We performed a comparison between Oracle WebLogic Server 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."Oracle WebLogic Server has a bunch of ready features that are easy to use and understand."
"We can manage every application by creating a managed server and a cluster."
"One of the good features of Oracle WebLogic Server was the ability to add some custom parameters to its deployment and performance."
"Oracle WebLogic Server is more secure and has full functionalities that can be used for big applications."
"It is quite robust in comparison to other application servers."
"What I find most valuable in Oracle WebLogic Server is its flexibility in administering and managing applications, along with the built-in dashboards that offer high visibility into vulnerabilities."
"In the newer system, reconfigurability and the fact that it is easy to configure, make it very valuable."
"The solution works well in load balancing."
"Our company doesn't face any stability issues while using Tomcat."
"I like the solution’s ease of use."
"Tomcat is a simple, light environment, whereas the full Red Hat Fuse solution is heavier."
"The deployment process is very fast."
"It is a robust solution."
"The solution integrates smoothly with the development environment. The integration process is straightforward. You only need to configure the project in your IDE. With intelligent features, the integration becomes even easier. Once integrated, deployment into our application is straightforward. Previously, we sometimes relied on manual deployment processes or used a separate application manager. However, with this solution, deployment is simplified."
"It's very stable. No problems at all. I would rate the stability a ten out of ten."
"Tomcat is a single-server solution for deploying applications that can scale effectively. It's a good choice because it simplifies deployment. Once you package your application, deployment is straightforward and efficient."
"The tool's implementation should be easier. The product is also expensive."
"There's a bug related to the managed services."
"The cost could always be lower."
"The error handling area in Oracle WebLogic Server is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The logs consultant, since it tends to be more in the server, we do need complete consult logs for a lot of different files."
"They should improve the solution's garbage collection feature."
"I can't point to anything missing."
"Configuration can be a significant challenge, demanding a deep understanding and expertise."
"Vulnerability is one of the areas that can be considered an issue in the solution."
"The current procedure appears complex and could benefit from a more straightforward solution."
"It would be great if they offered more integration of monitoring tools."
"Tomcat is not user-friendly. I would also like to be able to have multiple applications run at the same time."
"If Apache can come up with a better solution to provide better security, that would be ideal."
"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."
"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."
"Tomcat needs to improve its user interface."
Oracle WebLogic Server is ranked 1st in Application Server with 33 reviews while Tomcat is ranked 2nd in Application Server with 45 reviews. Oracle WebLogic Server is rated 8.0, while Tomcat is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Oracle WebLogic Server writes "Offers efficient load distribution with a scope of high scalability ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Tomcat writes "A lightweight tool that offers efficiency in terms of memory and resource usage". Oracle WebLogic Server is most compared with JBoss, Oracle Application Server, Oracle Fusion Middleware, IBM WebSphere Application Server and IIS, whereas Tomcat is most compared with JBoss, IBM WebSphere Application Server, IIS, Caucho Resin and TmaxSoft JEUS. See our Oracle WebLogic Server vs. Tomcat report.
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