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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
14th
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
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of Oracle GlassFish is 3.7%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) is 9.8%, down from 16.6% 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)9.8%
Oracle GlassFish3.7%
Other86.5%
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.
reviewer2845695 - PeerSpot reviewer
Middleware administrator at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Reliable platform has supported critical services and simplifies secure enterprise operations
Overall, there is satisfaction with Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP), but there are a few areas where it could be improved. The initial configuration and setup can be complex, especially for new administrators, so a simpler installation and configuration experience would be helpful. The management console could be more modern and intuitive with better dashboards and built-in monitoring capabilities. Although logging is comprehensive, troubleshooting complex issues can still require significant analysis, so enhanced diagnostic tools and more actionable error messages would be beneficial. Better integration with modern DevOps and cloud-native tools out of the box, along with more automation for routine administrative tasks, would make the platform easier to manage and reduce operational effort. Deeper integration with modern DevOps and cloud-native platforms would be valuable, such as improved support for Kubernetes and OpenShift, along with built-in automation for deployments, patching, and configuration management on Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP). Enhanced monitoring and observability with richer dashboards, predictive alerts, and easier integration with tools such as Prometheus and Grafana could also be beneficial. AI-assisted diagnostics that can help identify the root cause of issues more quickly would also be appreciated. Additionally, a more intuitive management tool and simplified upgrade process would make administration easier, especially for larger enterprise environments.

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 solution has flexibility and stability."
"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."
"Overall, Red Hat JBoss EAP has improved application reliability, reduced operational overhead, and increased confidence in the production environment, allowing the organization to deliver better services to end users."
"It was crucial and it definitely paid off."
"JBoss is easier to handle, and it can take on a much larger load compared to Tomcat."
"We use JBoss mainly for application deployments and application servers."
"The solution's technical support is good."
"The solution is easy to use."
 

Cons

"I would like to see integration with MQ systems."
"In my experience, Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) is approximately ninety percent stable. However, I sometimes encounter issues where deployment fails after restart or JBoss restarts itself due to heap memory issues or configuration changes within the application, leading me to conclude it is ninety percent stable."
"The solution's documentation could be better."
"The login process could be improved."
"JBoss is too much for what we need."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"Logging-related issues in JBoss require improvement."
"Sometimes you have to do extra work to define this JDBC force and that is something that sometimes is very annoying."
"The support should be bundled with the Red Hat OS support because as it is now, these are two separate costs."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We pay for a maintenance license, but it is not expensive."
"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."
"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."
"It is an open-source solution."
"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."
"Since the solution is freeware, our customers don't need to pay any licensing fees."
"The pricing of JBoss is more reasonable than that of WebLogic."
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Financial Services Firm
22%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise21
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for JBoss?
There is not direct involvement in pricing, licensing, or contract negotiation, so exact costs of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) cannot be commented on. From an operational per...
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Overall, there is satisfaction with Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP), but there are a few areas where it could be improved. The initial configuration and setup can be complex, es...
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Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) is primarily used for enterprise-level Java applications. Enterprise applications, Java applications such as banking and financial applications, ...
 

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