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Oracle GlassFish vs Oracle WebLogic Server comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle GlassFish
Ranking in Application Server
10th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle WebLogic Server
Ranking in Application Server
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of Oracle GlassFish is 2.4%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle WebLogic Server is 22.2%, down from 26.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

it_user517413 - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Saikat Nag - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

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."
"The possibility of having several servers running, so we do not lose the service."
"The technical support is responsive. They are always ready to help by various communication channels, such as Zoom calls. However, sometimes it will take a while because when we are dealing with a problem, they need to look at the logs and configuration. A lot of the issues are related to the configuration that they need to look at thoroughly before they can give us a solution and it can take a few days depending on the type of problem."
"Another valuable feature is the ability to automate tasks through scripts, making our environment highly efficient."
"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."
"We've got the support we require. If ever there is an issue, can just call on Oracle and they will assist us."
"Helps in efficient load distribution"
"It has helped us to have different clusters within different servers, which allows us to identify hacker attacks."
"One of the good features of Oracle WebLogic Server was the ability to add some custom parameters to its deployment and performance."
 

Cons

"I would like to see integration with MQ systems."
"The administration is hard, and it is more complex to use than others."
"Having clearer mechanisms to directly map a database-level connection problem to the corresponding WebLogic thread would greatly enhance the administrator's convenience."
"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."
"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."
"I can't point to anything missing."
"The integration could be improved."
"The error handling area in Oracle WebLogic Server is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"The tool's pricing is yearly."
"My company uses a licensed version of the product, so we get Oracle's support."
"As Oracle WebLogic Server is a product from Oracle, it is bound to be an expensive solution. My company needs to make annual payments towards the licensing costs attached to the product."
"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."
"It is expensive."
"The solution's licensing is high-priced."
"Its high expense is a significant drawback"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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What needs improvement with Oracle WebLogic Server?
There is an option to use the WebLogic console as a service, but the WebLogic scripting tool can be used for the administration of the domain without the console. This is important for some cases d...
What is your primary use case for Oracle WebLogic Server?
I primarily work from an infrastructure point of view with Oracle WebLogic Server ( /products/oracle-weblogic-server-reviews ). I am involved in the installation, base installation of the product, ...
 

Also Known As

GlassFish
WebLogic Application Server
 

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