Oracle GlassFish vs Oracle WebLogic Server comparison

Oracle GlassFish and Oracle WebLogic Server are both solutions in the Application Server category. Oracle GlassFish is ranked #9, while Oracle WebLogic Server is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.3. Oracle GlassFish holds a 3.2% mindshare in AppS, compared to Oracle WebLogic Server’s 18.4% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Oracle WebLogic Server users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle GlassFish

Ranking in Application Server

9th

Average Rating

6.0

Number of Reviews

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

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of Oracle GlassFish is 3.2%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle WebLogic Server is 18.4%, down from 26.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Server Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Oracle WebLogic Server	18.4%
Oracle GlassFish	3.2%
Other	78.4%

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it_user517413

Technical Lead Developer

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.

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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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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."

"WebLogic is reliable, and it's easy to use for development."

"It's a scalable product."

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

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

"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."

"What I like best about Oracle WebLogic Server is its integration with other software."

"It has good integration with security features, including OWASP."

"It's a very stable solution."

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Cons

"I would like to see integration with MQ systems."

"The administration is hard, and it is more complex to use than others."

"The pricing is a little bit higher compared to other products."

"Configuration can be a significant challenge, demanding a deep understanding and expertise."

"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."

"There's a bug related to the managed services."

"Oracle's support team fails to understand the real problem of the customer, which is why they take time to resolve issues."

"Having clearer mechanisms to directly map a database-level connection problem to the corresponding WebLogic thread would greatly enhance the administrator's convenience."

"Its pricing should be better. We are analyzing other options, such as JBoss, because of the cost of WebLogic."

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"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."

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

"The solution’s pricing is affordable."

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

"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."

"It is expensive."

"The licensing of the product is expensive"

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

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Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	15
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	17

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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?

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...

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Also Known As

GlassFish

WebLogic Application Server

Overview

Oracle GlassFish Server is a robust open source platform that offers exhaustive and accessible documentation, intuitive administration and configuration features, interoperability with Microsoft Windows, feature-rich integration with NetBeans and Eclipse, and alignment with Oracle Solaris, OpenSolaris, and MySQL.

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Oracle WebLogic Server is a powerful enterprise application server renowned for hosting and managing Java-based applications. Its robust infrastructure supports seamless deployment, making it suitable for both on-premises and cloud environments.

Oracle WebLogic Server provides a comprehensive solution for enterprise Java deployments, offering strong integration capabilities with Oracle technologies and other enterprise systems. It features a versatile administration console and robust clustering that ensure high scalability, stability, and reliability. Known for its comprehensive monitoring tools, WebLogic Server ensures that applications perform optimally, while its flexibility and ease of management make it a preferred choice for many enterprises. Despite its high pricing and certain challenges like start-up times and configuration complexities, it remains a strong choice for organizations needing reliable, high-performance application hosting. Oracle's efforts to address patch management, error handling, and memory management continue to evolve, aiming to enhance overall efficiency and security.

What are the key features of Oracle WebLogic Server?

Versatile Administration Console: Simplifies server management and configuration.
Robust Clustering: Enhances scalability and availability of applications.
Excellent Integration: Seamless connectivity with Oracle technologies.
Comprehensive Monitoring Tools: Provides insight into system performance and health.
Ease of Management: Facilitates straightforward server and task management.

What benefits should be considered in reviews?

Performance: Ensures applications run smoothly under different loads.
Security Features: Protects data and applications against threats.
Scalability: Supports growing business needs efficiently.
Flexibility: Adapts to changing enterprise requirements.

Oracle WebLogic Server is predominantly deployed in industries needing robust application hosting and management, such as banking, e-commerce, insurance, and financial services. Its reliability and adaptability make it suitable for internal applications, ERP solutions, and load distribution tasks. Organizations utilize it for SOAP solutions and develop platforms both on-premises and in the cloud, benefiting from its powerful integration with Oracle Service Bus and efficient management of client-specific environments.

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Sample Customers

TravelMuse, Clarity Accounting

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