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We performed a comparison between IIS 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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Pros
"It's good and offers good usability.""The solution is highly reliable.""IIS's most valuable feature is user-friendliness.""What I like the most is that it is easy to use.""We use Windows Server only for Eggplant Manager.""IIS has a very simple and user-friendly interface, which helps a lot in effective and efficient management.""Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.""The tool is very easy to use and efficient."

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"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.""The scalability overall is good.""The most valuable feature of this solution is that it supports Java Enterprise.""The most valuable features of this solution are the general web server features.""Tomcat is easy to handle, its installation process does not take much time, and its server speed is also very good compared to other servers.""We chose to use Tomcat because it's perfect compared to other containers that we have tested.""I would rate the pricing a ten out of ten, where one is high price and ten is low price. The pricing is pretty low.""The solution is scalable."

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Cons
"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 solution's stability needs improvement.""It lacks a few performance improvement tools.""At the moment, we have big problems with stability, and I'm not very happy at the moment. So, the stability could be improved.""IIS has some stability issues and needs restarting.""The cost is a bit too high.""The tool needs to improve its performance.""We've never had any issues with the solution, but it's still nice to have overall improvements on it. It could be easier and faster to use, for example."

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"It will be useful if a direct report concerning a particular server configuration or application usage is readily available in the dashboard.""The solution's interface and backup features could be better.""Sometimes, the UI part does not run properly, or the server goes down.""Performance optimization is an area of concern in Tomcat that should be made better.""Tomcat needs to improve its user interface.""If it could support the driver's VIN, they can run natively without the GBM. Now, we can run what we call the native cloud application that doesn't require GBM. If Tomcat can support that, it's going to improve performance and backup.""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 stability must be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It is licensed with your Windows installation which makes it relatively cheap if you already have a Windows Server sitting around."
  • "This solution comes included with Windows Server."
  • "The price of the cloud system is a bit high."
  • "The price of Windows Server IIS is expensive. They have a large user base, and they charge a little bit too much."
  • "We purchased a Microsoft Windows license and the license for IIS came in the package."
  • "I think it's part of the Windows Server, so you won't have any other costs to add in order to use the IIS service."
  • "I was using the trial version of IIS inside my virtual machines."
  • "I give the price of the solution a five out of ten."
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  • "This is an open-source product and it's free to use."
  • "We are using the open-source version."
  • "The solution is free."
  • "Tomcat is an open source solution."
  • "We are currently using the open-source version."
  • "The price of the solution is good."
  • "I give the pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "The solution is open source so is free."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:IIS is a flexible, secure, and manageable web server to host anything on the web. IIS’s scalable and open architecture can handle the most demanding tasks. From media streaming to web applications… more »
    Top Answer:The product is cost-effective. We do not have to buy it. The tool is included with Windows. We license the Windows environment on a monthly basis. It is expensive. Sometimes, it is cheaper to run… more »
    Top Answer:The product's most valuable feature is the ability to host applications.
    Top Answer:Improvements could be made in the integration process of securing the Tomcat server within development environments like STS and SCS. The current procedure appears complex and could benefit from a… more »
    Top Answer:We use the product to deploy Java applications on Linux operating systems.
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    out of 20 in Application Server
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    Comparisons
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    Reviews
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    Average Words per Review
    296
    Rating
    8.1
    2nd
    out of 20 in Application Server
    Views
    7,313
    Comparisons
    6,326
    Reviews
    22
    Average Words per Review
    368
    Rating
    8.4
    Comparisons
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    Compared 34% of the time.
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    Compared 20% of the time.
    Oracle WebLogic Server logo
    Compared 12% of the time.
    JBoss logo
    Compared 6% of the time.
    Microsoft .NET Framework logo
    Compared 6% of the time.
    Oracle WebLogic Server logo
    Compared 34% of the time.
    JBoss logo
    Compared 26% of the time.
    Oracle GlassFish logo
    Compared 3% of the time.
    Caucho Resin logo
    Compared 3% of the time.
    Also Known As
    Windows Server IIS
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    Overview
    Internet Information Services (IIS) provides a secure, easy-to-manage, modular and extensible platform for reliably hosting websites, services and applications. With IIS, you get choice and control without giving up reliability or security.

    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
    Erste Bank Group, NJVC, Samsung Electronics, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Tata Steel Europe, Urban Software Institute
    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
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Transportation Company11%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm30%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Transportation Company5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization39%
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Government5%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business49%
    Midsize Enterprise2%
    Large Enterprise49%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise43%
    Large Enterprise46%
    Buyer's Guide
    IIS vs. Tomcat
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about IIS vs. Tomcat and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    IIS is ranked 4th in Application Server with 53 reviews while Tomcat is ranked 2nd in Application Server with 41 reviews. IIS is rated 8.0, while Tomcat is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of IIS writes " A simple and easy-to-use solution but not recommended for public apps". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Tomcat writes "A lightweight tool that offers efficiency in terms of memory and resource usage". IIS is most compared with NGINX Plus, Apache Web Server, Oracle WebLogic Server, JBoss and Microsoft .NET Framework, whereas Tomcat is most compared with Oracle WebLogic Server, JBoss, IBM WebSphere Application Server, Oracle GlassFish and Caucho Resin. See our IIS vs. Tomcat report.

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