Oracle WebLogic Server vs Tomcat comparison

Oracle and Apache are both solutions in the Application Server category. Oracle is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.4, while Apache is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.6. Oracle holds a 25.7% mindshare in AppS, compared to Apache’s 19.8% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Apache users who would recommend it.

Oracle WebLogic Server

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86% willing to recommend

Tomcat

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93% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Oracle WebLogic 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 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

Tomcat

Ranking in Application Server

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

8.0

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 WebLogic Server is 25.7%, down from 26.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tomcat is 19.8%, down from 21.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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

"The only difference is that Weblogic is lighter and consumes less memory."

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

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

"The solution works well in load balancing."

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

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

"Oracle WebLogic Server is more secure and has full functionalities that can be used for big applications."

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"Tomcat is user-friendly and easy to set up, especially compared to WebLogic or JBoss where some specialty is required. If you are going for Tomcat, you can use their guidelines and can set it up easily."

"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 application works, you can depend on Tomcat."

"We can use Apache Tomcat for Java server applications."

"The most valuable feature is the free EE server."

"Tomcat is a lightweight application server, which makes it easy to deploy and install small applications."

"It is easy to set up."

"The solution is scalable."

"I like the solution’s ease of use."

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Cons

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

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

"I can't point to anything missing."

"The quarterly updates can sometimes lead to instability depending on the configuration of systems."

"The ticket-raising process is very time-consuming"

"The cost could always be lower."

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

"The administration is hard, and it is more complex to use than others."

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"The interface is not user-friendly."

"The stability must be improved."

"I would also like to see a dashboard with some integrations in order to see the logs and trace performance easier."

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

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

"Tomcat's performance is less than other solutions like IBM WebSphere or JBoss."

"The disability and memory management is a problem with the solution and has room for improvement."

"I have no recommendations for improvements."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"Pricing for Oracle WebLogic Server is expensive."

"Fees are paid on a yearly basis."

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

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

"Its high expense is a significant drawback"

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

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

"Tomcat is not costlier than other solutions."

"This is an open-source product and it's free to use."

"Tomcat is an open-source server."

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

"The solution is free."

"The tool is free."

"The solution is open source so is free."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

20%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

46%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

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 yourself. Oracle's support team fails to understand the real problem of the cus...

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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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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?

Tomcat's stability could be improved, especially when handling more memory-intensive, large-scale applications. It tends to break and requires restarts with such applications. This can be difficult...

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What is your primary use case for Tomcat?

We use Tomcat as an application server to deploy our developed applications. It's used for deploying applications on Tomcat servers and is suitable for small, lightweight applications.

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Comparisons

JBoss vs Oracle WebLogic Server

Compared 21% of the time

Oracle Application Server vs Oracle WebLogic Server

Compared 17% of the time

Oracle Fusion Middleware vs Oracle WebLogic Server

Compared 16% of the time

IIS vs Oracle WebLogic Server

Compared 10% of the time

IBM WebSphere Application Server vs Oracle WebLogic Server

Compared 9% of the time

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JBoss vs Tomcat

Compared 27% of the time

IBM WebSphere Application Server vs Tomcat

Compared 18% of the time

IIS vs Tomcat

Compared 12% of the time

Caucho Resin vs Tomcat

Compared 3% of the time

Oracle GlassFish vs Tomcat

Compared 3% of the time

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Overview

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.

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

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

1. Adobe Systems 2. Amazon 3. Apple 4. AT&T 5. Bank of America 6. Boeing 7. Cisco Systems 8. Citigroup 9. Dell 10. eBay 11. Facebook 12. General Electric 13. Google 14. Hewlett-Packard 15. IBM 16. Intel 17. JPMorgan Chase 18. Microsoft 19. Netflix 20. Oracle 21. PayPal 22. Salesforce 23. Samsung 24. Sony 25. Target 26. Twitter 27. Uber 28. Verizon 29. Visa 30. Volkswagen 31. Walmart 32. Yahoo

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