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IBM WebSphere Application Server Reviews

Vendor: IBM
3.8 out of 5
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As of September 2025, the mindshare of IBM WebSphere Application Server in the Application Server category stands at 11.1%, down from 11.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Server Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
IBM WebSphere Application Server11.1%
Oracle WebLogic Server18.4%
Tomcat16.7%
Other53.8%
Application Server

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CategoryApplication ServerSep 2, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersSep 2, 2025Download
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ComparisonIBM WebSphere Application Server vs Oracle WebLogic ServerSep 2, 2025Download
ComparisonIBM WebSphere Application Server vs Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP)Sep 2, 2025Download
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise18
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business133
Midsize Enterprise97
Large Enterprise514
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
33%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
7%
Insurance Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Healthcare Company
4%
Comms Service Provider
4%
Retailer
3%
Construction Company
3%
University
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Media Company
2%
Educational Organization
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Energy/Utilities Company
1%
Hospitality Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Real Estate/Law Firm
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Non Profit
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%

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IBM WebSphere Application Server Reviews Summary
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Director of Product at a computer software company with 201-500 employees2.0In our project, we find IBM WebSphere Application Server cumbersome and difficult to use due to its complexity, although it integrates well with IBM tools. It lacks some cloud-native advantages, like scalability, despite good support from IBM.
Senior Lead Analyst at a marketing services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees4.0No summary available
Managing Director at BA Solutions5.0No summary available
Technology Lead at Infosys4.0I support projects using IBM WebSphere Application Server for enterprise deployments, valuing its scalability, security, and integration capabilities. However, I suggest expanding web server support and improving database connectivity for container deployments. We switched from Apache Tomcat for better flexibility.
Managing Consultant at Systems Limited4.0We use IBM WebSphere Application Server for our e-commerce applications deployed on-premise and across various cloud platforms, including AWS and IBM Cloud. Its stability is unparalleled, but the cost and installation process need improvement. Overall, I find it reliable.
Lead Architect at a insurance company with 201-500 employees4.5I use IBM WebSphere Application Server for enterprise applications, appreciating its performance and stability. While configuration is easy, security settings can be complex. We switched from Oracle to IBM for better support, performance, UI, and overall stability.
Database Administrator at a computer software company with 201-500 employees3.5We use IBM WebSphere Application Server for core banking, with Oracle as the back end. The security could be improved. Compared to WebLogic, WebSphere consumes more resources and has less organized configurations, making error identification challenging.
Solutions Architect at a marketing services firm with 10,001+ employees0.5No summary available