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

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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
9th
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
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of IIS PHP Windows is 0.5%. The mindshare of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) is 10.6%, down from 17.1% 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)10.6%
IIS PHP Windows0.5%
Other88.9%
Application Server
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2836203 - PeerSpot reviewer
SR SYSTEM ENGINEER at a retailer with 11-50 employees
Hosting php apps on windows has delivered fast performance and met strict compliance needs
The main feature is hosting PHP applications in IIS. If we are hosting through XAMPP or another solution, it will be very slow. However, using IIS PHP Windows, the application performance will be very fast. If you want to host your PHP or Laravel-based application in Windows, you can definitely use this extension. Using this extension, you can host your PHP or Laravel application in IIS, and it will have super speed. If you use another solution, it will not give you that speed.
GS
Senior Cloud Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Migration has reduced incidents and simplifies managing secure hybrid applications
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) can be improved, as there are changes with the Java version, transitioning from Java to Jakarta since the last JBoss 8 version. I had to make several changes across my server to align with these updates, which was a challenging task for me as it took time. Additionally, in terms of security, there are still some concerns with hacking on Java versions and Java ports, and the XML libraries should be more secure, maintaining consistency to facilitate smoother migrations between versions. My experience during migrations with Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) was mainly smooth, but I encountered application-specific issues because some applications were not compatible with the new version. I had to roll back and troubleshoot these issues, reaching out to Red Hat for assistance, and they were instrumental in resolving those concerns.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"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."
"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."
"Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) is very easy to use."
"The solution has flexibility and stability."
"The solution's technical support is good."
"We use JBoss mainly for application deployments and application servers."
"We’ve seen a marked reduction in downtime and a major boost in system stability, resulting in fewer outages, and one of the biggest wins has been the cost savings especially compared to Oracle WebLogic thanks to JBoss’s more affordable licensing model."
"The stability is good. I would rate it a nine out of ten."
"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."
"The high availability is great."
 

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 can have automation features."
"There is not much ability inside of the solution. The world is going beyond different micro and data-type things like Microsoft Office, so we are not seeing much ability within the solution."
"Sometimes the console has a glitch."
"I would like to see improved booting of applications altogether on one page to manage all data instances from one location, similar to an AWS console."
"Sometimes you have to do extra work to define this JDBC force and that is something that sometimes is very annoying."
"The login process could be improved."
"Level of customization is low as compared to other competitive products."
"JBoss is not as reliable and stable as WebLogic."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We pay for a maintenance license, but it is not expensive."
"The solution is cost-efficient compared to other products. Pricing is rated an eight out of ten."
"It is an open-source solution."
"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."
"There is no licensing cost. The solution is free to use."
"JBoss is an expensive solution."
"Since the solution is freeware, our customers don't need to pay any licensing fees."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
49%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Healthcare Company
9%
Retailer
5%
Financial Services Firm
24%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise21
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with IIS PHP Windows?
I think IIS PHP Windows can still improve, specifically in making the user interface and integration better, as there is visible scope for improvement. We can make it more robust if we continue upg...
What is your primary use case for IIS PHP Windows?
My main use case for IIS PHP Windows is to install client applications based on IIS and PHP-based applications, and manage those applications on the Windows environment. A quick specific example of...
What advice do you have for others considering IIS PHP Windows?
I rate IIS PHP Windows nine out of ten. I chose nine out of ten because there is still a scope for improvement, and achieving a perfect ten means reaching a standard they should continue working to...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for JBoss?
The price of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) varies. A request for proposals is made each time, and two or three offers are received before one is selected. The offer includes n...
What needs improvement with JBoss?
Currently, Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) has been working well with no performance-related problems. However, there is concern about how the platform will be used when the org...
What is your primary use case for JBoss?
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) is used to deploy web applications and web services, which is the primary purpose. Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) connectors...
 

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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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