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Oracle GlassFish vs Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle GlassFish
Ranking in Application Server
10th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Ap...
Ranking in Application Server
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of Oracle GlassFish is 3.9%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) is 11.0%, down from 17.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Server Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP)11.0%
Oracle GlassFish3.9%
Other85.1%
Application Server
 

Featured Reviews

it_user517413 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Lead Developer
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.
GS
Senior Cloud Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Migration has reduced incidents and simplifies managing secure hybrid applications
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) can be improved, as there are changes with the Java version, transitioning from Java to Jakarta since the last JBoss 8 version. I had to make several changes across my server to align with these updates, which was a challenging task for me as it took time. Additionally, in terms of security, there are still some concerns with hacking on Java versions and Java ports, and the XML libraries should be more secure, maintaining consistency to facilitate smoother migrations between versions. My experience during migrations with Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) was mainly smooth, but I encountered application-specific issues because some applications were not compatible with the new version. I had to roll back and troubleshoot these issues, reaching out to Red Hat for assistance, and they were instrumental in resolving those concerns.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The products offers EE support."
"The product offers EE support."
"It is a Java-based product, so it is pretty straightforward; it is pretty easy from a developer's perspective and is also pretty reliable and scalable."
"JBoss is easier to handle, and it can take on a much larger load compared to Tomcat."
"The solution is quite stable; it's perfect for the needed usage of the customer."
"It was crucial and it definitely paid off."
"The support is fast and reliable."
"JBoss is more flexible and keeps up with modern technologies, supporting newer versions of different libraries."
"Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) has saved a lot of time in rapid deployment of applications, and for an existing migration project which was stipulated for a timeline of six months, it just took around two and a half months, specifically 80 days, achieving the target of completing within three months, along with the payment subscription being very nominal and affordable."
"The solution's technical support is good."
 

Cons

"I would like to see integration with MQ systems."
"I would like to see integration with MQ systems."
"The solution's pricing could be improved because it is not cheap."
"The stability of the solution could improve with Microsoft Windows."
"In general, the support of the ERPC would be really good due to the fact that, so far, I have not seen it."
"It can have automation features."
"The support should be bundled with the Red Hat OS support because as it is now, these are two separate costs."
"It would be great if the product came with a feature where the remarks made on the board can be saved on an individual's laptop to make it more user-friendly."
"JBoss is not as reliable and stable as WebLogic."
"The tool's documentation could be improved to explain its usage and functionalities clearly. Having accessible documentation would save time for leaders like me when juniors seek information about it. The documentation should be self-explanatory and guide users on how to utilize the tool."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Despite the price increase after being acquired by IBM, JBoss still maintains its competitiveness. The package provided is more geared towards cloud-based deployments, whereas our setup is more traditional, which makes it slightly more expensive for us. As most vendors are transitioning towards cloud-centric solutions, companies like ours need to adapt accordingly."
"Since the solution is freeware, our customers don't need to pay any licensing fees."
"There is no licensing cost. The solution is free to use."
"The solution is cost-efficient compared to other products. Pricing is rated an eight out of ten."
"I rate the product price as eight on a scale, where one means it is a very cheap solution, and ten points mean that it is a very expensive tool."
"We pay for a maintenance license, but it is not expensive."
"It is an open-source solution."
"JBoss is an expensive solution."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
24%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

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Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise21
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for JBoss?
The price of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) varies. A request for proposals is made each time, and two or three offers are received before one is selected. The offer includes n...
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Currently, Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) has been working well with no performance-related problems. However, there is concern about how the platform will be used when the org...
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Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) is used to deploy web applications and web services, which is the primary purpose. Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) connectors...
 

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