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IIS vs Oracle GlassFish 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
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 GlassFish
Ranking in Application Server
10th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of IIS is 6.7%, down from 6.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle GlassFish is 2.4%, down from 2.7% 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…
it_user517413 - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers EE Support. I would like to see integration with MQ systems.
The products offers EE support. It offers ease of use. I would like to see integration with MQ systems.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"IIS is quite easy to set up as it comes pre-configured, so I don't have to install anything."
"The solution has been reliable."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."
"The product's initial setup phase is straightforward."
"Windows Server IIS is stable."
"The solution is very stable. The solution is very simple and easy to use."
"When you are working with Microsoft solutions, you will see that the integration with the operating system, and implementing some security features, are easier in IIS than when using another solution."
"It helps scan and mitigates our vulnerabilities using the best protocols to secure our environment."
"The products offers EE support."
 

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 solution's black box is not fast."
"The documentation isn't very good and the options are very complex."
"The cost is a bit too high."
"The only issue I've encountered is with certificates not working fine sometimes. It's influenced by the server's service performance."
"We've never had any issues with the solution, but it's still nice to have overall improvements on it. It could be easier and faster to use, for example."
"I would like to see integration with MQ systems."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"The licensing cost is dependent on the usage."
"The yearly licensing cost is very high. The solution is very expensive."
"There is no license required for the product as it is role-based. Whenever you go for a Windows platform server, the role has to be installed directly from the server manager. There is no additional cost that has to be paid for that. It is free to use."
"The tool's pricing is on a yearly basis."
"The solution provides multiple licensing options."
"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
15%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

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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,...
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If you have a Windows license, there is no additional cost for IIS. However, you may need to pay for SSL publishing at times.
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Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Windows Server IIS
GlassFish
 

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Sample Customers

Erste Bank Group, NJVC, Samsung Electronics, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Tata Steel Europe, Urban Software Institute
TravelMuse, Clarity Accounting
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