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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 works natively with Windows Server without any issues in publishing certificates."
"It is an easy-to-use and secure program."
"IIS has a very simple and user-friendly interface, which helps a lot in effective and efficient management."
"The initial setup is simple."
"The product is easy to configure."
"The interface, simplicity, and ease of management are all good features that make this user-friendly."
"The product is scalable."
"It has an intuitive user interface and provides a lot of options for building reports."
"The products offers EE support."
 

Cons

"The documentation of IIS could be better. They are not easily accessible. I had to use YouTube and other online resources to learn how to use the solution properly."
"IIS could improve by Microsoft Windows improving the update services. We would like to be able to update all systems that are connected. The WSA service has to be in good order to accomplish this."
"I am using an older version of Windows Server IIS and the general management and navigation to get something done is not as straightforward as I hope it to be. The interface could be improved."
"This solution needs to be easier for cases where you want to have an IIS cluster."
"It lacks a few performance improvement tools."
"The graphical user interface has room for improvement and can be more user-friendly."
"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 stability needs improvement."
"I would like to see integration with MQ systems."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I didn't need to get an additional license for the solution since it was included in my server."
"IIS comes along with an OS license from Microsoft. Others can opt for a perpetual-based licensing model to be able to use the system."
"I give the price of the solution a five out of ten."
"The price of Windows Server IIS is expensive. They have a large user base, and they charge a little bit too much."
"The tool's pricing is on a yearly basis."
"The solution provides multiple licensing options."
"I was using the trial version of IIS inside my virtual machines."
"They offer a one-time payment model for the product license, and we pay annually for support."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

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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.
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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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