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OpenLiteSpeed vs Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) comparison

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Categories and Ranking

OpenLiteSpeed
Ranking in Application Server
16th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
2
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 October 2026, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of OpenLiteSpeed is 0.1%. The mindshare of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) is 9.1%, down from 16.2% 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)9.1%
OpenLiteSpeed0.1%
Other90.8%
Application Server
 

Featured Reviews

Tilak Rohitsingh - PeerSpot reviewer
System Engineer at TEKsystems
Improved page loading speeds have attracted more visitors and support ongoing performance tuning
OpenLiteSpeed is the best performance I can get for free. It has helped us reduce the loading times of our web pages and increased the speed from 45% to 95%, which has led to more visitors. It has also made its basic implementation very easy It's an amazing open-source webserver. With the right…
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

"OpenLiteSpeed is the best performance I can get for free."
"OpenLiteSpeed has positively impacted my organization by providing faster websites, resulting in more satisfied clients thanks to the caching."
"Since then, no problems have been experienced, and the platform has supported applications that require 24/7 availability and millions of transactions per second."
"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."
"Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) has positively impacted my organization by minimizing the downtime of applications, which gives me respect from users."
"JBoss is more flexible and keeps up with modern technologies, supporting newer versions of different libraries."
"JBoss seems to be a well-rounded application server in the market which supports scalability and is easy to set-up and to deploy."
"The solution is easy to use, and if I use Red Hat JBoss and Red Hat web server, I can do more configuration because I can control my webserver from the AP server without always logging in to the webserver to change or manage configurations."
"The solution is quite stable; it's perfect for the needed usage of the customer."
"The solution's technical support is good."
 

Cons

"Setup can be a bit complicated."
"OpenLiteSpeed can be improved by addressing some minor misconfigurations in WordPress and caching, as something that is cached when it should not be is not always easy to pinpoint."
"Making it lighter and more modular would probably be beneficial."
"The solution sometimes crashed and had some compatibility issues with the DevOps JAR file."
"I would like to see improved booting of applications altogether on one page to manage all data instances from one location, similar to an AWS console."
"The documentation could be better. When we have questions, we need to check multiple websites. There isn't one place listing a set of common problems and how to fix them."
"It can have automation features. Everybody is focused right now on automation. In terms of saving cost, automation is always the first thing that comes to light."
"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."
"The product could be cheaper."
"JBoss is not as reliable and stable as WebLogic."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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 solution is cost-efficient compared to other products. Pricing is rated an eight out of ten."
"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."
"It is an open-source solution."
"JBoss is an expensive solution."
"We pay for a maintenance license, but it is not expensive."
"There is no licensing cost. The solution is free to use."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
40%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Transportation Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
21%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise21
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with OpenLiteSpeed?
OpenLiteSpeed can be improved by addressing some minor misconfigurations in WordPress and caching, as something that is cached when it should not be is not always easy to pinpoint. Improvements cou...
What is your primary use case for OpenLiteSpeed?
My main use case for OpenLiteSpeed is hosting client websites, primarily WordPress sites with caching plugins connected to OpenLiteSpeed. I host many WordPress sites with medium traffic, and OpenLi...
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...
What needs improvement with JBoss?
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...
What is your primary use case for JBoss?
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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Sample Customers

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