Oracle Service Bus Reviews

Name: Oracle Service Bus
Brand: Oracle
Rating: 3.9 (30 reviews)

3.9 out of 5

30 reviews
94% willing to recommend

1,465 followers

What is Oracle Service Bus?

Oracle Service Bus transforms complex and brittle architectures into agile integration networks by connecting, virtualizing, and managing interactions between services and applications. Oracle Service Bus delivers low-cost, standards-based integration for mission critical SOA environments where extreme performance, scalability and reliability are critical requirements.

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Oracle Service Bus is the #4 ranked solution in top Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) solutions. PeerSpot users give Oracle Service Bus an average rating of 7.8 out of 10. Oracle Service Bus is most commonly compared to webMethods.io: Oracle Service Bus vs webMethods.io. Oracle Service Bus is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 65% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 18% of all views.

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Featured Oracle Service Bus reviews

Radhey Rajput

Sr. IT Analyst at NCR Corporation

I would suggest using this solution. Oracle Service Bus is very good. Any organization can use it. So it's very robust and scalable, and its security features are very good. Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten because there are some loopholes in service and support. Sometimes, when we have issues and go to Oracle support, they will not give us solutions. Instead, they will ask for so many log files and emails. The product is good, but the support is not.

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PabloVerdina

Sales Manager/ VBM at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Enhanced error-handling capabilities significantly boosted the reliability of our application, preventing crashes and ensuring high availability. For context, when dealing with critical services requiring 24/7 availability, we would often implement geographic replication and active-active modes. This setup ensured continuous operation, with one system seamlessly taking over in case of downtime. While automated processes are feasible today, we relied on monitoring tools to confirm operational status. Upon detection of any issues, the system would automatically switch to an alternate data center. Our architectural approach varied based on project requirements, prioritizing resilience and continuity. The distinction between traffic replication and backup lies in the time needed for restoration. By adhering to proper processes, both methods yield similar outcomes, with the primary difference being the time required for recovery. It aids in ensuring compliance with industry standards and protocols, although I'm uncertain whether the server comes with any preconfigured compliance settings. In my experience, I've been involved in PCI compliance and SOX compliance for large companies, and while considering the brand is essential, compliance configuration often extends beyond the software running on the network. Compliance efforts primarily focus on securing access and safeguarding information within servers or databases, rather than on individual software tools.

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Richmond Cosay

Solutions Architect at Metrobank

Since it is Oracle, it excels in data management, data backups, and anything related to data. Oracle Service Bus is a great tool for handling data. We use Oracle Service Bus to bridge the gap between the more modern technologies we have and our older technologies like mainframe. It is similar to a microservices architecture. We are working towards adopting that, and Oracle Service Bus is one of our tools.

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Oracle Service Bus mindshare

As of March 2025, the mindshare of Oracle Service Bus in the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) category stands at 11.8%, up from 11.1% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)

PeerAnalyst reports based on Oracle Service Bus reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)	Mar 4, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Mar 4, 2025	Download
Comparison	Oracle Service Bus vs IBM Integration Bus	Mar 4, 2025	Download
Comparison	Oracle Service Bus vs Mule ESB	Mar 4, 2025	Download
Comparison	Oracle Service Bus vs webMethods.io	Mar 4, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
webMethods.io	4.0	10.5%	94%	92 interviews Add to research
IBM DataPower Gateway	4.2	5.9%	96%	29 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

"The solution integrates external systems by providing a lot of APIs for external transactions, such as open purchase orders and sales orders."
"The flexibility offered by Oracle Service Bus, especially in the latest versions, includes abstracting underlying processes and enabling drag-and-drop mappings from source to destination."
"It has improved the efficiency of development."

Room for Improvement

"The consolidation functionality is minimal, lacking advanced features for complex integrations."
"While I have not used the latest versions, resource efficiency could be optimized, considering past experiences"
"The error-handling capability can be improved"

ROI

Organizations highlight Oracle Service Bus for its indirect benefits, citing improved scalability and orchestration without direct financial measurement due to its technical nature. However, it delivers approximately 20% cost savings. Enhanced observability and standardization contribute to quicker recovery times and proactive interventions. Its adaptable architecture meets diverse business and operational needs.

Pricing

Oracle Service Bus pricing is often perceived as expensive, with costs varying based on licenses, processors, and users. Many users find the licensing process complex and tedious, needing simplification for better clarity. While some find the pricing reasonable for large enterprises, small to medium businesses may not find it worthwhile due to high costs. The product is not subscription-based and typically offered with Oracle's enterprise solutions, providing potential savings for large organizations with integrated Oracle products.

"Oracle Service Bus is a bit expensive"
"The pricing is on the higher side."
"I'm not aware of how much Oracle Service Bus costs."

Stability

Users report Oracle Service Bus as highly stable, processing large transaction volumes reliably. Many emphasize its stability, with no major issues even under heavy loads. Some mention minor developer interface glitches but state it's rare. The system remains operational and steadfast during demanding tasks. Organizations commend its robust performance and reliability, consistently rating its stability high. Configuration diligence is essential to prevent potential latency. Many would rate its stability an eight or nine out of ten.

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Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

17%

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Learn more about Oracle Service Bus

Oracle Service Bus enables companies to use the values of their enterprise applications portfolio. From on-premise, to the cloud to mobile devices, Service Bus allows companies to leverage their existing investments in new ways by extending the performance and scalability leadership of Oracle SOA and API Management.

Oracle Service Bus customers

MakeMyTrip Ltd., Griffith University, Colab Consulting Pty. Ltd., Pacfico Seguros Generales, IGEPA IT-SERVICE GmbH, Guangzhou Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, Pacfico Seguros Generales, Bank Audi S.A.L., Rydges Sydney Airport, Intelligent Pathways, Nacional Monte de Piedad IAP