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We performed a comparison between Oracle Fusion Middleware and Oracle WebLogic Server based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Application Server solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Oracle Fusion Middleware vs. Oracle WebLogic Server Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It is really good in terms of features, and it is stable.""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.""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 extendable so you can start with two cores and add more at any time.""The most valuable features are Oracle Unified Directory and unified identity access management.""The initial setup is easy. There are many self-tutorial videos are on the Internet, and then the Oracle documents are self-explanatory.""Oracle Service Bus is the most valuable feature of the solution.""Oracle Fusion is stable."

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"The only difference is that Weblogic is lighter and consumes less memory.""Oracle WebLogic Server has a bunch of ready features that are easy to use and understand.""WebLogic is reliable, and it's easy to use for development.""Oracle WebLogic Server is secure.""We've got the support we require. If ever there is an issue, can just call on Oracle and they will assist us.""It is quite robust in comparison to other application servers.""It is good because it's easy to use. It doesn't crash frequently like other servers.""I recommend the product because the installation is easy, it provides a secure environment, and it's easy to manage. The solution provides easy monitoring. Accessing all the logs is easy, and deploying application versions is smooth."

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Cons
"The product should improve BPEL features.""I would rate the stability a nine out of ten because we did have multiple breakdowns and crashes.""One thing that I would like to see is if this product can be containerized. We are moving away from virtual servers and moving more towards containerization to be able to quickly set up environments or have the flexibility of scaling them. It would be good if it can be containerized, and it works well in containerized platforms.""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.""The price could always be better.""The documentation might not be good enough for new users.""An improvement for Oracle's Fusion Middleware could definitely be found in the SOA component. It's a heavyweight container and, if you ask me, if a product is available as a docker image where we can easily port it in to another Kubernetes platform, that would be perfect. But as for the current situation in the market, nobody is really willing to deploy this on premises.""Technical support should resolve issues more quickly."

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"The quarterly updates can sometimes lead to instability depending on the configuration of systems.""Licensing fees need improvement.""The cost could always be lower.""The administration is hard, and it is more complex to use than others.""In terms of what could be improved, maybe something related to the processes automation or starting and stopping the processes, because often WebLogic comes with something called Node Manager. Node Manager needs to be configured and administrated manually.""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.""Its pricing should be better. We are analyzing other options, such as JBoss, because of the cost of WebLogic.""Pricing for Oracle WebLogic Server and other Oracle products has room for improvement because the pricing model isn't easy to understand. I'd like to see lower pricing from Oracle WebLogic Server. That's the main issue with the solution."

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  • "My advice is to buy the basic modules first, gain the most benefit from them, then buy the advanced modules."
  • "We pay annually for the solution."
  • "The licensing costs are reasonable."
  • "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."
  • "It is expensive. We are looking for a cheaper solution."
  • "The pricing is moderate. It's fine."
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  • "The licensing fees are annual and depend on the model."
  • "In our country, this is an expensive product."
  • "It is expensive."
  • "Fees are paid on a yearly basis."
  • "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."
  • "Pricing for Oracle WebLogic Server is expensive."
  • "The solution's licensing is high-priced."
  • "The tool's pricing is yearly."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable features are Oracle Unified Directory and unified identity access management.
    Top Answer:The pricing is moderate. It's fine. It's fine with the market that way. I've seen it with the other products. So, the licensing is standard.
    Top Answer:Oracle Fusion Middleware could improve by offering enhanced and customizable business-related features, particularly in supporting individual businesses or custom applications. This includes providing… more »
    Top Answer:Another valuable feature is the ability to automate tasks through scripts, making our environment highly efficient.
    Top Answer:Identifying threats, especially when using Oracle WebLogic with connection pooling on an Oracle database, can be somewhat confusing. Having clearer mechanisms to directly map a database-level… more »
    Top Answer:We use it for developing, deploying, and managing enterprise-level Java-based applications.
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    WebLogic Application Server
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    Overview

    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.

    Oracle WebLogic Server 12c, the world’s first cloud-native, enterprise Java platform enables you to fully realize the benefits of cloud computing. Unique multitenancy capability drives massive consolidation. Lightweight microcontainer architecture drives application isolation and 100 percent portability between your private and public cloud. Multi data center high availability architecture protects against application disruption. Developer innovations with full Java EE 7 and Java SE8 support maximize DevOps productivity. Additionally, you continue to have access to the same platform on premises and in the cloud, via Oracle Java Cloud Service, which is based on Oracle WebLogic Server.

    For more information on Oracle Weblogic Server, visit Oracle.com

    Sample Customers
    Police Department of Izmir City
    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
    Top Industries
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    Construction Company33%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Recruiting/Hr Firm11%
    Government11%
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    Educational Organization49%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Government7%
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    Financial Services Firm35%
    Government18%
    Energy/Utilities Company12%
    Media Company6%
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    Financial Services Firm20%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    Small Business9%
    Midsize Enterprise54%
    Large Enterprise37%
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    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise42%
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    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise70%
    Buyer's Guide
    Oracle Fusion Middleware vs. Oracle WebLogic Server
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Oracle Fusion Middleware vs. Oracle WebLogic Server and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Oracle Fusion Middleware is ranked 6th in Application Server with 12 reviews while Oracle WebLogic Server is ranked 1st in Application Server with 30 reviews. Oracle Fusion Middleware is rated 8.0, while Oracle WebLogic Server is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Oracle Fusion Middleware writes "Maintains top database performance and includes a very good ATB feature". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle WebLogic Server writes "Easy to use and very comprehensive in terms of maintenance and administration". Oracle Fusion Middleware is most compared with Tomcat, IBM WebSphere Application Server, IIS, JBoss and TIBCO ActiveMatrix, whereas Oracle WebLogic Server is most compared with Tomcat, JBoss, Oracle Application Server, IBM WebSphere Application Server and IIS. See our Oracle Fusion Middleware vs. Oracle WebLogic Server report.

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