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IIS vs JBoss Enterprise Application Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 5, 2025

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
Ranking in Application Infrastructure
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
Application Server (4th)
JBoss Enterprise Applicatio...
Ranking in Application Infrastructure
6th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Application Infrastructure category, the mindshare of IIS is 12.0%, down from 13.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of JBoss Enterprise Application Platform is 8.7%, up from 7.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Infrastructure
 

Featured Reviews

DanielWildermuth - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides integration with Eggplant but problems with stability
We use Windows Server only for Eggplant Manager. Otherwise, I'm not using it   At the moment, we have big problems with stability, and I'm not very happy at the moment. So, the stability could be improved. I have been using it for a few years.  The initial setup is complex.  We have an…
Gustavo Magni - PeerSpot reviewer
Stable solution with an easy initial setup process
We use the solution for the deployment of Java-based applications The solution helps my organization with simple and fast deployments. The solution is easy to configure and deploy. The solution's architecture needs improvement. Also, there could be more integration with container platforms. We…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It has an intuitive user interface and provides a lot of options for building reports."
"Windows Server IIS is stable."
"It is a lightweight web host that is easy to configure for simple webpages."
"We use Windows Server only for Eggplant Manager."
"It helps scan and mitigates our vulnerabilities using the best protocols to secure our environment."
"The solution is very simple to use and easy to deploy."
"The graphical user interface makes it easy for users to configure the sites."
"The tool is very easy to use and efficient."
"The most valuable aspect of JBoss EAP is its support for clustering and load balancing, which is essential for our applications that serve multiple users simultaneously."
"JBoss Enterprise Application Platform works very well."
"The solution is quite stable."
"Its technical support is excellent."
"It's convenient and barebone."
"Stable and easy to handle in terms of hosting applications."
"The most valuable features of this solution are scalability and performance."
 

Cons

"It would be beneficial if you could automate security certificate monitoring with IIS."
"The only issue I've encountered is with certificates not working fine sometimes. It's influenced by the server's service performance."
"The areas of this solution that need improvement are monitoring, debugging, and troubleshooting."
"The tool needs to improve its performance."
"The scalability depends on how you have set it up. If you're running IIS on a single server, it might not be as capable as if you are on many in a cluster or with load balancing and so on."
"The solution's black box is not fast."
"We'd like future versions to be more stable."
"The documentation is not very detailed. They need to improve it and add to it. They should ensure there are lots of visuals to help users better understand the solution."
"A graphic user interface can be added."
"Lacks some functional requirements."
"Improvement is needed in the synchronization between cluster nodes, especially under network strain."
"It's hard to find out the root cause of errors."
"Its architecture needs improvement."
"This solution needs better management UI."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is on a yearly basis."
"They offer a one-time payment model for the product license, and we pay annually for support."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution."
"The price is good."
"It is licensed with your Windows installation which makes it relatively cheap if you already have a Windows Server sitting around."
"I give the price of the solution a five out of ten."
"The solution’s pricing is yearly. The pricing is affordable and not high."
"The solution provides multiple licensing options."
"While I am not directly involved with the financial aspects, JBoss is known for its reasonable subscription pricing. Potential users should consider whether the cost aligns with their budget and requirements."
"It is an open-source solution."
"The solution is cost-effective."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
31%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better - IIS or NGINX Plus?
IIS is a flexible, secure, and manageable web server to host anything on the web. IIS’s scalable and open architecture can handle the most demanding tasks. From media streaming to web applications,...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IIS?
If you have a Windows license, there is no additional cost for IIS. However, you may need to pay for SSL publishing at times.
What needs improvement with JBoss Enterprise Application Platform?
Improvement is needed in the synchronization between cluster nodes, especially under network strain. Enhanced stability in cluster management and better error handling during unexpected network cha...
What is your primary use case for JBoss Enterprise Application Platform?
We use JBoss primarily for public institutions involved in customs. Our environment does not use cutting-edge technologies; instead, we continue to utilize JBoss due to our clients' preference for ...
 

Also Known As

Windows Server IIS
JBoss EAP, Red Hat EAP
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Erste Bank Group, NJVC, Samsung Electronics, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Tata Steel Europe, Urban Software Institute
APD, Banco Azteca, Roche, Tata Sky, Frost Bank
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