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JBoss ESB vs Oracle Service Bus comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

JBoss ESB
Ranking in Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
5.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Service Bus
Ranking in Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
3rd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) category, the mindshare of JBoss ESB is 4.0%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Service Bus is 7.0%, down from 11.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Service Bus7.0%
JBoss ESB4.0%
Other89.0%
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
 

Featured Reviews

AU
Senior Software Engineer at Deloitte
Efficient orchestration and security features improve business processes effortlessly
JBoss ESB should focus on startup and performance as EAP is heavier than lightweight Java frameworks, which impacts microservices and cloud environments. Improvements should include faster start times and reduced memory footprints. Better cold-start performance in containers should be emphasized. Cloud-native features must be enhanced since many enterprises are shifting to Kubernetes and OpenShift, making EAP more cloud-friendly. This could include providing smaller container images, native auto-scaling support, and improved integration with cloud configuration services. Enhancing the developer experience is crucial; while the current configuration is powerful, it can be complex for newcomers. As an experienced user, I navigate it easily, but newcomers struggle due to heavy reliance on XML configuration. Transitioning to a JSON-based configuration or YAML format would be beneficial, and simplifications in clustering setup for local testing would greatly assist users.
JB
IT Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Efficient integration across varied systems through advanced routing and enrichment services
We usually use Oracle Service Bus for integration, to integrate with different systems, running batch processes, or using web services. It is used for different kinds of integrations The main advantage of Oracle Service Bus is the possibility to integrate different systems using workflows and…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is very easy to use. I can download the trial version and just give it a go."
"The solution is very easy to use; I can download the trial version and just give it a go."
"The features on offer are very complete; it's a very good product overall."
"Service Bus is good at routing the transformation."
"What I like most about Oracle Service Bus is that you can use it for many integrations. For example, you can use it for on-premises to on-premises integrations, on-premises to cloud integrations, and cloud to on-premises integrations."
"The interface is fine and the solution is quite robust."
"The solution is stable, very scalable, and the installation is quite straightforward, and we've been pleased with the level of technical support."
"Oracle Service Bus is a great tool for handling data and we use it to bridge the gap between the more modern technologies we have and our older technologies like mainframe."
"Its ease of use is valuable. It's very easy to use. It's no code/low code. Oracle Middleware products are also rich in adapters."
"Supports multiple protocol technologies and web services."
 

Cons

"The EPA, from what I understand, lacks a lot of features and it doesn't really know how to interface with legacy systems or how to develop APIs for legacy systems."
"The EPA, from what I understand, lacks a lot of features and it doesn't really know how to interface with legacy systems or how to develop APIs for legacy systems."
"JBoss ESB should focus on startup and performance as EAP is heavier than lightweight Java frameworks, which impacts microservices and cloud environments."
"The cost of the solution is too high. There are cheaper better solutions out there."
"It's very complex and hard to learn. There's a steep learning curve."
"The logging and error-handling framework can be improved."
"The pricing of the product could be better. It's a bit high."
"This solution should work better with RESTful services."
"These issues are killing the business and productivity."
"The setup and onboarding process is hard, and it's made more difficult by a murky licensing process that needs to be clarified."
"The connectivity with the solution is an area that needs to be improved. On occasion, requests are lost due to losing connectivity."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"This is a very expensive product and the price varies depending on factors such as the number of processors and the number of users. Our licensing fees are approximately $300,000."
"I'm not aware of how much Oracle Service Bus costs."
"The price of this solution is better than the subscription-based Mule ESB."
"The pricing is on the higher side."
"Oracle Service Bus is a bit expensive"
"We have an unlimited yearly license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise22
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with JBoss ESB?
JBoss ESB should focus on startup and performance as EAP is heavier than lightweight Java frameworks, which impacts microservices and cloud environments. Improvements should include faster start ti...
What advice do you have for others considering JBoss ESB?
I am currently using JBoss ESB as an end user. I chose JBoss ESB because it is excellent for open source Java, Java EE, and Jakarta applications. Initially developed by JBoss, it was later acquired...
What is your primary use case for JBoss ESB?
I used JBoss ESB for banking API and banking software. We created our own modules since banking APIs and banking applications require extensive security measures. Since banks handle sensitive finan...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Service Bus?
I view both Oracle and IBM products as expensive. There are no significant differences in pricing between these products.
What needs improvement with Oracle Service Bus?
The main problem could be related to timeout issues. This can happen due to legacy systems that might not allow the use of microservices. It's a different viewpoint of the system, and such constrai...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Service Bus?
We usually use Oracle Service Bus ( /products/oracle-service-bus-reviews ) for integration, to integrate with different systems, running batch processes, or using web services. It is used for diffe...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Rancore, Sprint, ResMed, Brazil's Ministry of Health, ING Services Polska
MakeMyTrip Ltd., Griffith University, Colab Consulting Pty. Ltd., Pacfico Seguros Generales, IGEPA IT-SERVICE GmbH, Guangzhou Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, Pacfico Seguros Generales, Bank Audi S.A.L., Rydges Sydney Airport, Intelligent Pathways, Nacional Monte de Piedad IAP
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