We performed a comparison between Apache Web Server and IIS based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Application Infrastructure solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The product is very cheap and stable."
"It is more secure to use Apache and you will have fewer problems than other web services."
"The open-source nature is one of its most significant advantages."
"Apache has proven to be incredibly reliable, and everything has operated smoothly without encountering any issues."
"Most of the features I liked were related to the performance during peak hours."
"Its community is its most valuable feature. Solving problems is easier on Apache because so many people know this product."
"The solution's most valuable feature is reporting."
"The best thing about Apache is that it is open-source, so implementing my platform on-premises is less expansive than other solutions."
"The graphical user interface makes it easy for users to configure the sites."
"The most valuable feature of IIS is the database it provides."
"IIS's best features are its management console and stability."
"The interface, simplicity, and ease of management are all good features that make this user-friendly."
"The solution is simple and very easy to manage compared to Linux."
"The initial setup of IIS is easy. The process takes only five minutes."
"The solution is easy to use, easy to maintain and isn't too technical."
"IIS is stable."
"I want the user interface to be more user-friendly."
"Adding a reverse proxy to Apache Web Server would be a significant improvement."
"The major issue occurs with ports. So, I would like to see easier port management."
"In future releases, I would like to see better server optimization."
"Things change very fast. We're always on the lookout for better approaches and tools. If the solution falls behind, we may have to switch."
"It would be great if technical support for Apache were available in Iran. It is a very important need."
"The product's initial setup process could be easier for users."
"There is a security-related problem that depends on the web server's configuration."
"The areas of this solution that need improvement are monitoring, debugging, and troubleshooting."
"The documentation of IIS could be better. They are not easily accessible. I had to use YouTube and other online resources to learn how to use the solution properly."
"I am using an older version of Windows Server IIS and the general management and navigation to get something done is not as straightforward as I hope it to be. The interface could be improved."
"The graphical user interface has room for improvement and can be more user-friendly."
"There is an issue with the network. The tool's price is also high."
"Scalability issues and security concerns need attention from Microsoft."
"Having no support for other than a Microsoft environment and programming languages limits the usage of IIS in many cases."
"The customer service and support team can be improved."
Apache Web Server is ranked 3rd in Application Infrastructure with 11 reviews while IIS is ranked 1st in Application Infrastructure with 36 reviews. Apache Web Server is rated 8.6, while IIS is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Apache Web Server writes "Useful in deploying servers to host websites with good modularity". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IIS writes "Easy to install, and integrate with the operating system". Apache Web Server is most compared with NGINX Plus, IBM WebSphere Application Server, Microsoft .NET Framework, Zend PHP Engine and IBM DataPower Gateway, whereas IIS is most compared with NGINX Plus, Tomcat, Oracle WebLogic Server, JBoss and Microsoft .NET Framework. See our Apache Web Server vs. IIS report.
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