Oracle Application Server vs Oracle Fusion Middleware comparison

Oracle Application Server and Oracle Fusion Middleware are both solutions in the Application Server category. Oracle Application Server is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.0, while Oracle Fusion Middleware is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.5. Oracle Application Server holds a 4.0% mindshare in AppS, compared to Oracle Fusion Middleware’s 5.5% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of Oracle Application Server users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Oracle Fusion Middleware users who would recommend it.

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75% willing to recommend

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88% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 2, 2025

Oracle Application Server and Oracle Fusion Middleware are leading contenders in application and service management. Oracle Fusion Middleware appears superior due to its advanced features and perceived value, despite its higher price.

Features: Oracle Application Server offers scalability, reliability, and integration, ideal for established enterprises. Oracle Fusion Middleware provides advanced cloud integration, mobile collaboration, and business process management, offering cutting-edge technology for digital transformation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Oracle Application Server offers easy deployment focused on traditional infrastructure. Oracle Fusion Middleware uses modern deployment strategies involving cloud environments, which can be complex initially but more flexible. Customer service for Oracle Fusion Middleware is perceived as proactive, aligning with its innovative focus.

Pricing and ROI: Oracle Application Server has a lower initial setup cost, appealing to budget-minded organizations. Oracle Fusion Middleware demands a higher upfront cost, but its capabilities may offer greater long-term ROI, particularly for those pursuing digital transformation.

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Categories and Ranking

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

Oracle Fusion Middleware

Ranking in Application Server

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of Oracle Application Server is 4.0%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Fusion Middleware is 5.5%, up from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Server Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Oracle Fusion Middleware	5.5%
Oracle Application Server	4.0%
Other	90.5%

Application Server

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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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Sai Kri

Assistant Manager Business Applications at NMC Healthcare

Migration to a modern interface enhances AI integration and cloud capabilities

Presently, Oracle recommends migrating to Oracle Fusion since it's a hot product now. e-Business Suite may soon be sunsetted and has an outdated UI, with few upgrades. In contrast, Oracle Fusion offers modern features, such as AI, cloud-based applications, and customization options like Redwood features. Oracle Fusion AI chatbots are embedded, benefiting projects.

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

"It is really good in terms of features, and it is stable."

"Oracle Service Bus is the most valuable feature of the solution."

"I rate my overall experience with Oracle Fusion Middleware as nine out of ten points."

"Fusion Middleware's main feature for me is that it is quite flexible, and, as middleware, it provides us with all sorts of technology and application adapters, which makes it very handy to use."

"The most valuable features are Oracle Unified Directory and unified identity access management."

"The most valuable feature is the structure of the product. We use Oracle Fusion Middleware to manage the Oracle database. Registered users can go to each product if sign-on credentials match each user's identical framework."

"The most valuable features are the pre-built connectors between Oracle applications, which allow quick integration. I also appreciate the fast deployment of components. Oracle Fusion Middleware's key benefit is enabling real-time data transfer between applications."

"The scalability is good."

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Cons

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

"One thing that I would like to see is if this product can be containerized. We are moving away from virtual servers and moving more towards containerization to be able to quickly set up environments or have the flexibility of scaling them. It would be good if it can be containerized, and it works well in containerized platforms."

"There could be improvements in the installation and integration parts of Oracle Fusion Middleware. The guides often have errors, such as web scripting issues, and can be difficult to follow."

"An improvement for Oracle's Fusion Middleware could definitely be found in the SOA component. It's a heavyweight container and, if you ask me, if a product is available as a docker image where we can easily port it in to another Kubernetes platform, that would be perfect. But as for the current situation in the market, nobody is really willing to deploy this on premises."

"Technical support should resolve issues more quickly."

"Its price can be improved. We are currently looking for more cost-efficiency. It should also have a little bit more flexibility for customizations. The customizations should be quicker."

"Oracle rapidly releases new features, and I may not be ready to adopt them."

"The documentation might not be good enough for new users."

"For improvements, I think Oracle Fusion Middleware could be better at connecting to third-party applications. While it works well with Oracle products, it's more limited to non-Oracle systems than other middleware solutions like MuleSoft."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing is moderate. It's fine."

"We pay annually for the solution."

"The solution is quite expensive so is only used by larger organizations."

"The licensing costs are reasonable."

"My advice is to buy the basic modules first, gain the most benefit from them, then buy the advanced modules."

"It is expensive. We are looking for a cheaper solution."

"The solution is expensive so pricing is rated a six out of ten."

"The tool is best suited for large companies due to high licensing costs."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

15%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Performing Arts

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	11

Questions from the Community

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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Fusion Middleware?

Oracle Fusion Middleware is generally expensive, although I'm not directly involved with the licensing aspects.

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What needs improvement with Oracle Fusion Middleware?

There could be improvements in the installation and integration parts of Oracle Fusion Middleware. The guides often have errors, such as web scripting issues, and can be difficult to follow. With m...

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What is your primary use case for Oracle Fusion Middleware?

I use Oracle Fusion Middleware ( /products/oracle-fusion-middleware-reviews ) primarily for installation, business intelligence installations, BPM ( /products/informatica-intelligent-data-managemen...

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Compared 10% of the time

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Overview

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.

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Oracle Fusion Middleware is the digital business platform for the enterprise and the cloud. It enables enterprises to create and run agile, intelligent business applications while maximizing IT efficiency through full utilization of modern hardware and software architectures.

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