IIS vs Oracle Application Server comparison

Microsoft and Oracle are both solutions in the Application Server category. Microsoft is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.5, while Oracle is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.0. Microsoft holds a 6.9% mindshare in AppS, compared to Oracle’s 4.4% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

IIS

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90% willing to recommend

Oracle Application Server

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702 Views
702 Comparison Views

75% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 2, 2025

IIS and Oracle Application Server compete in the web server and application server domains. IIS has the upper hand in ease of use and pricing, while Oracle Application Server's robust features appeal to enterprise-level needs.

Features: IIS offers seamless integration with Windows Server, support for multiple application frameworks, and strong security through Windows Authentication. Oracle Application Server provides scalability, reliability, and comprehensive middleware integration capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IIS benefits from straightforward deployment on Windows systems and generally favorable customer service from Microsoft. Oracle Application Server offers extensive deployment capabilities in heterogeneous IT environments but requires a complex setup and specialized expertise, with strong customer support from Oracle.

Pricing and ROI: IIS has a lower initial setup cost, appealing for organizations on Windows infrastructure, often realizing ROI through minimal licensing fees and shorter setup durations. Oracle Application Server demands a higher initial investment due to its feature set and scalability, providing substantial ROI in high-performance environments.

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Categories and Ranking

IIS

Ranking in Application Server

4th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Infrastructure (1st)

Oracle Application Server

Ranking in Application Server

7th

Average Rating

6.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of IIS is 6.9%, up from 6.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Application Server is 4.4%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Server Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IIS	6.9%
Oracle Application Server	4.4%
Other	88.7%

Application Server

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Krishnakumar Natarajan

Systems Engineer at Atos

Designs and manages multiple websites while ensuring data backup and disaster recovery

I have experience with AWS, and I am most familiar with the server environment, as we just use the server environment and then use Microsoft products on an AWS environment. I have experience with Windows Server IIS, which I ran on my own on-premise data center. The website was developed and then hosted, and through IIS, we managed the servers. The manageability within the IIS environment is not very difficult. For server management, you need to ensure data backup, data restore, and you have a DR configured to keep the database intact. It was done on-premises, so I had no problem doing that. If you have to go to the cloud, then you should have the storage connected to the IIS server and also have a DR set up for that. I didn't use Microsoft Azure tools, but since it is a Microsoft product, Azure has all the portability, so you don't have to worry about compatibility on the cloud. On a scale of 1-10, I would rate this solution a 10.

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Sony Kurian

Director at GNX Solutions

Quick deployment and easy implementation with complex logic challenges

We use Oracle Application Server for a loan management system. We created it for a client; it is a low-code platform. Everything is purchased in Oracle Cloud, and we use it to develop and deploy applications The product offers easy implementation, which is a benefit. It saves development time…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"IIS has a very simple and user-friendly interface, which helps a lot in effective and efficient management."

"IIS is quite easy to set up as it comes pre-configured, so I don't have to install anything."

"The tool shows us the operating systems where our servers and applications are running."

"IIS works natively with Windows Server without any issues in publishing certificates."

"The most valuable feature of IIS is the database it provides."

"It's good and offers good usability."

"It is an easy-to-use and secure program."

"All the features of Microsoft IIS are valuable."

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"The product offers easy implementation, which is a benefit. It saves development time compared to normal development processes."

Cons

"The solution's pricing and stability need improvement."

"IIS could improve by having some features related to ASR and HTTPS certificate generation."

"The price of the solution could be less to improve."

"Performance-wise, certain improvements in IIS are needed...IIS is not scalable. Its scalability is less."

"The solution should improve the cluster environment and load balancing."

"The only issue I've encountered is with certificates not working fine sometimes. It's influenced by the server's service performance."

"The platform's stability could be better."

"The graphical user interface has room for improvement and can be more user-friendly."

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"If you have complex business logic, there is no option to build that complex logic inside the platform."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the cloud system is a bit high."

"IIS's pricing is reasonable."

"It is licensed with your Windows installation which makes it relatively cheap if you already have a Windows Server sitting around."

"Users can get a subscription-based license or a perpetual license for IIS."

"There is no license needed to use the solution."

"I didn't need to get an additional license for the solution since it was included in my server."

"They offer a one-time payment model for the product license, and we pay annually for support."

"IIS is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Government

15%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	29
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	22

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Questions from the Community

Which is better - IIS or NGINX Plus?

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,...

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What do you like most about IIS?

The product is flexible.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IIS?

For the pricing, setup cost, and licensing for IIS, as a Microsoft product, I didn't think much about separately purchasing an IIS product as it is part of Microsoft Windows. We bought a developmen...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Application Server?

The pricing model is costly. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate it around four to five. Compared to other solutions like Mendix, Oracle Application Server is more expensive.

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What needs improvement with Oracle Application Server?

If you have complex business logic, there is no option to build that complex logic inside the platform. You have to use third-party tools. If Oracle could provide an inbuilt feature for complex log...

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What is your primary use case for Oracle Application Server?

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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.

Microsoft

Oracle Application Server provides a single integrated packaged solution of for middleware infrastructure including Oracle Containers for J2EE, Oracle Web Cache, Oracle HTTP Server, Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports, Oracle Portal and Oracle Discoverer. Also included in this infrastructure are integrated security, management and integration technologies.

Oracle

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Erste Bank Group, NJVC, Samsung Electronics, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, Tata Steel Europe, Urban Software Institute

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