JBoss vs Oracle WebLogic Server vs Tomcat comparison

Red Hat and Oracle are both solutions in the Application Server category. Red Hat is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.4, while Oracle is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.3. Red Hat holds a 17.5% mindshare in AppS, compared to Oracle’s 24.4% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Red Hat users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

JBoss

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95% willing to recommend

Oracle WebLogic Server

Read 35 Oracle WebLogic Server reviews

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4,307 Comparison Views

86% willing to recommend

Tomcat

Read 51 Tomcat reviews

4,306 Views
3,427 Comparison Views

94% willing to recommend

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Review summaries and opinions

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of JBoss is 17.5%, up from 17.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle WebLogic Server is 24.4%, down from 26.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tomcat is 19.9%, down from 20.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Srinadh Puli

VP at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Automation aids installation while management consolidation needs improvement

We are currently using Ansible for Jira installations and all the management tasks. We perform some tasks manually, however, Ansible helps in automating some of these processes I find JBoss to be lightweight and easier to manage compared to WebSphere. It allows for simple modification of…

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Saikat Nag

Oracle Application Database Administrator at RP Sanjiv Goenka Group

Offers efficient load distribution with a scope of high scalability

Our organization configures Oracle WebLogic Server in such a way that a load balancer becomes available. The network requests are segregated to the Oracle WebLogic Server as the managing server and different nodes are configured. Using the product as a load balancer helps automate request transfer from one non-functional node to another functional node. Due to Oracle WebLogic Server, the endpoints remain unaffected whenever a node goes down. The clustering feature enhances our organization's performance and reliability. In our organization, the health of the Oracle WebLogic Server environment is maintained and managed using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM). I would definitely recommend others to use Oracle WebLogic Server. Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.

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Erick Karanja

Technical Lead at Cellulant Kenya

Offers high availability, straightforward deployment and easy to use

Tomcat could be a little bit more innovative. Tomcat could come up with a framework that's more lightweight and purely targeted at Java applications. Some other solutions are doing better right now, maybe because they have come up with MicroProfile, which I think is moving forward. It may actually beat Tomcat because of the lightweight nature of the framework, the MicroProfile. They're coming up with new solutions. So, for the future of Tomcat and to maintain the market share they might be looking for, they need to come up with initiatives to ensure that several of us have a lightweight framework to deploy applications on.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"JBoss is a scalable tool."

"The support is fast and reliable."

"JBoss is more flexible and keeps up with modern technologies, supporting newer versions of different libraries."

"The tool's most beneficial feature is its scalability. People with limited technical knowledge can quickly grasp its functions with a brief introduction. The tool's ease of use makes it a plug-and-play solution, reducing the effort required to train users on its usage."

"I find JBoss to be lightweight and easier to manage compared to WebSphere."

"There's good documentation and a pretty good community surrounding the product."

"The product integrates well with Java applications."

"The stability is great."

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"It is good because it's easy to use. It doesn't crash frequently like other servers."

"The solution works well in load balancing."

"One of the good features of Oracle WebLogic Server was the ability to add some custom parameters to its deployment and performance."

"We've got the support we require. If ever there is an issue, can just call on Oracle and they will assist us."

"In the newer system, reconfigurability and the fact that it is easy to configure, make it very valuable."

"It's a scalable product."

"Another valuable feature is the ability to automate tasks through scripts, making our environment highly efficient."

"I would rate Oracle WebLogic Server nine out of ten, possibly even ten points."

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"The most valuable features of this solution are the general web server features."

"The scalability overall is good."

"The most valuable feature is the free EE server."

"Web apps are very easy to deploy."

"I would rate the pricing a ten out of ten, where one is high price and ten is low price. The pricing is pretty low."

"It is a robust solution."

"The ease of use of Tomcat is its most valuable feature. Once we grade particular software, we simply download it and we keep an eye on if Tomcat is working."

"Tomcat is user-friendly and easy to set up, especially compared to WebLogic or JBoss where some specialty is required. If you are going for Tomcat, you can use their guidelines and can set it up easily."

