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IIS vs Oracle Application Server comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 2, 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 Server
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
Application Infrastructure (1st)
Oracle Application Server
Ranking in Application Server
7th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of IIS is 6.5%, down from 6.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Application Server is 4.0%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Server
 

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…
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Quick deployment and easy implementation with complex logic challenges
We use Oracle Application Server for a loan management system. We created it for a client; it is a low-code platform. Everything is purchased in Oracle Cloud, and we use it to develop and deploy applications The product offers easy implementation, which is a benefit. It saves development time…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We use the solution for our customer's web applications."
"We use Windows Server only for Eggplant Manager."
"The product is scalable."
"The initial setup is simple."
"IIS works natively with Windows Server without any issues in publishing certificates."
"The tool shows us the operating systems where our servers and applications are running."
"The solution is easy to use, easy to maintain and isn't too technical."
"It's good and offers good usability."
"The product offers easy implementation, which is a benefit. It saves development time compared to normal development processes."
 

Cons

"The visibility feature of the product is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"The customer service and support team can be improved."
"In the next release, I would like to see better integration between the cloud environment and the on-premises environment."
"The documentation isn't very good and the options are very complex."
"The product could be more compatible with Linux and macOS, particularly when applying user configuration policies."
"The graphical user interface has room for improvement and can be more user-friendly."
"At the moment, we have big problems with stability, and I'm not very happy at the moment. So, the stability could be improved."
"Compared to Linux, the solution’s Windows patching is slower. I would like to improve it."
"If you have complex business logic, there is no option to build that complex logic inside the platform."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The yearly licensing cost is very high. The solution is very expensive."
"I was using the trial version of IIS inside my virtual machines."
"The price is good."
"I didn't need to get an additional license for the solution since it was included in my server."
"IIS's pricing is reasonable."
"They offer a one-time payment model for the product license, and we pay annually for support."
"I think it's part of the Windows Server, so you won't have any other costs to add in order to use the IIS service."
"There is an annual license to use this solution and the price could be better."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Government
12%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Application Server?
The pricing model is costly. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate it around four to five. Compared to other solutions like Mendix, Oracle Application Server is more expensive.
What needs improvement with Oracle Application Server?
If you have complex business logic, there is no option to build that complex logic inside the platform. You have to use third-party tools. If Oracle could provide an inbuilt feature for complex log...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Application Server?
We use Oracle Application Server for a loan management system. We created it for a client; it is a low-code platform. Everything is purchased in Oracle Cloud, and we use it to develop and deploy ap...
 

Also Known As

Windows Server IIS
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Sample Customers

Erste Bank Group, NJVC, Samsung Electronics, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Tata Steel Europe, Urban Software Institute
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Distribution
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