JBoss ESB vs webMethods.io comparison

Red Hat and IBM are both solutions in the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) category. Red Hat is ranked #8 with an average rating of 10.0, while IBM is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.7. Red Hat holds a 3.7% mindshare in E, compared to IBM’s 8.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Red Hat users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of IBM users who would recommend it.

JBoss ESB

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100% willing to recommend

webMethods.io

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94% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between JBoss ESB and webMethods.io based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed JBoss ESB vs. webMethods.io Report (Updated: February 2026).

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JBoss ESB vs. webMethods.io

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Categories and Ranking

JBoss ESB

Ranking in Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)

8th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

webMethods.io

Ranking in Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)

3rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business-to-Business Middleware (5th), Managed File Transfer (MFT) (11th), API Management (11th), Cloud Data Integration (10th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (9th)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) category, the mindshare of JBoss ESB is 3.7%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of webMethods.io is 8.8%, down from 10.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
webMethods.io	8.8%
JBoss ESB	3.7%
Other	87.5%

Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)

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AshutoshUpadhyay

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.

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Yashraj Makwana

Developer at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Offers strong integration capabilities and reliable features but needs pricing and scaling improvements

Many things are evolving with the AI buzz in the market. What I would like to see improved or enhanced in webMethods.io in the future is that since webMethods.io is already under IBM, I think IBM will introduce and integrate AI into it. Additionally, regarding what webMethods.io can improve is the license cost. Other cloud players are also providing the same kind of functionality, such as AWS and Azure. webMethods.io is being installed on-premises, but AWS is providing it directly in the cloud. When comparing the license cost and request per minute cost, webMethods.io needs to address that. There are many competitors in the market for this.

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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

"The solution is very easy to use. I can download the trial version and just give it a go."

"The comprehensiveness and depth of Integration Servers' connectors to packaged apps and custom apps is unlimited. They have a connector for everything. If they don't, you can build it yourself. Or oftentimes, if there is value for other customers as well, you can talk with webMethods about creating a new adapter for you."

"webMethods.io is a comprehensive box that provides multiple functionalities; I appreciate it because we can integrate many applications and any kind of API we want to integrate."

"Some of the key features are the integration platform, query mechanism, message handling within the bus, and the rules engine. We've had a really good experience with webMethods Integration Server."

"Within the new version, webMethods API Gateway gives us an end-to-end lifecycle from the creation of the API up into the development, deployment, and promotion into production/live. The current end-to-end lifecycle of the API gives us enough authority and governance of the API. We know what are currently live services, what is in the testing stage of development, and what version that has been commissioned. So, the full life cycle itself gives us full authority and governance of the API."

"It is a bundled product stack for A2A and B2B usage. It is one of the best products which I have used during my integration career."

"I like the solution's policies, transformation, mediation, and routing features."

"The product supports various types of digital documents, including XMLs and EDI."

"With webMethods, the creation of servers and the utilization of Trading Networks facilitate B2B integration. It resolves any related issues effectively."

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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."

"JBoss ESB should focus on startup and performance as EAP is heavier than lightweight Java frameworks, which impacts microservices and cloud environments."

"The logging capability has room for improvement. That way, we could keep a history of all the transactions. It would be helpful to be able to get to that without having to build a standalone solution to do so."

"We'd like for them to open up to a more cloud-based solution that could offer more flexibility and maybe a better rules engine or more integration with rules engines."

"With respect to the API gateway, the runtime component, the stability after a new release is something that can be improved."

"The high price of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"Perhaps in the area of Microservices, where I think Trading Networks could benefit from some improvements."

"This product is for larger companies. Compared to TIBCO I think webMethods is better in terms of ease of use and support."

"Need to see more API portal features like monetizing APIs and private cloud readiness."

"This product has too many gaps. You find them after update installations. This should be covered by automatic testing."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing is a yearly license."

"The product is expensive."

"Most of my clients would like the price of the solution to be reduced."

"It is expensive, but we reached a good agreement with the company. It is still a little bit expensive, but we got a better deal than the previous one."

"Pricing is the number-one downfall. It's too expensive. They could make more money by dropping the price in half and getting more customers. It's the best product there is, but it's too expensive."

"Sometimes we don't have a very clear idea what the licensing will entail at first, because it can be very customizable. On one hand, this can be a good thing, because it can be tailored to a specific customer's needs. But on the other hand it can also be an issue when some customer asks, "What's the cost?" and we can't yet give them an accurate answer."

"The price is a little bit high, especially regarding their support."

"Based on our team discussions and feedback, it is pretty costly because they charge us for each transmission."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

No data available

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Energy/Utilities Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	64

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with JBoss ESB?

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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...

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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...

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What do you like most about Built.io Flow?

The tool helps us to streamline data integration. Its BPM is very strong and powerful. The solution helps us manage digital transformation.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Built.io Flow?

webMethods.io is expensive. We have multiple components, and you need to pay for each of them.

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What needs improvement with Built.io Flow?

webMethods.io needs to incorporate ChatGPT to enhance user experience. It can offer a customized user experience.

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Also Known As

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Built.io Flow, webMethods Integration Server, webMethods Trading Networks, webMethods ActiveTransfer, webMethods.io API

Overview

JBossESB is the next generation of EAI - better and without the vendor-lockin characteristics of old. As such, many of the capabilities mirror those of existing EAI offerings: Business Process Monitoring, Integrated Development Environment, Human Workflow User Interface, Business Process Management, Connectors, Transaction Manager, Security, Application Container, Messaging Service, Metadata Repository, Naming and Directory Service, Distributed Computing Architecture. Plus JBossESB is part of an SOI (Service Oriented Infrastructure). However, SOA is not simply a technology or a product: it's a style of design, with many aspects (such as architectural, methodological and organisational) unrelated to the actual technology.

Red Hat

webMethods.io Integration is a powerful integration platform as a service (iPaaS) that provides a combination of capabilities offered by ESBs, data integration systems, API management tools, and B2B gateways.

IBM

Sample Customers

Rancore, Sprint, ResMed, Brazil's Ministry of Health, ING Services Polska

Cisco, Agralogics, Dreamforce, Cables & Sensors, Sacramento Kings

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February 2026

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