We performed a comparison between JBoss 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."The solution has flexibility and stability."
"There's good documentation and a pretty good community surrounding the product."
"The most valuable feature is the UI."
"The product's initial setup phase is easy."
"The support is fast and reliable."
"The stability is great."
"The product integrates well with Java applications."
"The solution is easy to use."
"One of the most valuable features of Tomcat is its compatibility with the Apache web server and its ease of configuration. It is simple to set up and maintain and allows for easy management of database connections, transactions, and isolation. Overall, Tomcat is a user-friendly application server that makes it easy to manage various aspects of database interactions."
"We chose to use Tomcat because it's perfect compared to other containers that we have tested."
"Tomcat is user-friendly and easy to set up, especially compared to WebLogic or JBoss where some specialty is required. If you are going for Tomcat, you can use their guidelines and can set it up easily."
"It is easy to set up."
"The scalability overall is good."
"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."
"Web apps are very easy to deploy."
"Tomcat's best feature is the open source server. It's a flexible and lightweight solution."
"Sometimes the console has a glitch."
"In terms of monitoring, the old version was somewhat limited in flexibility, lacking the ability to easily adjust configurations."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"JBoss is not as reliable and stable as WebLogic."
"The product could be cheaper."
"It would be great if the product came with a feature where the remarks made on the board can be saved on an individual's laptop to make it more user-friendly."
"The documentation could be better. When we have questions, we need to check multiple websites. There isn't one place listing a set of common problems and how to fix them."
"The price of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required. The product could be made cheaper."
"In the solution, we are using the terminal to enter command line codes for operations and management, this is difficult for me. It would be better if we had some administrator UI tools for this."
"The product's pricing needs improvement."
"The solution's interface and backup features could be better."
"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."
"Our biggest challenge is that the Tomcat servers are not hosted locally."
"If Apache can come up with a better solution to provide better security, that would be ideal."
"Tomcat is a polished product that has been around for a long time. It should be simple and high-performing, with the ability to grow and maintain stability. The fewer features it has, the more stable it will be."
"Java functions should be built better into the solution."
JBoss is ranked 3rd in Application Server with 24 reviews while Tomcat is ranked 2nd in Application Server with 45 reviews. JBoss is rated 8.4, while Tomcat is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of JBoss writes "A flexible and stable solution that is cost-efficient compared to other products". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Tomcat writes "A lightweight tool that offers efficiency in terms of memory and resource usage". JBoss is most compared with Oracle WebLogic Server, IBM WebSphere Application Server, IIS, Oracle GlassFish and TmaxSoft JEUS, whereas Tomcat is most compared with Oracle WebLogic Server, IBM WebSphere Application Server, IIS, Caucho Resin and Oracle GlassFish. See our JBoss vs. Tomcat report.
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