Oracle Fusion Middleware vs Oracle WebLogic Server comparison

Oracle Fusion Middleware vs. Oracle WebLogic Server

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Fusion Middleware

Ranking in Application Server

6th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Oracle WebLogic Server

Ranking in Application Server

2nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of Oracle Fusion Middleware is 5.1%, up from 4.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle WebLogic Server is 25.7%, down from 26.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Server

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Husni Milhem

Projects & SCM Track Leader at El-Seif Engineering Contracting Company

Maintains top database performance and includes a very good ATB feature

Technical support is helpful. They have a good support bot for handling items so most case response times are fast. Support is aware and responsive but it takes time for them to resolve issues. Our whole enterprise is in the cloud and uses this application. It is a high priority to close any issues. We need an immediate response with resolution within two to three days. Support sends a lot of templates to fill in based on the priority or escalation. Completing templates takes time, particularly with the bot. The support process definitely needs improvement so technical support is rated a seven out of ten.

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Saikat Nag

Oracle Application Database Administrator at RP Sanjiv Goenka Group

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.

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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

"One good thing, which is a little bit common across all middleware products, is that you can build asynchronous as well as synchronous processes. The SOA part is where it can maintain your state for any state-full integrations. If you have failures, you can replay all that, which is a good part."

"The solution is very easy to install."

"The initial setup is easy. There are many self-tutorial videos are on the Internet, and then the Oracle documents are self-explanatory."

"Fusion Middleware's main feature for me is that it is quite flexible, and, as middleware, it provides us with all sorts of technology and application adapters, which makes it very handy to use."

"The scalability is good."

"Oracle Service Bus is the most valuable feature of the solution."

"The most valuable features are the pre-built connectors between Oracle applications, which allow quick integration. I also appreciate the fast deployment of components. Oracle Fusion Middleware's key benefit is enabling real-time data transfer between applications."

"It is really good in terms of features, and it is stable."

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"Oracle WebLogic Server has a bunch of ready features that are easy to use and understand."

"WebLogic is reliable, and it's easy to use for development."

"What I like best about Oracle WebLogic Server is its integration with other software."

"The tool's technical support is very good."

"The possibility of having several servers running, so we do not lose the service."

"Helps in efficient load distribution"

"It is good because it's easy to use. It doesn't crash frequently like other servers."

"It is quite robust in comparison to other application servers."

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Cons

"The price could always be better."

"All areas of HCM modules could use some improvement."

"The product should improve BPEL features."

"I would rate the stability a nine out of ten because we did have multiple breakdowns and crashes."

"Oracle Fusion Middleware could improve by offering enhanced and customizable business-related features, particularly in supporting individual businesses or custom applications."

"Technical support should resolve issues more quickly."

"The main improvement must be made on the user interface. You need to use another Oracle cross in this product. It must be improved and some features of the connectors must be changed."

"The documentation might not be good enough for new users."

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"Its pricing should be better. We are analyzing other options, such as JBoss, because of the cost of WebLogic."

"The logs consultant, since it tends to be more in the server, we do need complete consult logs for a lot of different files."

"Configuration can be a significant challenge, demanding a deep understanding and expertise."

"The integration could be improved."

"The error handling area in Oracle WebLogic Server is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"I've had issues with some of the tracking features tracking and have had to go back to several generations of code to fix problems where things were touched."

"There's a bug related to the managed services."

"I can't point to anything missing."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is moderate. It's fine."

"We pay annually for the solution."

"The tool is best suited for large companies due to high licensing costs."

"The licensing costs are reasonable."

"The solution is expensive so pricing is rated a six out of ten."

"It is expensive. We are looking for a cheaper solution."

"The solution is quite expensive so is only used by larger organizations."

"My advice is to buy the basic modules first, gain the most benefit from them, then buy the advanced modules."

"The solution’s pricing is affordable."

"As Oracle WebLogic Server is a product from Oracle, it is bound to be an expensive solution. My company needs to make annual payments towards the licensing costs attached to the product."

"The tool's pricing is yearly."

"The licensing of the product is expensive"

"The licensing fees are annual and depend on the model."

"My company uses a licensed version of the product, so we get Oracle's support."

"In our country, this is an expensive product."

"Its high expense is a significant drawback"

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Top Industries

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Educational Organization

56%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

20%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Oracle Fusion Middleware?

The most valuable features are Oracle Unified Directory and unified identity access management.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Fusion Middleware?

The tool is best suited for large companies due to high licensing costs.

What needs improvement with Oracle Fusion Middleware?

For improvements, I think Oracle Fusion Middleware could be better at connecting to third-party applications. While it works well with Oracle products, it's more limited to non-Oracle systems than ...

What do you like most about Oracle WebLogic Server?

The product's installation phase is easy.

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?

I use the solution in my company since few customers use WebLogic applications and also since they have a few number of applications deployed on it.

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Overview

Oracle Fusion Middleware is the digital business platform for the enterprise and the cloud. It enables enterprises to create and run agile, intelligent business applications while maximizing IT efficiency through full utilization of modern hardware and software architectures.

Oracle WebLogic Server is widely used for deploying, managing, and monitoring Java-based applications. It's essential for core banking, e-commerce, insurance portals, and enterprise documentation management.

Businesses rely on Oracle WebLogic Server for its stability, performance, and scalability. The server supports the deployment of multiple applications, including SOAP backend services, integration apps, and interactive interfaces. It's also known for robust load distribution and serving applications on internet browsers. However, users encounter challenges like instability from updates, administration complexity, pricing concerns, and error handling issues.

What are the key features?

Performance: Delivers high performance for demanding applications.
Stability: Offers reliable operations and automatic failover with clustering.
Scalability: Scales easily to accommodate growing user demands.
Integration: Provides comprehensive and secure integration options.
Administration: User-friendly administration with built-in dashboards.
Automation: Simplifies configuration, monitoring, and script automation.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Enhanced Performance: Expect improvements in application performance.
Operational Reliability: Look for stability in application serving and uptime.
Scalability: Ensure easy scaling to match growth in demand.
Ease of Management: Simplified deployment and version management.
Security Features: Robust security for safe application interactions.

Oracle WebLogic Server finds implementation in industries like fintech for hosting critical applications, insurance for managing portals, and e-commerce for performance assurance. Core banking relies on it for backend services while enterprises use it for managing documentation and ERP solutions. Its usage spans client projects needing robust backend services and interactive interfacing.

Sample Customers

Police Department of Izmir City

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

Oracle Fusion Middleware vs. Oracle WebLogic Server