Oracle WebLogic Server vs Tomcat comparison

Oracle and Apache are both solutions in the Application Server category. Oracle is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.4, while Apache is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.6. Oracle holds a 26.0% mindshare in AppS, compared to Apache’s 19.9% 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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4,440 Comparison Views

93% willing to recommend

Oracle WebLogic Server

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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.

To learn more, read our detailed Oracle WebLogic Server vs. Tomcat Report (Updated: December 2024).

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle WebLogic Server

Ranking in Application Server

1st

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

2nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of Oracle WebLogic Server is 26.0%, up from 26.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tomcat is 19.9%, down from 22.0% 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

"We have some hosted servers as well as some of our own. It performs well."

"What I find most valuable in Oracle WebLogic Server is its flexibility in administering and managing applications, along with the built-in dashboards that offer high visibility into vulnerabilities."

"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."

"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."

"The solution works well in load balancing."

"Oracle WebLogic Server is secure."

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

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

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"The solution is scalable."

"The solution is convenient. It is a comfortable and easy-to-use solution for my use cases."

"The most valuable features of this solution are the general web server features."

"I like the solution’s ease of use."

"Tomcat is a single-server solution for deploying applications that can scale effectively. It's a good choice because it simplifies deployment. Once you package your application, deployment is straightforward and efficient."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it supports Java Enterprise."

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

"The solution is readily available and open-source."

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Cons

"Oracle's support team fails to understand the real problem of the customer, which is why they take time to resolve issues."

"The integration could be improved."

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

"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."

"Managing and monitoring the WebLogic server environment has been challenging because most monitoring tools don't support it."

"Having clearer mechanisms to directly map a database-level connection problem to the corresponding WebLogic thread would greatly enhance the administrator's convenience."

"Pricing for Oracle WebLogic Server and other Oracle products has room for improvement because the pricing model isn't easy to understand. I'd like to see lower pricing from Oracle WebLogic Server. That's the main issue with the solution."

"The cost could always be lower."

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

"The product's pricing needs improvement."

"Technical support is limited."

"If Apache can come up with a better solution to provide better security, that would be ideal."

"The solution cannot host .NET applications."

"One way to improve the solution is by making the logging capabilities of Tomcat better by providing a logger within the server itself and making it easy to access and view the server logs. This can be especially useful when debugging issues with applications deployed on the Tomcat server. By having the ability to view both the application logs and the server logs, you can more easily identify the source of any issues and troubleshoot them more efficiently. Providing a connector or other similar feature that allows you to access the server logs from within your application can also be helpful in this regard. Having access to both the application logs and the server logs can be a valuable resource when trying to identify and resolve problems."

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

"Java functions should be built better into the solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is yearly."

"The licensing of the product is expensive"

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

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

"The solution’s pricing is affordable."

"It is expensive."

"Pricing for Oracle WebLogic Server is expensive."

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

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"Tomcat is open-source and free to use."

"It is an open-source tool and is free of cost."

"I give the pricing an eight out of ten."

"Tomcat's pricing is very cheap."

"If it is a community version of the solution, no payment is required. However, if it is a Linux version, we must buy the solution from JBoss."

"Tomcat is not costlier than other solutions."

"Tomcat is an open source solution."

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

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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 18% of the time

Oracle Fusion Middleware vs Oracle WebLogic Server

Compared 15% 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 17% of the time

IIS vs Tomcat

Compared 11% 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

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