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SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal vs Windows Server AppFabric comparison

SAP and Microsoft are both solutions in the Application Infrastructure category. SAP is ranked #19, while Microsoft is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.5. SAP holds a 1.3% mindshare in AIS, compared to Microsoft’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of SAP users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 5, 2025

Windows Server AppFabric and SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal are competing in enterprise solutions. SAP NetWeaver often has the upper hand for its robust feature set and SAP integration, while Windows Server AppFabric is attractive for its cost-effectiveness and support.

Features: Windows Server AppFabric offers capabilities for caching and hosting, integration with the .NET environment, and a comprehensive framework. SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal provides strong content management, integration aligned with SAP solutions, and features appealing to enterprises using SAP products.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Windows Server AppFabric allows straightforward deployment and tight integration with Windows infrastructure, highlighting ease of use. SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal benefits from comprehensive documentation, a mature support network, and a stable deployment model suited for SAP-centric environments.

Pricing and ROI: Windows Server AppFabric is cost-effective for businesses invested in Windows technology, offering faster returns based on the initial investment. SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal usually involves higher initial costs due to its extensive features but can yield potentially higher ROI for organizations benefiting from SAP integration.

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Categories and Ranking

SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Po...
Ranking in Application Infrastructure
19th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Windows Server AppFabric
Ranking in Application Infrastructure
17th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Application Infrastructure category, the mindshare of SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal is 1.3%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows Server AppFabric is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Anand_Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
The UI makes the setup easy to do from anywhere
Our customers expect that a page will open within one second, and I doubt this will happen. Also, opening documentation takes time. Fixing this will help the customer and help to meet their expectations. SAP needs to come up with a standardized version of NetWeaver. The solution is good on the internal side, but not so much from the client perspective when they view it.
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VIJAY RAGAVAN - PeerSpot reviewer
Ensure seamless deployment and networking with a focus on critical uptime
The most important issue I've found is the blue screen errors, particularly when customers use external displays with a P-type cable. I have advised against using external displays for crucial applications and recommended using VGA or laptop adapter screens to mitigate this issue. However, the blue screen error remains a major concern because it causes data loss during reboots.
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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

"They integrated it with the SAP router."
"Internal workflow approval around ESS and MSS leave days, capex approval as well as internal communication to the business have improved the way my organization functions."
"From the use of this solution, we have been able to establish better processes and have greater management of our company."
"Workflow functionality and internal portal capabilities are the most important features."
"The ability to seamlessly deploy, image, and patch without causing downtime is extremely helpful and user-friendly."
"The most valuable feature is AppFabric's hosting solution, which is what we need for running workflows."
"It is very usable and easy to understand. Antivirus and VPN are the main features being used now. It allows my clients to access the network from home, which was very crucial because of the pandemic."
"The product's deployment phase was very easy."
 

Cons

"External portal functionality with suppliers and customers needs improvement."
"Due to our business, some setups were very complex."
"The user interface could be improved by making it more user-friendly."
"Our customers expect that a page will open within one second, and I doubt this will happen. Also, opening documentation takes time. Fixing this will help the customer and help to meet their expectations."
"We encountered stability issues, especially on external functionality around its RFP capabilities."
"Microsoft will stop supporting the product next year, and we can't run unsupported programs in our systems."
"The product is unable to connect with different cloud services."
"Its price and licensing policy can be improved. It could be a little cheaper. Licensing is sometimes confusing. There are so many different options. It is difficult to find out what to buy or what to choose for my necessity."
"The most important issue I've found is the blue screen errors, particularly when customers use external displays with a P-type cable."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of this solution is high."
"​SAP is not for every business. It depends on what is required. SAP is always going to be expensive​."
"Because India is so competitive in the IT world, people will start to move away from SAP's pricing because they have a market monopoly. Soon, they will start losing the monopoly part to open source and other things. I don't think their monopoly will run for more than three to four years because people are getting away from these monopolies."
"It is expensive, and its licensing is a bit confusing."
"The product is affordable, in my opinion."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
23%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Real Estate/Law Firm
9%
Government
8%
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Small Business
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What do you like most about Windows Server AppFabric?
The product's deployment phase was very easy.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows Server AppFabric?
The product is affordable, in my opinion.
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What needs improvement with Windows Server AppFabric?
The most important issue I've found is the blue screen errors, particularly when customers use external displays with a P-type cable. I have advised against using external displays for crucial appl...
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Also Known As

NetWeaver Enterprise Portal, SAP Portal
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Overview

SAP Enterprise Portal allows to create attractive corporate portals that leverage the responsive SAP Fiori launchpad experience. The portal is the Web front-end component for SAP NetWeaver, the comprehensive integration and application platform that facilitates the alignment of people, information, and business processes across organizational and technical boundaries. It's ideal for organizations who require access to many applications and services across system landscapes, especially across JAVA and ABAP-based landscapes. The portal offers a single point of access to SAP and non-SAP information sources, enterprise applications, information repositories, databases and services, in and outside your organization. The portal can be accessed from desktops and from mobile devices, it can provide with the tools to manage and analyze its information resources, and to share and collaborate. With its role-based content, and personalization features, the portal enables users - from employees and customers to partners and suppliers - to focus exclusively on data relevant to daily decision-making processes. The technology and architecture of the portal ensures it is built for the enterprise, providing a secure and scalable environment.
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Windows Server AppFabric extends Windows Server to provide enhanced hosting, management, and caching capabilities for Web applications and middle-tier services. The AppFabric hosting features add service management extensions to Internet Information Services (IIS), Windows Process Activation Service (WAS), and the .NET Framework 4. This includes Hosting Services and Hosting Administration tools that make it easier to deploy, configure, and manage Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) and Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) based services. The AppFabric caching features add a distributed, in-memory object cache to Windows Server that makes it easier to scale out high-performance .NET applications, especially ASP.NET applications.
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