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Cons

"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."

"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."

"In terms of monitoring, the old version was somewhat limited in flexibility, lacking the ability to easily adjust configurations."

"The solution's pricing could be improved because it is not cheap."

"They are trying to make it less heavyweight since app servers often deliver a lot of functionality. Still, if we aren't leveraging them, they can be too much for certain use cases."

"Sometimes the console has a glitch."

"Scalability is a concern because it is not online, which limits online processes. This aspect can be improved."

"In general, the support of the ERPC would be really good due to the fact that, so far, I have not seen it."

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"There are always ways to improve. But it's getting better every time, with every new release, and every new patch, it's getting better."

"The error handling area in Oracle WebLogic Server is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"The logs consultant, since it tends to be more in the server, we do need complete consult logs for a lot of different files."

"The integration could be improved."

"If you want to use Oracle products to the fullest with enhanced customizations, you need to get trained. There is enough documentation and the flexibility to configure the application to your needs but you will need to spend more time gathering the knowledge."

"The ticket-raising process is very time-consuming"

"In the future, I would like to see better support for the REST interface."

"Managing and monitoring the WebLogic server environment has been challenging because most monitoring tools don't support it."

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"Security integration in Tomcat is complicated. We need to use another tool to solve the security issues."

"It would be great if they offered more integration of monitoring tools."

"Our biggest challenge is that the Tomcat servers are not hosted locally."

"The high availability is not as robust as the competition is such as WebLogic and Jboss."

"If Apache can come up with a better solution to provide better security, that would be ideal."

"If it could support the driver's VIN, they can run natively without the GBM. Now, we can run what we call the native cloud application that doesn't require GBM. If Tomcat can support that, it's going to improve performance and backup."

"In the solution, we are using the terminal to enter command line codes for operations and management, this is difficult for me. It would be better if we had some administrator UI tools for this."

"Java functions should be built better into the solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

"We pay for a maintenance license, but it is not expensive."

"It is an open-source solution."

"JBoss is an expensive 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."

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"It is expensive."

"The licensing fees are annual and depend on the model."

"Its high expense is a significant drawback"

"The tool's pricing is yearly."

"The solution's licensing is high-priced."

"I would not compare WebSphere and WebLogic because both servers are really good. The only difference is that Weblogic is lighter and consumes less memory."

"Fees are paid on a yearly basis."

"My company uses a licensed version of the product, so we get Oracle's support."

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"I give the pricing an eight out of ten."

"The price of the solution is good."

"We are currently using the open-source version."

"There are no additional costs apart from the standard license."

"The solution is free."

"Tomcat is an open-source server."

"It's open-source. We don't pay for the license."

"Tomcat's pricing is very cheap."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

26%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

19%

Government

12%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

42%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about JBoss?

The product's initial setup phase is easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for JBoss?

JBoss is the cheaper option out of the three when compared to WebSphere and WebLogic. Though I haven't done a detaile...

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What needs improvement with JBoss?

They are trying to make it less heavyweight since app servers often deliver a lot of functionality. Still, if we aren...

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What do you like most about Oracle WebLogic Server?

The product's installation phase is easy.

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What needs improvement with Oracle WebLogic Server?

Sometimes, some issues don't get fixed by Oracle's technical support team, and you need to invest time to fix them by...

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What is your primary use case for Oracle WebLogic Server?

When we implemented Oracle Libre Suite, there is middleware, which is normally Oracle WebLogic. Many customers in Pak...

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What do you like most about Tomcat?

Tomcat's ease of use has positively impacted project timelines. Tomcat already has high availability – it doesn't go ...

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What needs improvement with Tomcat?

Resource configuration like JNDI and queue configuration, similar to other servers, should be provided from the admin...

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What is your primary use case for Tomcat?

I am using the solution at running level three. It is for running web applications.

