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."JBoss is a scalable tool."
"The most valuable thing about JBoss is how easy it is to install and manage it on-premise, making the process simple."
"The solution has flexibility and stability."
"The product integrates well with Java applications."
"The high availability is great."
"We use JBoss mainly for application deployments and application servers."
"The tool's most beneficial feature is its scalability. People with limited technical knowledge can quickly grasp its functions with a brief introduction. The tool's ease of use makes it a plug-and-play solution, reducing the effort required to train users on its usage."
"The solution's technical support is good."
"The deployment process is very fast."
"I like the solution’s ease of use."
"The solution has very robust functionality."
"The scalability overall is good."
"The most valuable feature of Tomcat is its ability to export libraries into different instances so that I can use it not only in one application but in multiple applications."
"It is a scalable platform."
"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."
"The product's most valuable feature is the ability to host applications."
"The tool's documentation could be improved to explain its usage and functionalities clearly. Having accessible documentation would save time for leaders like me when juniors seek information about it. The documentation should be self-explanatory and guide users on how to utilize the tool."
"JBoss is not as reliable and stable as WebLogic."
"In general, the support of the ERPC would be really good due to the fact that, so far, I have not seen it."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"The solution's pricing could be improved because it is not cheap."
"The stability of the solution could improve with Microsoft Windows."
"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."
"Having the support combined with Red Hat support would be an improvement."
"Tomcat could be a little bit more innovative. Tomcat could come up with a framework that's more lightweight and purely targeted at Java applications."
"If Apache can come up with a better solution to provide better security, that would be ideal."
"The setup is complex and could be improved."
"Tomcat needs to improve its user interface."
"The solution cannot host .NET applications."
"Sometimes, the UI part does not run properly, or the server goes down."
"The product's pricing needs improvement."
"Performance optimization is an area of concern in Tomcat that should be made better."
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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