IIS vs Tomcat comparison

Microsoft and Apache are both solutions in the Application Server category. Microsoft is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.1, while Apache is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.6. Microsoft holds a 7.0% mindshare in AppS, compared to Apache’s 20.1% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Apache users who would recommend it.

IIS

Read 55 IIS reviews

2,063 Views
1,590 Comparison Views

89% willing to recommend

Tomcat

Read 48 Tomcat reviews

5,636 Views
4,671 Comparison Views

93% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IIS 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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Categories and Ranking

IIS

Ranking in Application Server

4th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Infrastructure (1st)

Tomcat

Ranking in Application Server

2nd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of IIS is 7.0%, down from 7.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tomcat is 20.1%, down from 22.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Server

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VikramSingh6

Operations Executive at Quess

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.

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Damian Bukowski

Program Python at Santander Bank Polska

Easy to use, protects applications, and the support team is responsive

The tool is deployed on the cloud. We do maintenance when certificates need updating, but we don't do the maintenance of the servers. We have about 20 engineers and administrators in our technical team. The deployment was very simple. We got a guide from Apache. Everything was explained very clearly. The deployment took a couple of days.

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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

"It is a lightweight web host that is easy to configure for simple webpages."

"All the features of Microsoft IIS are valuable."

"It's good and offers good usability."

"Microsoft's technical support has always been very good."

"IIS is stable."

"The solution integrates well with most Microsoft products."

"It is an easy-to-use and secure program."

"The solution is very easy to use and offers a quick deployment."

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"It is a scalable platform."

"The deployment process is very fast."

"The product's most valuable feature is the ability to host applications."

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

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

"Tomcat's best feature is the open source server. It's a flexible and lightweight solution."

"I would rate the pricing a ten out of ten, where one is high price and ten is low price. The pricing is pretty low."

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Cons

"The scalability depends on how you have set it up. If you're running IIS on a single server, it might not be as capable as if you are on many in a cluster or with load balancing and so on."

"The product could be more compatible with Linux and macOS, particularly when applying user configuration policies."

"There is an issue with the network. The tool's price is also high."

"Sometimes, we encounter difficult issues, and getting support from Microsoft to resolve those issues is not easy."

"IIS could improve the error logging. There are times we are not able to see the errors. More details would be helpful. Additionally, the configuring of the IIS should be allowed through coding instead of the classic view."

"The solution's pricing and stability need improvement."

"The user interface could be improved."

"It would be beneficial if you could automate security certificate monitoring with IIS."

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

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

"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."

"The current procedure appears complex and could benefit from a more straightforward solution."

"The setup is complex and could be improved."

"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."

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I give the price of the solution a five out of ten."

"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 solution’s pricing is yearly. The pricing is affordable and not high."

"IIS is expensive."

"The yearly licensing cost is very high. The solution is very expensive."

"The price is good."

"The price of Windows Server IIS is expensive. They have a large user base, and they charge a little bit too much."

"Users can get a subscription-based license or a perpetual license for IIS."

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

"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."

"The solution is free."

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

"Tomcat's pricing is very cheap."

"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."

"The price of the solution is good."

"It is an open-source tool and is free of cost."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Educational Organization

45%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

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,...

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What do you like most about IIS?

The product is flexible.

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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.

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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?

Perhaps there could be an easier way to configure some advanced features. The learning curve to earn advanced skills is too steep.

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What is your primary use case for Tomcat?

I have used Apache Tomcat for various applications in our operational environment. We are a traffic service provider, and our operational department needs various types of proprietary applications.

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Comparisons

NGINX Plus vs IIS

Compared 32% of the time

Apache Web Server vs IIS

Compared 22% of the time

Oracle WebLogic Server vs IIS

Compared 15% of the time

JBoss vs IIS

Compared 7% of the time

Microsoft .NET Framework vs IIS

Compared 5% of the time

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Oracle WebLogic Server vs Tomcat

Compared 34% of the time

JBoss vs Tomcat

Compared 27% of the time

IBM WebSphere Application Server vs Tomcat

Compared 18% of the time

Caucho Resin vs Tomcat

Compared 3% of the time

Oracle GlassFish vs Tomcat

Compared 2% of the time

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Overview

Internet Information Services (IIS) provides a secure, easy-to-manage, modular and extensible platform for reliably hosting websites, services and applications. With IIS, you get choice and control without giving up reliability or security.

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

Erste Bank Group, NJVC, Samsung Electronics, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Tata Steel Europe, Urban Software Institute

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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