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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."
"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."
"Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) has positively impacted my organization by minimizing the downtime of applications, which gives me respect from users."
"The solution is easy to use."
"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."
"We can deploy the applications on the JBoss server, so it is easy to manage. It's also easy to add new certificates to the config."
"JBoss has made it very easy to implement web applications."
"JBoss is easier to handle, and it can take on a much larger load compared to Tomcat."
"Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) has impacted my organization positively because it is a powerful platform and we can develop powerful applications very quickly."
 

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."
"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."
"Sometimes the console has a glitch."
"Logging-related issues in JBoss require improvement."
"In general, the support of the ERPC would be really good due to the fact that, so far, I have not seen it."
"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."
"The solution sometimes crashed and had some compatibility issues with the DevOps JAR file."
"The initial configuration and setup can be complex, especially for new administrators, so a simpler installation and configuration experience would be helpful."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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."
"The solution is cost-efficient compared to other products. Pricing is rated an eight out of ten."
"We pay for a maintenance license, but it is not expensive."
"There is no licensing cost. The solution is free to use."
"Since the solution is freeware, our customers don't need to pay any licensing fees."
"JBoss is an expensive solution."
"The pricing of JBoss is more reasonable than that of WebLogic."
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Financial Services Firm
24%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

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Midsize Enterprise5
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for JBoss?
Regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP), I believe the licensing cost is somewhat higher. However, I expect this given that it is now un...
What needs improvement with JBoss?
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 sev...
What is your primary use case for JBoss?
My main use case for Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) is as an application server, and sometimes I have used it as a web server on a few servers as well. It provides great middle...
 

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