JBoss vs Tomcat comparison

Red Hat and Apache are both solutions in the Application Server category. Red Hat is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.6, while Apache is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.6. Red Hat holds a 18.7% mindshare in AppS, compared to Apache’s 20.1% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Red Hat users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Apache users who would recommend it.

JBoss

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95% willing to recommend

Tomcat

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4,671 Comparison Views

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

8.4

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 JBoss is 18.7%, up from 17.0% 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

Featured Reviews

Karamat Ali

Senior Architect at Systems Limited

A flexible and stable solution that is cost-efficient compared to other products

Our company uses the solution for enterprise clients in the banking and finance industries. We use different versions of the open source solution depending on client needs. The solution has flexibility and stability. There is not much ability inside of the solution. The world is going beyond…

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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

"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 high availability is great."

"The stability is great."

"The solution's technical support is good."

"The product's initial setup phase is easy."

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

"It is a Java-based product, so it is pretty straightforward. It is pretty easy from a developer's perspective. It is also pretty reliable and scalable."

"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."

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"Tomcat is reliable and secure, which makes it valuable for our application deployment."

"Tomcat is user-friendly and easy to set up, especially compared to WebLogic or JBoss where some specialty is required. If you are going for Tomcat, you can use their guidelines and can set it up easily."

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

"It is a scalable platform."

"It's very stable. No problems at all. I would rate the stability a ten out of ten."

"The deployment process is very fast."

"It is easy to set up."

"Web apps are very easy to deploy."

More Tomcat pros

Cons

"Logging-related issues in JBoss require improvement."

"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."

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

"The documentation could be better. When we have questions, we need to check multiple websites. There isn't one place listing a set of common problems and how to fix them."

"It would be great if the product came with a feature where the remarks made on the board can be saved on an individual's laptop to make it more user-friendly."

"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."

"The stability of the solution could improve with Microsoft Windows."

"The price could be improved. Customers don't want to buy the license easily."

More JBoss cons

"Perhaps there could be an easier way to configure some advanced features."

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

"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."

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

"Tomcat needs to improve its stability."

"Our biggest challenge is that the Tomcat servers are not hosted locally."

"I would personally like it if the admin console would show more information specifically about memory being used."

More Tomcat cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"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."

"It is an open-source solution."

"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."

"JBoss is an expensive solution."

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

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

More JBoss pricing and cost advice

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

"It is an expensive product."

"We are using the open-source version."

"The price of the solution is good."

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

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

"Tomcat is an open source solution."

"The solution is free."

More Tomcat pricing and cost advice

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

26%

Computer Software Company

14%

Government

Manufacturing Company

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

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?

It might be yearly. I am not sure.

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What needs improvement with JBoss?

The price could be improved. Customers don't want to buy the license easily. It's nice that there is Wildfly, which is basically the same as JBoss, just without the price.

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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

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Compared 29% of the time

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Compared 27% of the time

IIS vs JBoss

Compared 7% of the time

Oracle GlassFish vs JBoss

Compared 3% of the time

TmaxSoft JEUS vs JBoss

Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 34% of the time

IBM WebSphere Application Server vs Tomcat

Compared 18% of the time

IIS vs Tomcat

Compared 11% 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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Red Hat

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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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