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IIS vs Oracle WebLogic Server comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 2, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

IIS
Ranking in Application Server
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Application Infrastructure (1st)
Oracle WebLogic Server
Ranking in Application Server
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of IIS is 6.9%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle WebLogic Server is 25.9%, up from 26.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Server
 

Featured Reviews

VikramSingh6 - PeerSpot reviewer
A simple and easy-to-use solution but not recommended for public apps
I would rate the overall solution a six out of ten. We have around five to six developers and engineers for the solution’s deployment and maintenance. You can use the solution if your website is not too big or complicated. However, if it is big and complicated, then you need to use Apache or Red Hat. This tool can be used for internal purposes. But if you plan to host a public app, then I wouldn’t recommend the tool.
Saikat Nag - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers efficient load distribution with a scope of high scalability
Our organization configures Oracle WebLogic Server in such a way that a load balancer becomes available. The network requests are segregated to the Oracle WebLogic Server as the managing server and different nodes are configured. Using the product as a load balancer helps automate request transfer from one non-functional node to another functional node. Due to Oracle WebLogic Server, the endpoints remain unaffected whenever a node goes down. The clustering feature enhances our organization's performance and reliability. In our organization, the health of the Oracle WebLogic Server environment is maintained and managed using Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM). I would definitely recommend others to use Oracle WebLogic Server. Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution is very easy to use and offers a quick deployment."
"We use Windows Server only for Eggplant Manager."
"The most valuable feature of IIS is it does not consume a lot of resources. It does not consume a lot of resources, such as memory."
"It's very easy to publish."
"The solution is easy to use, easy to maintain and isn't too technical."
"Microsoft's technical support has always been very good."
"It is a scalable solution."
"The interface, simplicity, and ease of management are all good features that make this user-friendly."
"The product's installation phase is easy."
"I recommend the product because the installation is easy, it provides a secure environment, and it's easy to manage. The solution provides easy monitoring. Accessing all the logs is easy, and deploying application versions is smooth."
"It is good because it's easy to use. It doesn't crash frequently like other servers."
"The solution works well in load balancing."
"The possibility of having several servers running, so we do not lose the service."
"Oracle WebLogic Server is secure."
"It's a very stable solution."
"Another valuable feature is the ability to automate tasks through scripts, making our environment highly efficient."
 

Cons

"If Microsoft IIS could work well with AppOptics or things like PHP, Python, and other custom languages that run on the webserver, it would be ideal. I think there are cases where people need to use Apache instead of IIS when IIS doesn't work well with other web languages."
"The tool needs to improve its performance."
"The solution must improve the integration between its databases."
"Occasionally, we encounter performance issues with IIS where it becomes unresponsive and requires a solution restart."
"The level of technical support the solution offers could be improved."
"The graphical user interface has room for improvement and can be more user-friendly."
"The documentation of IIS could be better. They are not easily accessible. I had to use YouTube and other online resources to learn how to use the solution properly."
"IIS could improve by having some features related to ASR and HTTPS certificate generation."
"Configuration can be a significant challenge, demanding a deep understanding and expertise."
"There are always ways to improve. But it's getting better every time, with every new release, and every new patch, it's getting better."
"The quarterly updates can sometimes lead to instability depending on the configuration of systems."
"Oracle's support team fails to understand the real problem of the customer, which is why they take time to resolve issues."
"The error handling area in Oracle WebLogic Server is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"In terms of what could be improved, maybe something related to the processes automation or starting and stopping the processes, because often WebLogic comes with something called Node Manager. Node Manager needs to be configured and administrated manually."
"Having clearer mechanisms to directly map a database-level connection problem to the corresponding WebLogic thread would greatly enhance the administrator's convenience."
"I can't point to anything missing."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We purchased a Microsoft Windows license and the license for IIS came in the package."
"The price of Windows Server IIS is expensive. They have a large user base, and they charge a little bit too much."
"I think it's part of the Windows Server, so you won't have any other costs to add in order to use the IIS service."
"The tool's pricing is on a yearly basis."
"This solution comes included with Windows Server."
"IIS's pricing is not expensive."
"I didn't need to get an additional license for the solution since it was included in my server."
"I give the price of the solution a five out of ten."
"Pricing for Oracle WebLogic Server is expensive."
"The tool's pricing is yearly."
"The solution’s pricing is affordable."
"The licensing fees are annual and depend on the model."
"In our country, this is an expensive product."
"My company uses a licensed version of the product, so we get Oracle's support."
"I would not compare WebSphere and WebLogic because both servers are really good. The only difference is that Weblogic is lighter and consumes less memory."
"The licensing of the product is expensive"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better - IIS or NGINX Plus?
IIS is a flexible, secure, and manageable web server to host anything on the web. IIS’s scalable and open architecture can handle the most demanding tasks. From media streaming to web applications,...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IIS?
They offer a one-time payment model for the product license, and we pay annually for support. I rate the pricing an eight out of ten.
What needs improvement with Oracle WebLogic Server?
Sometimes, some issues don't get fixed by Oracle's technical support team, and you need to invest time to fix them by yourself. Oracle's support team fails to understand the real problem of the cus...
What is your primary use case for Oracle WebLogic Server?
When we implemented Oracle Libre Suite, there is middleware, which is normally Oracle WebLogic. Many customers in Pakistan use Oracle WebLogic Middleware. Previously, it was our application server,...
 

Also Known As

Windows Server IIS
WebLogic Application Server
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Erste Bank Group, NJVC, Samsung Electronics, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Tata Steel Europe, Urban Software Institute
Colab Consulting Pty. Ltd., Infosys Ltd., Sascar, Banca Transilvania, UL, Center for Railway Information Systems, SPAR Austria Group, Reliance Commercial Finance, Industrial Bank of Korea, Al Jaber Group, Safe Water Kenya, Chhattisgarh Infotech and Biotech Promotion Society
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