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Oracle Application Server vs Oracle Fusion Middleware comparison

Oracle Application Server and Oracle Fusion Middleware are both solutions in the Application Server category. Oracle Application Server is ranked #7 with an average rating of 6.0, while Oracle Fusion Middleware is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.3. Oracle Application Server holds a 4.3% mindshare in AppS, compared to Oracle Fusion Middleware’s 5.5% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of Oracle Application Server users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Oracle Fusion Middleware users who would recommend it.
Oracle Application Server
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75% willing to recommend
Oracle Fusion Middleware
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  • 796 Comparison Views
88% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 2, 2025

Oracle Application Server and Oracle Fusion Middleware are leading contenders in application and service management. Oracle Fusion Middleware appears superior due to its advanced features and perceived value, despite its higher price.

Features: Oracle Application Server offers scalability, reliability, and integration, ideal for established enterprises. Oracle Fusion Middleware provides advanced cloud integration, mobile collaboration, and business process management, offering cutting-edge technology for digital transformation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Oracle Application Server offers easy deployment focused on traditional infrastructure. Oracle Fusion Middleware uses modern deployment strategies involving cloud environments, which can be complex initially but more flexible. Customer service for Oracle Fusion Middleware is perceived as proactive, aligning with its innovative focus.

Pricing and ROI: Oracle Application Server has a lower initial setup cost, appealing to budget-minded organizations. Oracle Fusion Middleware demands a higher upfront cost, but its capabilities may offer greater long-term ROI, particularly for those pursuing digital transformation.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Application Server
Ranking in Application Server
7th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Fusion Middleware
Ranking in Application Server
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of Oracle Application Server is 4.3%, down from 5.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Fusion Middleware is 5.5%, up from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

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Quick deployment and easy implementation with complex logic challenges
We use Oracle Application Server for a loan management system. We created it for a client; it is a low-code platform. Everything is purchased in Oracle Cloud, and we use it to develop and deploy applications The product offers easy implementation, which is a benefit. It saves development time…
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Sai Kri - PeerSpot reviewer
Migration to a modern interface enhances AI integration and cloud capabilities
Presently, Oracle recommends migrating to Oracle Fusion since it's a hot product now. e-Business Suite may soon be sunsetted and has an outdated UI, with few upgrades. In contrast, Oracle Fusion offers modern features, such as AI, cloud-based applications, and customization options like Redwood features. Oracle Fusion AI chatbots are embedded, benefiting projects.
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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

"The product offers easy implementation, which is a benefit. It saves development time compared to normal development processes."
"The most valuable features are Oracle Unified Directory and unified identity access management."
"Oracle Fusion is stable."
"The initial setup is easy. There are many self-tutorial videos are on the Internet, and then the Oracle documents are self-explanatory."
"One good thing, which is a little bit common across all middleware products, is that you can build asynchronous as well as synchronous processes. The SOA part is where it can maintain your state for any state-full integrations. If you have failures, you can replay all that, which is a good part."
"The solution is quite good for applying patches or performing upgrades."
"The most valuable feature is the structure of the product. We use Oracle Fusion Middleware to manage the Oracle database. Registered users can go to each product if sign-on credentials match each user's identical framework."
"The most valuable features are the pre-built connectors between Oracle applications, which allow quick integration. I also appreciate the fast deployment of components. Oracle Fusion Middleware's key benefit is enabling real-time data transfer between applications."
"The solution is very easy to install."
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Cons

"If you have complex business logic, there is no option to build that complex logic inside the platform."
"Its price can be improved. We are currently looking for more cost-efficiency. It should also have a little bit more flexibility for customizations. The customizations should be quicker."
"Technical support should resolve issues more quickly."
"Oracle Fusion Middleware could improve by offering enhanced and customizable business-related features, particularly in supporting individual businesses or custom applications."
"Oracle rapidly releases new features, and I may not be ready to adopt them."
"The documentation might not be good enough for new users."
"The solution's technical support needs to be improved."
"Oracle rapidly releases new features, and I may not be ready to adopt them."
"The main improvement must be made on the user interface. You need to use another Oracle cross in this product. It must be improved and some features of the connectors must be changed."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"My advice is to buy the basic modules first, gain the most benefit from them, then buy the advanced modules."
"The pricing is moderate. It's fine."
"The solution is expensive so pricing is rated a six out of ten."
"The solution is quite expensive so is only used by larger organizations."
"We pay annually for the solution."
"The licensing costs are reasonable."
"It is expensive. We are looking for a cheaper solution."
"The tool is best suited for large companies due to high licensing costs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Government
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
University
7%
Educational Organization
28%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Application Server?
The pricing model is costly. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate it around four to five. Compared to other solutions like Mendix, Oracle Application Server is more expensive.
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What needs improvement with Oracle Application Server?
If you have complex business logic, there is no option to build that complex logic inside the platform. You have to use third-party tools. If Oracle could provide an inbuilt feature for complex log...
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What is your primary use case for Oracle Application Server?
We use Oracle Application Server for a loan management system. We created it for a client; it is a low-code platform. Everything is purchased in Oracle Cloud, and we use it to develop and deploy ap...
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What do you like most about Oracle Fusion Middleware?
The most valuable features are Oracle Unified Directory and unified identity access management.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Fusion Middleware?
Oracle Fusion Middleware is generally expensive, although I'm not directly involved with the licensing aspects.
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What needs improvement with Oracle Fusion Middleware?
There could be improvements in the installation and integration parts of Oracle Fusion Middleware. The guides often have errors, such as web scripting issues, and can be difficult to follow. With m...
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Overview

Oracle Application Server provides a single integrated packaged solution of for middleware infrastructure including Oracle Containers for J2EE, Oracle Web Cache, Oracle HTTP Server, Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports, Oracle Portal and Oracle Discoverer. Also included in this infrastructure are integrated security, management and integration technologies.

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Oracle Fusion Middleware is the digital business platform for the enterprise and the cloud. It enables enterprises to create and run agile, intelligent business applications while maximizing IT efficiency through full utilization of modern hardware and software architectures.

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