We performed a comparison between IBM WebSphere Application Server and Oracle WebLogic Server 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."High availability, alert management, and deployments are the most valuable features for us. We have the ND version so we can do deployments."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is Portal Virtualization."
"The thing about WebSphere, as opposed to other ones that I am aware of such as JBoss and Liberty, is that WebSphere has the most comprehensive scaffolding available to it."
"What's most valuable in IBM WebSphere Application Server is its resilience. When you use the solution, you know that after the communication has been done, there will be no doubt that the data has reached its destination."
"This solution is easy to use with a GUI that is intuitive and very helpful."
"The only reason why we're currently using WebSphere is that the integration of the authentication with Azure is very quick. WebSphere has something that can immediately connect with Azure Active Directory."
"The VPN service is quite useful."
"The most valuable features are its user-friendliness and reliability in terms of application hosting."
"We've got the support we require. If ever there is an issue, can just call on Oracle and they will assist us."
"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."
"Oracle WebLogic Server is secure."
"Another valuable feature is the ability to automate tasks through scripts, making our environment highly efficient."
"We have some hosted servers as well as some of our own. It performs well."
"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."
"The product is flexible and allows us to leverage deployments."
"It has helped us to have different clusters within different servers, which allows us to identify hacker attacks."
"Based on the field and based on the build that was provided, we've noticed a lot of constraints in terms of the performance now."
"In spite of the solution's robustness, it is expensive and a bit difficult to support."
"WebSphere Application Server doesn't have an automated deployment option, forcing us to use third-party tools like Jenkins UCD and Palo Automated Deployment."
"The installation has room for improvement."
"The main issue we faced was its limited compatibility with non-Java technologies, which can result in difficulty detecting potential bugs and requiring additional integration efforts."
"The solution could improve the integration."
"The current trend is to move to Liberty because of the portability of its cloud and its Kubernetes, which containerize the application."
"The solution consumes hardware."
"The tool's implementation should be easier. The product is also expensive."
"Having clearer mechanisms to directly map a database-level connection problem to the corresponding WebLogic thread would greatly enhance the administrator's convenience."
"I can't point to anything missing."
"Managing and monitoring the WebLogic server environment has been challenging because most monitoring tools don't support it."
"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."
"They should improve the solution's garbage collection feature."
"Configuration can be a significant challenge, demanding a deep understanding and expertise."
"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."
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IBM WebSphere Application Server is ranked 5th in Application Server with 26 reviews while Oracle WebLogic Server is ranked 1st in Application Server with 31 reviews. IBM WebSphere Application Server is rated 7.8, while Oracle WebLogic Server is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of IBM WebSphere Application Server writes "Compatible, stable, and scalable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle WebLogic Server writes "Robust Java EE application server capabilities providing excellent stability and management features, but it comes with a potential downside of high licensing costs and a steeper learning curve". IBM WebSphere Application Server is most compared with JBoss Enterprise Application Platform, JBoss, Tomcat, IBM BPM and IBM DataPower Gateway, whereas Oracle WebLogic Server is most compared with Tomcat, JBoss, Oracle Application Server, Oracle Fusion Middleware and IIS. See our IBM WebSphere Application Server vs. Oracle WebLogic Server report.
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