Oracle GlassFish vs Oracle WebLogic Server vs Tomcat comparison

Oracle GlassFish and Oracle WebLogic Server are both solutions in the Application Server category. Oracle GlassFish is ranked #9, while Oracle WebLogic Server is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.3. Oracle GlassFish holds a 2.0% mindshare in AppS, compared to Oracle WebLogic Server’s 25.1% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Oracle WebLogic Server users are willing to recommend the solution.

Oracle GlassFish

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0% willing to recommend

Oracle WebLogic Server

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86% willing to recommend

Tomcat

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94% willing to recommend

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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. The mindshare of Tomcat is 19.9%, down from 20.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Technical Lead Developer

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.

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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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Erick Karanja

Technical Lead at Cellulant Kenya

Offers high availability, straightforward deployment and easy to use

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. Some other solutions are doing better right now, maybe because they have come up with MicroProfile, which I think is moving forward. It may actually beat Tomcat because of the lightweight nature of the framework, the MicroProfile. They're coming up with new solutions. So, for the future of Tomcat and to maintain the market share they might be looking for, they need to come up with initiatives to ensure that several of us have a lightweight framework to deploy applications on.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The products offers EE support."

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

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

"I recommend the product because the installation is easy, it provides a secure environment, and it's easy to manage. The solution provides easy monitoring. Accessing all the logs is easy, and deploying application versions is smooth."

"It has good integration with security features, including OWASP."

"In the newer system, reconfigurability and the fact that it is easy to configure, make it very valuable."

"One of the good features of Oracle WebLogic Server was the ability to add some custom parameters to its deployment and performance."

"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."

"The product is flexible and allows us to leverage deployments."

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"The scalability overall is good."

"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."

"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."

"It is a scalable platform."

"The ease of use of Tomcat is its most valuable feature. Once we grade particular software, we simply download it and we keep an eye on if Tomcat is working."

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

"It is easy to manage at a basic level."

"We chose to use Tomcat because it's perfect compared to other containers that we have tested."

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Cons

"I would like to see integration with MQ systems."

"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."

"They should improve the solution's garbage collection feature."

"If you want to use Oracle products to the fullest with enhanced customizations, you need to get trained. There is enough documentation and the flexibility to configure the application to your needs but you will need to spend more time gathering the knowledge."

"Licensing fees need improvement."

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

"Oracle WebLogic Server's configuration could be improved because we need to do multiple configurations when setting up anything."

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

"The integration could be improved."

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

"I have no recommendations for improvements."

"The solution cannot host .NET applications."

"Tomcat is a polished product that has been around for a long time. It should be simple and high-performing, with the ability to grow and maintain stability. The fewer features it has, the more stable it will be."

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

"The product needs to have more updates."

"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."

"Security integration in Tomcat is complicated. We need to use another tool to solve the security issues."

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"The solution’s pricing is affordable."

"It is expensive."

"Fees are paid on a yearly basis."

"Pricing for Oracle WebLogic Server is expensive."

"The licensing of the product is expensive"

"Its high expense is a significant drawback"

"The solution's licensing is high-priced."

"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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"Tomcat is not costlier than other solutions."

"We are using the open-source version."

"There are no additional costs apart from the standard license."

"Tomcat's pricing is very cheap."

"The solution is open source so is free."

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

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

"The solution is free."

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Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

19%

Government

12%

Computer Software Company

12%

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Educational Organization

43%

Financial Services Firm

14%

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What do you like most about Oracle WebLogic Server?

The product's installation phase is easy.

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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...

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What is your primary use case for Oracle WebLogic Server?

When we implemented Oracle Libre Suite, there is middleware, which is normally Oracle WebLogic. Many customers in Pak...

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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 ...

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What needs improvement with Tomcat?

Resource configuration like JNDI and queue configuration, similar to other servers, should be provided from the admin...

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What is your primary use case for Tomcat?

I am using the solution at running level three. It is for running web applications.

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 24% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Overview

Oracle GlassFish Server is a robust open source platform that offers exhaustive and accessible documentation, intuitive administration and configuration features, interoperability with Microsoft Windows, feature-rich integration with NetBeans and Eclipse, and alignment with Oracle Solaris, OpenSolaris, and MySQL.

Oracle

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.

Oracle

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.

Apache

Sample Customers

TravelMuse, Clarity Accounting

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