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IIS vs Zulu Embedded comparison

Microsoft and Azul Systems are both solutions in the Application Infrastructure category. Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.2, while Azul Systems is ranked #21. Microsoft holds a 11.3% mindshare in AIS, compared to Azul Systems’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution.
IIS
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89% willing to recommend
Zulu Embedded
  • 164 Views
  • 94 Comparison Views
 

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Categories and Ranking

IIS
Ranking in Application Infrastructure
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
Application Server (5th)
Zulu Embedded
Ranking in Application Infrastructure
21st
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Application Infrastructure category, the mindshare of IIS is 11.3%, down from 12.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zulu Embedded is 0.5%, down from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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Company Size

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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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What do you like most about IIS?
The product is flexible.
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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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Compared 13% of the time
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Compared 13% of the time
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Compared 5% of the time
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Also Known As

Windows Server IIS
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Overview

Internet Information Services (IIS) provides a secure, easy-to-manage, modular and extensible platform for reliably hosting websites, services and applications. With IIS, you get choice and control without giving up reliability or security.
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