JBoss vs Tomcat comparison

JBoss

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93% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between JBoss and Tomcat based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Application Server solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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JBoss vs. Tomcat

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Categories and Ranking

JBoss

Ranking in Application Server

3rd

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Tomcat

Ranking in Application Server

2nd

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Application Server category, the market share of JBoss is 18.9% and it increased by 30.7% compared to the previous year. The market share of Tomcat is 17.8% and it decreased by 16.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

Harikrishnan Ramamoorthy

Technical Lead at Netlink Software Group America Inc

Jun 24, 2022

It's easy to manage the solution and add new certificates to the config.

Setting up JBoss is more complex relative to Tomcat. We need to follow the set of steps because it's not like we are installing a single system. Several separate systems need to be connected using the common prompt. There will be a common for that. After generating, we need to connect with the other ID with the main deployment controller. There is one deployment controller, and we need to connect the separate server nodes using that. I use a trial-and-error process for the JBoss installations for the development. We follow the steps and document everything. After we do it once, it's not complex the second time because we know all the steps we need to follow.

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Erick Karanja

Technical Lead at Cellulant Kenya

Apr 11, 2024

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.

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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 product integrates well with Java applications."

"The high availability is great."

"JBoss is a scalable tool."

"The tool's most beneficial feature is its scalability. People with limited technical knowledge can quickly grasp its functions with a brief introduction. The tool's ease of use makes it a plug-and-play solution, reducing the effort required to train users on its usage."

"The solution's technical support is good."

"We can deploy the applications on the JBoss server, so it is easy to manage. It's also easy to add new certificates to the config."

"The most valuable thing about JBoss is how easy it is to install and manage it on-premise, making the process simple."

"We use JBoss mainly for application deployments and application servers."

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"The ease of use of Tomcat is its most valuable feature. Once we grade particular software, we simply download it and we keep an eye on if Tomcat is working."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it supports Java Enterprise."

"Tomcat is a simple, light environment, whereas the full Red Hat Fuse solution is heavier."

"We can use Apache Tomcat for Java server applications."

"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 deployment process is very fast."

"The most valuable feature is how simple it is to deploy the solution."

"Our company doesn't face any stability issues while using Tomcat."

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Cons

"The solution could improve by providing more integration."

"The initial setup is a bit complex."

"The solution sometimes crashed and had some compatibility issues with the DevOps JAR file."

"Having the support combined with Red Hat support would be an improvement."

"Sometimes the console has a glitch."

"The product could be cheaper."

"The tool's documentation could be improved to explain its usage and functionalities clearly. Having accessible documentation would save time for leaders like me when juniors seek information about it. The documentation should be self-explanatory and guide users on how to utilize the tool."

"It can have automation features. Everybody is focused right now on automation. In terms of saving cost, automation is always the first thing that comes to light."

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"The solution's interface and backup features could be better."

"It would be great if they offered more integration of monitoring tools."

"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."

"Sometimes, the UI part does not run properly, or the server goes down."

"Tomcat is not user-friendly. I would also like to be able to have multiple applications run at the same time."

"Performance optimization is an area of concern in Tomcat that should be made better."

"Tomcat is used mainly for database connections. As of now, we configure that environment for any database configuration. But if any utility can integrate where we can pass the database connection as a string of details, then it should encrypt them and keep them inside. From that security perspective, Tomcat requires improvement. They should integrate this security feature."

"It will be useful if a direct report concerning a particular server configuration or application usage is readily available in the dashboard."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is cost-efficient compared to other products. Pricing is rated an eight out of ten."

"Despite the price increase after being acquired by IBM, JBoss still maintains its competitiveness. The package provided is more geared towards cloud-based deployments, whereas our setup is more traditional, which makes it slightly more expensive for us. As most vendors are transitioning towards cloud-centric solutions, companies like ours need to adapt accordingly."

"We pay for a maintenance license, but it is not expensive."

"Since the solution is freeware, our customers don't need to pay any licensing fees."

"There is no licensing cost. The solution is free to use."

"The pricing of JBoss is more reasonable than that of WebLogic."

"I rate the product price as eight on a scale, where one means it is a very cheap solution, and ten points mean that it is a very expensive tool."

"It is an open-source solution."

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"If it is a community version of the solution, no payment is required. However, if it is a Linux version, we must buy the solution from JBoss."

"Tomcat is an open source solution."

"This is an open-source product and it's free to use."

"The tool is free."

"The price of the solution is good."

"It's open-source. We don't pay for the license."

"There are no additional costs apart from the standard license."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

25%

Computer Software Company

14%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

40%

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

Government

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about JBoss?

The product's initial setup phase is easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for JBoss?

I rate the product price as eight on a scale, where one means it is a very cheap solution, and ten points mean that it is a very expensive tool.

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What needs improvement with JBoss?

My company had faced some issues where our questions were not answered, and we did not receive proper solutions the way we wanted. The technical support of the product can be improved. Response tim...

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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...

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What needs improvement with Tomcat?

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What is your primary use case for Tomcat?

I use it to deploy applications built with Spring Boot and Java.

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Comparisons

Oracle WebLogic Server vs JBoss

Compared 29% of the time

IBM WebSphere Application Server vs JBoss

Compared 25% of the time

IIS vs JBoss

Compared 7% of the time

Oracle GlassFish vs JBoss

Compared 4% of the time

TmaxSoft JEUS vs JBoss

Compared 2% of the time

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Oracle WebLogic Server vs Tomcat

Compared 35% of the time

IBM WebSphere Application Server vs Tomcat

Compared 17% of the time

IIS vs Tomcat

Compared 10% of the time

Caucho Resin vs Tomcat

Compared 3% of the time

TmaxSoft JEUS vs Tomcat

Compared 2% of the time

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Overview

Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP), a market-leading, fully certified Java EE platform, gives you a single platform to quickly develop and deploy applications. Use traditional Red Hat JBoss EAP to gain business agility with your existing applications and reduce the costs of proprietary platforms.

Tomcat is a reliable and efficient web server, popular for hosting and running Java-based applications. It is praised for its scalability, compatibility with different operating systems and development frameworks, and its ability to handle heavy workloads.

Users appreciate Tomcat's ease of use, robust performance, reliable server functionality, seamless integration with various platforms, extensive documentation, and strong community support.

Sample Customers

Tata Sky, Nissan, Swedish Board of Agriculture, Novamedia, American Product Distributors, Advanced Micro Devices, Emirates Group, E*TRADE

1. Adobe Systems 2. Amazon 3. Apple 4. AT&T 5. Bank of America 6. Boeing 7. Cisco Systems 8. Citigroup 9. Dell 10. eBay 11. Facebook 12. General Electric 13. Google 14. Hewlett-Packard 15. IBM 16. Intel 17. JPMorgan Chase 18. Microsoft 19. Netflix 20. Oracle 21. PayPal 22. Salesforce 23. Samsung 24. Sony 25. Target 26. Twitter 27. Uber 28. Verizon 29. Visa 30. Volkswagen 31. Walmart 32. Yahoo

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