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."Security: It is compatible with the latest Java 8 security features, supports FIPS 140-2 and NIST SP 800-53 with strong ciphers and cryptography keys, and supports TLS 1.2 completely. Also, configuring client and server certificates is relatively easy."
"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."
"Ease of administration: It has an Integrated Solutions Console, what we call the administrative console, with very detailed configurations and Help pages for each configurable item."
"As compared to other applications, it has tremendous support. We have built internal capability so that we use it extensively internally. It is also easier to use with the outside data. You can write in ESQL, Java, or any other technology that you want to use for development. So, it is a lot more flexible in the language that it supports."
"The most valuable features are its user-friendliness and reliability in terms of application hosting."
"IBM WebSphere Application Server is the best in terms of scalability and performance, as well as the support for managing distributed transactions."
"The performance is good."
"Without the Admin Console it would be very hard to configure JVM settings, JDBC datasources, mail session settings, and security providers."
"Another valuable feature is the ability to automate tasks through scripts, making our environment highly efficient."
"What I like best about Oracle WebLogic Server is its integration with other software."
"It's a scalable product."
"We can manage every application by creating a managed server and a cluster."
"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."
"Oracle WebLogic Server is more secure and has full functionalities that can be used for big applications."
"The possibility of having several servers running, so we do not lose the service."
"Oracle WebLogic Server is secure."
"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 current trend is to move to Liberty because of the portability of its cloud and its Kubernetes, which containerize the application."
"In spite of the solution's robustness, it is expensive and a bit difficult to support."
"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."
"When compared with WebLogic, Weblogic is lighter and consumes less memory."
"IBM needs to pay attention to market changes more quickly. We now have Java 9 and very soon Java EE8. We do not want to wait for two or three years after their release until they are supported by the new version."
"The availability of the solution needs improvement."
"Sometimes, I feel WebSphere runs a bit slow. It might be loading unnecessary libraries, impacting its performance compared to other application servers."
"The pricing is a little bit higher compared to other products."
"Its pricing should be better. We are analyzing other options, such as JBoss, because of the cost of WebLogic."
"The ticket-raising process is very time-consuming"
"Licensing fees need improvement."
"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 logs consultant, since it tends to be more in the server, we do need complete consult logs for a lot of different files."
"Configuration can be a significant challenge, demanding a deep understanding and expertise."
"The tool's implementation should be easier. The product is also expensive."
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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 33 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 "Offers efficient load distribution with a scope of high scalability ". 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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