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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
13th
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 July 2026, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of Oracle GlassFish is 3.9%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) is 10.3%, down from 16.8% 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)10.3%
Oracle GlassFish3.9%
Other85.8%
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."
"JBoss is a scalable tool."
"The most valuable feature is the UI."
"JBoss has made it very easy to implement web applications."
"The high availability is great."
"It is a Java-based product, so it is pretty straightforward. It is pretty easy from a developer's perspective. It is also pretty reliable and scalable."
"We use JBoss mainly for application deployments and application servers."
"After using Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) and enhancing the configuration files, the tickets have been reduced by half, and the logs have decreased and now provide good information instead of just vague numbers filling the file systems."
"This open source Application server is a good choice for Enterprises using J2EE and gives much better value than Websphere and Weblogic."
 

Cons

"I would like to see integration with MQ systems."
"The price of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required. The product could be made cheaper."
"The solution is a little complex in terms of implementation."
"The stability of the solution could improve with Microsoft Windows."
"There is not much ability inside of the solution. The world is going beyond different micro and data-type things like Microsoft Office, so we are not seeing much ability within the solution."
"Scalability is a concern because it is not online, which limits online processes. This aspect can be improved."
"I believe that Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) still counts weaknesses and disadvantages, such as there could be better memory management."
"The initial configuration and setup can be complex, especially for new administrators, so a simpler installation and configuration experience would be helpful."
"Sometimes you have to do extra work to define this JDBC force and that is something that sometimes is very annoying."
 

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."
"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."
"It is an open-source solution."
"The pricing of JBoss is more reasonable than that of WebLogic."
"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."
"JBoss is an expensive solution."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
24%
Government
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
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?
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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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