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Oracle WebLogic Server vs Tomcat comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 2, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle WebLogic Server
Ranking in Application Server
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Tomcat
Ranking in Application Server
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of Oracle WebLogic Server is 25.6%, down from 26.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tomcat is 19.8%, down from 21.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Server
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Erick  Karanja - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers high availability, straightforward deployment and easy to use
Tomcat could be a little bit more innovative. Tomcat could come up with a framework that's more lightweight and purely targeted at Java applications. Some other solutions are doing better right now, maybe because they have come up with MicroProfile, which I think is moving forward. It may actually beat Tomcat because of the lightweight nature of the framework, the MicroProfile. They're coming up with new solutions. So, for the future of Tomcat and to maintain the market share they might be looking for, they need to come up with initiatives to ensure that several of us have a lightweight framework to deploy applications on.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Another valuable feature is the ability to automate tasks through scripts, making our environment highly efficient."
"It is efficient, not redundant, usable, scalable, and meant for enterprise applications."
"It's a scalable product."
"One of the good features of Oracle WebLogic Server was the ability to add some custom parameters to its deployment and performance."
"We've got the support we require. If ever there is an issue, can just call on Oracle and they will assist us."
"The product's installation phase is easy."
"The possibility of having several servers running, so we do not lose the service."
"We can manage every application by creating a managed server and a cluster."
"Tomcat's best feature is the open source server. It's a flexible and lightweight solution."
"Tomcat is reliable and secure, which makes it valuable for our application deployment."
"The solution is readily available and open-source."
"Tomcat is easy to handle, its installation process does not take much time, and its server speed is also very good compared to other servers."
"The solution is scalable."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it supports Java Enterprise."
"Tomcat's ease of use has positively impacted project timelines. Tomcat already has high availability – it doesn't go down so often and doesn't require a lot of maintenance. As long as your application works, you can depend on Tomcat."
"I like the solution’s ease of use."
 

Cons

"I've had issues with some of the tracking features tracking and have had to go back to several generations of code to fix problems where things were touched."
"The solution is very expensive, and its pricing could be improved."
"Licensing fees need improvement."
"The pricing is a little bit higher compared to other products."
"The logs consultant, since it tends to be more in the server, we do need complete consult logs for a lot of different files."
"There's a bug related to the managed services."
"Its pricing should be better. We are analyzing other options, such as JBoss, because of the cost of WebLogic."
"Configuration can be a significant challenge, demanding a deep understanding and expertise."
"Technical support is limited."
"Tomcat is a polished product that has been around for a long time. It should be simple and high-performing, with the ability to grow and maintain stability. The fewer features it has, the more stable it will be."
"If it could support the driver's VIN, they can run natively without the GBM. Now, we can run what we call the native cloud application that doesn't require GBM. If Tomcat can support that, it's going to improve performance and backup."
"It will be useful if a direct report concerning a particular server configuration or application usage is readily available in the dashboard."
"In the solution, we are using the terminal to enter command line codes for operations and management, this is difficult for me. It would be better if we had some administrator UI tools for this."
"The setup is complex and could be improved."
"The stability must be improved."
"Tomcat could be a little bit more innovative. Tomcat could come up with a framework that's more lightweight and purely targeted at Java applications."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In our country, this is an expensive product."
"The solution's licensing is high-priced."
"My company uses a licensed version of the product, so we get Oracle's support."
"The solution’s pricing is affordable."
"The licensing of the product is expensive"
"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."
"The price of the solution is good."
"We are currently using the open-source version."
"We are using the open-source version."
"Tomcat is open-source and free to use."
"The solution is free."
"I rate the product's price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price, and ten is a low price."
"It's open-source. We don't pay for the license."
"Tomcat is an open source solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Government
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
48%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
6%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Oracle WebLogic Server?
Sometimes, some issues don't get fixed by Oracle's technical support team, and you need to invest time to fix them by yourself. Oracle's support team fails to understand the real problem of the cus...
What is your primary use case for Oracle WebLogic Server?
When we implemented Oracle Libre Suite, there is middleware, which is normally Oracle WebLogic. Many customers in Pakistan use Oracle WebLogic Middleware. Previously, it was our application server,...
What do you like most about Tomcat?
Tomcat's ease of use has positively impacted project timelines. Tomcat already has high availability – it doesn't go down so often and doesn't require a lot of maintenance. As long as your applicat...
What needs improvement with Tomcat?
Resource configuration like JNDI and queue configuration, similar to other servers, should be provided from the admin console for Tomcat. Currently, it is done manually. The server config file must...
What is your primary use case for Tomcat?
I am using the solution at running level three. It is for running web applications.
 

Also Known As

WebLogic Application Server
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Sample Customers

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