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At a Glance
Apache Struts
Apache Struts
Star Rating
(21)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Play
Play
Star Rating
(13)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Play's ease of setup is a strong point, with a score of 8.3, while Apache Struts, with a score of 8.7, is noted for its slightly better setup experience, making it easier for teams to get started quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that Play excels in meeting requirements with a score of 7.8, but Apache Struts outperforms it with a score of 8.4, indicating that Struts may better align with user needs and expectations.
  • G2 users highlight that Play has a lower quality of support rating at 7.4 compared to Apache Struts' 7.6, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance when using Struts.
  • Users on G2 report that Play has a more favorable product direction score of 7.3, indicating a positive outlook for future updates, while Apache Struts lags behind with a score of 5.3, which may raise concerns about its long-term viability.
  • Reviewers say that Play is particularly favored by small businesses, with 53.8% of reviews coming from this segment, while Apache Struts is more popular among mid-market users, as indicated by 71.4% of its reviews, suggesting different target audiences for each product.
  • Users say that while both products have similar star ratings (4.1 for Play and 4.0 for Apache Struts), the total number of reviews for Struts (21) compared to Play (13) may indicate a more established user base and potentially more comprehensive feedback on its features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apache Struts
No pricing available
Play
No pricing available
Free Trial
Apache Struts
No trial information available
Play
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
16
7.8
13
Ease of Use
7.5
16
7.4
13
Ease of Setup
8.7
5
8.3
6
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
6.7
6
Quality of Support
7.6
16
7.4
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.7
5
8.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
5.3
15
7.3
13
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apache Struts
Apache Struts
Play
Play
Apache Struts and Play are categorized as Java Web Frameworks
Unique Categories
Apache Struts
Apache Struts has no unique categories
Play
Play has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apache Struts
Apache Struts
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
9.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
71.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.0%
Play
Play
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Apache Struts
Apache Struts
Computer Software
52.4%
Information Services
14.3%
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Staffing and Recruiting
4.8%
Insurance
4.8%
Other
14.3%
Play
Play
Internet
38.5%
Program Development
15.4%
Computer Software
15.4%
Think Tanks
7.7%
Newspapers
7.7%
Other
15.4%
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Discussions
Apache Struts
Apache Struts Discussions
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Play
Play Discussions
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Play has no discussions with answers