Oracle Application Server vs Tomcat comparison

Oracle and Apache are both solutions in the Application Server category. Oracle is ranked #7 with an average rating of 6.0, while Apache is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.6. Oracle holds a 4.8% mindshare in AppS, compared to Apache’s 20.1% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Apache users who would recommend it.

Oracle Application Server

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75% willing to recommend

Tomcat

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4,671 Comparison Views

93% willing to recommend

Oracle Application Server

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Oracle Application 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.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Application Server

Ranking in Application Server

7th

Average Rating

6.0

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 Oracle Application Server is 4.8%, up from 4.6% 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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Muhammed Azam

Head of Information Technology at OPRCT

A cost-effective solution for ERP solution but requires data analytics

We're a small and medium-sized business with data needs. Oracle’s features cater primarily to data management, which is relevant to us because our data size is moderate, hovering around 10 gigabytes. Before Oracle, we relied on Azure Microsoft SCS Server for our database, but it couldn't handle our optimization requirements. That's why we migrated to Oracle Server. We're apparently using VMware. Oracle is not operating 24/7. We haven't experienced any issues, but some power factor may have caused the server downtime. Overall, I rate the solution a five out of ten.

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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

"The product offers easy implementation, which is a benefit. It saves development time compared to normal development processes."

"One of the most valuable features of Tomcat is its compatibility with the Apache web server and its ease of configuration. It is simple to set up and maintain and allows for easy management of database connections, transactions, and isolation. Overall, Tomcat is a user-friendly application server that makes it easy to manage various aspects of database interactions."

"Web apps are very easy to deploy."

"The product's initial setup phase was simple."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it supports Java Enterprise."

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

"Tomcat is easy to handle, its installation process does not take much time, and its server speed is also very good compared to other servers."

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

"Tomcat is a simple, light environment, whereas the full Red Hat Fuse solution is heavier."

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Cons

"If you have complex business logic, there is no option to build that complex logic inside the platform."

"If Apache can come up with a better solution to provide better security, that would be ideal."

"Sometimes we face issues with the private and public networks and ensuring that once Tomcat is installed, that it is secure."

"The interface is not user-friendly."

"One way to improve the solution is by making the logging capabilities of Tomcat better by providing a logger within the server itself and making it easy to access and view the server logs. This can be especially useful when debugging issues with applications deployed on the Tomcat server. By having the ability to view both the application logs and the server logs, you can more easily identify the source of any issues and troubleshoot them more efficiently. Providing a connector or other similar feature that allows you to access the server logs from within your application can also be helpful in this regard. Having access to both the application logs and the server logs can be a valuable resource when trying to identify and resolve problems."

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

"Performance optimization is an area of concern in Tomcat that should be made better."

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

"The high availability is not as robust as the competition is such as WebLogic and Jboss."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I give the pricing an eight out of ten."

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

"We are currently using the open-source version."

"The solution is open source so is free."

"Tomcat is not costlier than other solutions."

"It is an expensive product."

"The tool is free."

"The solution is free."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Government

13%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

45%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Application Server?

The pricing model is costly. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate it around four to five. Compared to other solutions like Mendix, Oracle Application Server is more expensive.

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What needs improvement with Oracle Application Server?

If you have complex business logic, there is no option to build that complex logic inside the platform. You have to use third-party tools. If Oracle could provide an inbuilt feature for complex log...

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What is your primary use case for Oracle Application Server?

We use Oracle Application Server for a loan management system. We created it for a client; it is a low-code platform. Everything is purchased in Oracle Cloud, and we use it to develop and deploy ap...

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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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Oracle

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Overview

Oracle Application Server provides a single integrated packaged solution of for middleware infrastructure including Oracle Containers for J2EE, Oracle Web Cache, Oracle HTTP Server, Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports, Oracle Portal and Oracle Discoverer. Also included in this infrastructure are integrated security, management and integration technologies.

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

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