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Oracle GlassFish vs Oracle WebLogic Server comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle GlassFish
Ranking in Application Server
13th
Average Rating
6.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle WebLogic Server
Ranking in Application Server
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Application Server category, the mindshare of Oracle GlassFish is 3.5%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle WebLogic Server is 10.2%, down from 16.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Server Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle WebLogic Server10.2%
Oracle GlassFish3.5%
Other86.3%
Application Server
 

Featured Reviews

it_user517413 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Lead Developer
Offers EE Support. I would like to see integration with MQ systems.
The products offers EE support. It offers ease of use. I would like to see integration with MQ systems.
Thomas Waltair - PeerSpot reviewer
Regional Head And Director Product Development at Neptune Software Group
Stable and scalable enterprise deployment with Cloud-Native support
Oracle WebLogic Server helps with my deployment strategy in both monolithic as well as Cloud-Native ways. I think it is useful; this Cloud-Native support helps with deployment in both on-prem and cloud. For container deployment, we are not very rich. We are in the process of moving our business logic to containerization. But in terms of this being a big product, a core banking system, I prefer on-prem rather than cloud. The use cases and the scrum help me a lot in an iterative, incremental manner. I would recommend this product; it is an enterprise, large volume, and of course, it is worth it to deploy. I am providing this review with a rating of 9.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The products offers EE support."
"WebLogic initial cost (acquisition and implementation) is relatively expensive, but I believe it's worth its price and the long-term benefits are enormous."
"It's a very stable solution."
"One of the good features of Oracle WebLogic Server was the ability to add some custom parameters to its deployment and performance."
"WebLogic is reliable, and it's easy to use for development."
"It has all the enterprise features we need, the initial setup is straightforward, technical support is helpful, the solution is stable, and it's a scalable product."
"There are many valuable features in Oracle WebLogic Server, for sure, production redeployment is one of the best in order to deploy the new version of your application without removing the old one."
"We've got the support we require. If ever there is an issue, can just call on Oracle and they will assist us."
"The possibility of having several servers running, so we do not lose the service."
 

Cons

"I would like to see integration with MQ systems."
"In the future, I would like to see better support for the REST interface."
"The administration is hard, and it is more complex to use than others."
"Configuration can be a significant challenge, demanding a deep understanding and expertise."
"The error handling area in Oracle WebLogic Server is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"There are a lot of reasons that can cause WebLogic updates to end up making the whole system unstable."
"This is a complex application."
"Licensing fees need improvement."
"There are always ways to improve."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution's licensing is high-priced."
"Its high expense is a significant drawback"
"The licensing fees are annual and depend on the model."
"The tool's pricing is yearly."
"Pricing for Oracle WebLogic Server is expensive."
"I would not compare WebSphere and WebLogic because both servers are really good. The only difference is that Weblogic is lighter and consumes less memory."
"It is expensive."
"Fees are paid on a yearly basis."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
16%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise17
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with Oracle WebLogic Server?
I am not sure at this stage about any areas for improvement.
What is your primary use case for Oracle WebLogic Server?
The main purposes for which I use Oracle WebLogic Server is for enterprise deployment. It is an enterprise application deployment. I work with Cloud-Native support in Oracle WebLogic Server. We are...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle WebLogic Server?
The full license is costly. We are working with an embedded license; for us, it is acceptable, but in reality, the open full license will be costly because it is a number-of-core-based licensing. T...
 

Also Known As

GlassFish
WebLogic Application Server
 

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