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Comparisons

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Compared 32% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

TmaxSoft JEUS vs JBoss

Compared 3% of the time

Oracle Fusion Middleware vs JBoss

Compared 2% of the time

Oracle GlassFish vs JBoss

Compared 2% of the time

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Oracle Fusion Middleware vs Oracle WebLogic Server

Compared 17% of the time

Oracle Application Server vs Oracle WebLogic Server

Compared 13% of the time

IIS vs Oracle WebLogic Server

Compared 11% of the time

IBM WebSphere Application Server vs Oracle WebLogic Server

Compared 9% of the time

Oracle GlassFish vs Oracle WebLogic Server

Compared 4% of the time

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IBM WebSphere Application Server vs Tomcat

Compared 20% of the time

IIS vs Tomcat

Compared 12% of the time

Oracle GlassFish vs Tomcat

Compared 4% of the time

Caucho Resin vs Tomcat

Compared 4% of the time

TmaxSoft JEUS vs Tomcat

Compared 3% of the time

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Overview

Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP), a market-leading, fully certified Java EE platform, gives you a single platform to quickly develop and deploy applications. Use traditional Red Hat JBoss EAP to gain business agility with your existing applications and reduce the costs of proprietary platforms.

Red Hat

Oracle WebLogic Server is widely used for deploying, managing, and monitoring Java-based applications. It's essential for core banking, e-commerce, insurance portals, and enterprise documentation management.

Businesses rely on Oracle WebLogic Server for its stability, performance, and scalability. The server supports the deployment of multiple applications, including SOAP backend services, integration apps, and interactive interfaces. It's also known for robust load distribution and serving applications on internet browsers. However, users encounter challenges like instability from updates, administration complexity, pricing concerns, and error handling issues.

What are the key features?

Performance: Delivers high performance for demanding applications.
Stability: Offers reliable operations and automatic failover with clustering.
Scalability: Scales easily to accommodate growing user demands.
Integration: Provides comprehensive and secure integration options.
Administration: User-friendly administration with built-in dashboards.
Automation: Simplifies configuration, monitoring, and script automation.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Enhanced Performance: Expect improvements in application performance.
Operational Reliability: Look for stability in application serving and uptime.
Scalability: Ensure easy scaling to match growth in demand.
Ease of Management: Simplified deployment and version management.
Security Features: Robust security for safe application interactions.

Oracle WebLogic Server finds implementation in industries like fintech for hosting critical applications, insurance for managing portals, and e-commerce for performance assurance. Core banking relies on it for backend services while enterprises use it for managing documentation and ERP solutions. Its usage spans client projects needing robust backend services and interactive interfacing.

Oracle

Tomcat is a reliable and efficient web server, popular for hosting and running Java-based applications. It is praised for its scalability, compatibility with different operating systems and development frameworks, and its ability to handle heavy workloads.

Users appreciate Tomcat's ease of use, robust performance, reliable server functionality, seamless integration with various platforms, extensive documentation, and strong community support.

Apache

Sample Customers

Tata Sky, Nissan, Swedish Board of Agriculture, Novamedia, American Product Distributors, Advanced Micro Devices, Emirates Group, E*TRADE

Colab Consulting Pty. Ltd., Infosys Ltd., Sascar, Banca Transilvania, UL, Center for Railway Information Systems, SPAR Austria Group, Reliance Commercial Finance, Industrial Bank of Korea, Al Jaber Group, Safe Water Kenya, Chhattisgarh Infotech and Biotech Promotion Society

1. Adobe Systems 2. Amazon 3. Apple 4. AT&T 5. Bank of America 6. Boeing 7. Cisco Systems 8. Citigroup 9. Dell 10. eBay 11. Facebook 12. General Electric 13. Google 14. Hewlett-Packard 15. IBM 16. Intel 17. JPMorgan Chase 18. Microsoft 19. Netflix 20. Oracle 21. PayPal 22. Salesforce 23. Samsung 24. Sony 25. Target 26. Twitter 27. Uber 28. Verizon 29. Visa 30. Volkswagen 31. Walmart 32. Yahoo

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