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."It is a Java-based product, so it is pretty straightforward. It is pretty easy from a developer's perspective. It is also pretty reliable and scalable."
"The most valuable thing about JBoss is how easy it is to install and manage it on-premise, making the process simple."
"The solution's support is very good for repairing components."
"The solution has flexibility and stability."
"The most valuable feature is the UI."
"The greatest benefit of JBoss is that it was procured by IBM, thereby offering exceptional support for our banking operations."
"The product integrates well with Java applications."
"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 is scalable."
"It's very stable. No problems at all. I would rate the stability a ten out of ten."
"I like the solution’s ease of use."
"Tomcat's ease of use has positively impacted project timelines. Tomcat already has high availability – it doesn't go down so often and doesn't require a lot of maintenance. As long as your application works, you can depend on Tomcat."
"The ease of use of Tomcat is its most valuable feature. Once we grade particular software, we simply download it and we keep an eye on if Tomcat is working."
"Tomcat is a simple, light environment, whereas the full Red Hat Fuse solution is heavier."
"It is a robust solution."
"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."
"The product could be cheaper."
"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."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"The solution's pricing could be improved because it is not cheap."
"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."
"In terms of monitoring, the old version was somewhat limited in flexibility, lacking the ability to easily adjust configurations."
"The stability of the solution could improve with Microsoft Windows."
"Sometimes we face issues with the private and public networks and ensuring that once Tomcat is installed, that it is secure."
"Security integration in Tomcat is complicated. We need to use another tool to solve the security issues."
"Sometimes, the UI part does not run properly, or the server goes down."
"The interface is not user-friendly."
"Tomcat is not user-friendly. I would also like to be able to have multiple applications run at the same time."
"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 product's pricing needs 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."
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 TmaxSoft JEUS. See our JBoss vs. Tomcat report.
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