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Oracle GlassFish vs Oracle WebLogic Server comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle GlassFish
Ranking in Application Server
9th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
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 April 2025, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of Oracle GlassFish is 2.0%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle WebLogic Server is 25.1%, down from 26.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

it_user517413 - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers EE Support. I would like to see integration with MQ systems.
The products offers EE support. It offers ease of use. I would like to see integration with MQ systems.
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 products offers EE support."
"The technical support is responsive. They are always ready to help by various communication channels, such as Zoom calls. However, sometimes it will take a while because when we are dealing with a problem, they need to look at the logs and configuration. A lot of the issues are related to the configuration that they need to look at thoroughly before they can give us a solution and it can take a few days depending on the type of problem."
"It is good because it's easy to use. It doesn't crash frequently like other servers."
"The solution works well in load balancing."
"Oracle WebLogic Server is more secure and has full functionalities that can be used for big applications."
"Helps in efficient load distribution"
"The product's installation phase is easy."
"It's a very stable solution."
"In WebLogic, the most useful feature is the UI administration console from where we can configure everything, such as security access, and we can start and stop it graphically. That's the best feature of WebLogic Server."
 

Cons

"I would like to see integration with MQ systems."
"Licensing fees need improvement."
"Managing and monitoring the WebLogic server environment has been challenging because most monitoring tools don't support it."
"The cost could always be lower."
"There's a bug related to the managed services."
"The pricing is a little bit higher compared to other products."
"The solution is very expensive, and its pricing could be improved."
"Oracle WebLogic Server's configuration could be improved because we need to do multiple configurations when setting up anything."
"The tool's implementation should be easier. The product is also expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The tool's pricing is yearly."
"The solution’s pricing is affordable."
"The licensing fees are annual and depend on the model."
"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."
"Its high expense is a significant drawback"
"Pricing for Oracle WebLogic Server is expensive."
"Fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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Also Known As

GlassFish
WebLogic Application Server
 

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