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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
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
56
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 May 2025, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of IIS is 7.1%, up from 6.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Application Server is 4.8%, down from 5.5% 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…
SK
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

"Windows Server IIS is stable."
"The solution has been reliable."
"The graphical user interface makes it easy for users to configure the sites."
"It is a lightweight web host that is easy to configure for simple webpages."
"The solution is very simple to use and easy to deploy."
"The product is easy to use."
"The solution integrates well with most Microsoft products."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is easy to use and easy to understand."
"The product offers easy implementation, which is a benefit. It saves development time compared to normal development processes."
 

Cons

"There is an issue with the network. The tool's price is also high."
"IIS needs to improve its security. Its support needs to be faster and clear. The tool's licensing could be cheaper as well."
"The cost is a bit too high."
"In the next release, the tool should be more easily integrated and configured with other provisions. The pricing should also be made cheaper since it's very expensive now."
"Sometimes, we encounter difficult issues, and getting support from Microsoft to resolve those issues is not easy."
"Compared to Linux, the solution’s Windows patching is slower. I would like to improve 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."
"We'd like future versions to be more stable."
"If you have complex business logic, there is no option to build that complex logic inside the platform."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is no license needed to use the solution."
"There is a license needed for the solution."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution."
"The cost for IIS is already included in Windows services. We don't have to pay anything extra."
"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."
"Users can get a subscription-based license or a perpetual license for IIS."
"The price of the cloud system is a bit high."
"I didn't need to get an additional license for the solution since it was included in my server."
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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
17%
Government
13%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

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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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