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Oracle WebLogic Server vs Tomcat comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 2, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Oracle WebLogic Server
Ranking in Application Server
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Tomcat
Ranking in Application Server
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Application Server category, 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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Featured Reviews

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.
Erick  Karanja - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"Helps in efficient load distribution"
"It is good because it's easy to use. It doesn't crash frequently like other servers."
"In the newer system, reconfigurability and the fact that it is easy to configure, make it very valuable."
"Oracle WebLogic Server is more secure and has full functionalities that can be used for big applications."
"It is quite robust in comparison to other application servers."
"I would rate Oracle WebLogic Server nine out of ten, possibly even ten points."
"WebLogic is reliable, and it's easy to use for development."
"Tomcat is a simple, light environment, whereas the full Red Hat Fuse solution is heavier."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it supports Java Enterprise."
"Tomcat is secure, reliable, and stable."
"Our company doesn't face any stability issues while using Tomcat."
"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."
"The solution has very robust functionality."
"The solution integrates smoothly with the development environment. The integration process is straightforward. You only need to configure the project in your IDE. With intelligent features, the integration becomes even easier. Once integrated, deployment into our application is straightforward. Previously, we sometimes relied on manual deployment processes or used a separate application manager. However, with this solution, deployment is simplified."
"It is easy to manage at a basic level."
 

Cons

"Oracle's support team fails to understand the real problem of the customer, which is why they take time to resolve issues."
"There are always ways to improve. But it's getting better every time, with every new release, and every new patch, it's getting better."
"I can't point to anything missing."
"There's a bug related to the managed services."
"The cost could always be lower."
"The error handling area in Oracle WebLogic Server is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"Its pricing should be better. We are analyzing other options, such as JBoss, because of the cost of WebLogic."
"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."
"Tomcat's performance is less than other solutions like IBM WebSphere or JBoss."
"Vulnerability is one of the areas that can be considered an issue in the solution."
"The solution's interface and backup features could be better."
"It would be great if they offered more integration of monitoring tools."
"Deployment in Tomcat should be done through a GUI. We deploy applications from the backend using commands."
"The solution cannot host .NET applications."
"Tomcat needs to improve its user interface."
"The disability and memory management is a problem with the solution and has room for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's licensing is high-priced."
"The licensing fees are annual and depend on the model."
"Its high expense is a significant drawback"
"The solution’s pricing is affordable."
"In our country, this is an expensive product."
"Pricing for Oracle WebLogic Server is expensive."
"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."
"My company uses a licensed version of the product, so we get Oracle's support."
"We are using the open-source version."
"This is an open-source product and it's free to use."
"There are no additional costs apart from the standard license."
"It's open-source. We don't pay for the license."
"Tomcat is not costlier than other solutions."
"I give the pricing an eight out of ten."
"I rate the product's price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price, and ten is a low price."
"The price of the solution is good."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Government
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
43%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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?
When we implemented Oracle Libre Suite, there is middleware, which is normally Oracle WebLogic. Many customers in Pakistan use Oracle WebLogic Middleware. Previously, it was our application server,...
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...
What needs improvement with Tomcat?
Resource configuration like JNDI and queue configuration, similar to other servers, should be provided from the admin console for Tomcat. Currently, it is done manually. The server config file must...
What is your primary use case for Tomcat?
I am using the solution at running level three. It is for running web applications.
 

Also Known As

WebLogic Application Server
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

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