featured Reviews

Gaurav-Bansal - PeerSpot reviewer
Support Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Hosting client blogs has become straightforward but resource usage still needs improvement
IIS PHP Windows has positively impacted my organization by helping to deploy customer websites that have very small budgets, allowing the organization to assist those clients, which builds trust with them. It enables the organization to help them run their small websites, and while some clients had bigger projects, they also wanted their small websites to run, such as a personal blog. Client satisfaction was high because a Windows server can be monitored, and the customer's websites could remain up and running all the time. If something happens and the application crashes, we could simply grab the logs from the event viewer to check memory limits and investigate what is happening. Additionally, the client could perform some of the management using the GUI management interface in IIS.
reviewer2845695 - PeerSpot reviewer
Middleware administrator at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Reliable platform has supported critical services and simplifies secure enterprise operations
Overall, there is satisfaction with Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP), but there are a few areas where it could be improved. The initial configuration and setup can be complex, especially for new administrators, so a simpler installation and configuration experience would be helpful. The management console could be more modern and intuitive with better dashboards and built-in monitoring capabilities. Although logging is comprehensive, troubleshooting complex issues can still require significant analysis, so enhanced diagnostic tools and more actionable error messages would be beneficial. Better integration with modern DevOps and cloud-native tools out of the box, along with more automation for routine administrative tasks, would make the platform easier to manage and reduce operational effort. Deeper integration with modern DevOps and cloud-native platforms would be valuable, such as improved support for Kubernetes and OpenShift, along with built-in automation for deployments, patching, and configuration management on Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP). Enhanced monitoring and observability with richer dashboards, predictive alerts, and easier integration with tools such as Prometheus and Grafana could also be beneficial. AI-assisted diagnostics that can help identify the root cause of issues more quickly would also be appreciated. Additionally, a more intuitive management tool and simplified upgrade process would make administration easier, especially for larger enterprise environments.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"IIS PHP Windows has positively impacted my organization by helping to deploy customer websites that have very small budgets, allowing the organization to assist those clients, which builds trust with them."
"In my experience, the best features IIS PHP Windows offers include allowing us to host the PHP application with better performance compared to XAMPP, which we were previously using because XAMPP was giving slow performance."
"If you want to host your PHP or Laravel-based application in Windows, you can definitely use this extension, and using this extension you can host your PHP or Laravel application in IIS and it will have super speed."
"IIS PHP Windows impacts my organization positively because my applications perform very well here when compared with XAMPP."
"The high availability is great."
"Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) has saved a lot of time in rapid deployment of applications, and for an existing migration project which was stipulated for a timeline of six months, it just took around two and a half months, specifically 80 days, achieving the target of completing within three months, along with the payment subscription being very nominal and affordable."
"I find JBoss to be lightweight and easier to manage compared to WebSphere."
"JBoss seems to be a well-rounded application server in the market which supports scalability and is easy to set-up and to deploy."
"My advice is that for anybody who is searching for a lightweight application or web server, JBoss is one of the options that I recommend."
"The solution's support is very good for repairing components."
"This open source Application server is a good choice for Enterprises using J2EE and gives much better value than Websphere and Weblogic."
"The tool's most beneficial feature is its scalability. People with limited technical knowledge can quickly grasp its functions with a brief introduction. The tool's ease of use makes it a plug-and-play solution, reducing the effort required to train users on its usage."
 

Cons

"I chose a rating of seven out of ten because IIS PHP Windows is good for small enterprises with manageable aspects, but it has very high resource usage and requires a Windows server license, contributing to the overall cost."
"It would be great if the product came with a feature where the remarks made on the board can be saved on an individual's laptop to make it more user-friendly."
"JBoss is too much for what we need."
"I think documentation may need improvement for Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP)."
"The deployment of data sources could be improved."
"Sometimes the console has a glitch."
"The login process could be improved."
"The documentation could be better. When we have questions, we need to check multiple websites. There isn't one place listing a set of common problems and how to fix them."
"We faced the limitation of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) version upgrades, which require developers to improve their code as well."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"JBoss is an expensive solution."
"There is no licensing cost. The solution is free to use."
"The solution is cost-efficient compared to other products. Pricing is rated an eight out of ten."
"Despite the price increase after being acquired by IBM, JBoss still maintains its competitiveness. The package provided is more geared towards cloud-based deployments, whereas our setup is more traditional, which makes it slightly more expensive for us. As most vendors are transitioning towards cloud-centric solutions, companies like ours need to adapt accordingly."
"I rate the product price as eight on a scale, where one means it is a very cheap solution, and ten points mean that it is a very expensive tool."
"Since the solution is freeware, our customers don't need to pay any licensing fees."
"The pricing of JBoss is more reasonable than that of WebLogic."
"It is an open-source solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
44%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
21%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise21
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with IIS PHP Windows?
IIS PHP Windows can be improved regarding its higher resource usage. Unlike a Linux web server that is very lightweight, the resource usage is higher on Windows. I chose a rating of seven out of te...
What is your primary use case for IIS PHP Windows?
My main use case for IIS PHP Windows is to deploy it for WordPress websites and Laravel custom applications so they can run on IIS using the PHP provider and PHP version. I used IIS PHP Windows for...
What advice do you have for others considering IIS PHP Windows?
Regarding IIS PHP Windows' security, I think its governance and security are solid as long as you configure Windows Active Directory correctly and all Windows authentication so that no other users ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for JBoss?
There is not direct involvement in pricing, licensing, or contract negotiation, so exact costs of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) cannot be commented on. From an operational per...
What needs improvement with JBoss?
Overall, there is satisfaction with Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP), but there are a few areas where it could be improved. The initial configuration and setup can be complex, es...
What is your primary use case for JBoss?
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) is primarily used for enterprise-level Java applications. Enterprise applications, Java applications such as banking and financial applications, ...
 

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Sample Customers

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Tata Sky, Nissan, Swedish Board of Agriculture, Novamedia, American Product Distributors, Advanced Micro Devices, Emirates Group, E*TRADE
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