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# Apache Tomcat vs Express.js Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Apache Tomcat** [

4.5/5(128)

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**Express.js** [

4.5/5(132)

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Pricing

**Apache Tomcat**
No pricing available

**Express.js**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Apache Tomcat**
2 months

Based on 7 responses

**Express.js**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Apache Tomcat**
10 months

Based on 7 responses

**Express.js**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Apache Tomcat**
$$$$$

**Express.js**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Apache Tomcat**
Not enough reviews yet

**Express.js**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Apache Tomcat**
Not enough data

**Express.js**
[
Flexibility (2)
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Lightweight (2)
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Complex Customization (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/express-js/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2425333&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/express-js/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2517356&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Apache Tomcat**
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Internet Information...

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Oracle Database

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Red Hat JBoss Web Server

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**Express.js**
[

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MongoDB

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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Apache Tomcat**

9.0

9.0108

**Express.js**

9.0

9.0114

Ease of Use

**Apache Tomcat**

9.0

9.0108

**Express.js**

8.9

8.9115

Ease of Setup

**Apache Tomcat**

8.8

8.845

**Express.js**

9.1

9.130

Ease of Admin

**Apache Tomcat**

7.8

7.835

**Express.js**

8.7

8.725

Quality of Support

**Apache Tomcat**

8.1

8.193

**Express.js**

8.7

8.797

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Apache Tomcat**

8.1

8.130

**Express.js**

8.6

8.621

Product Direction (% positive)

**Apache Tomcat**

8.5

8.5103

**Express.js**

9.3

9.3115

Features

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Not enough data

8.8

96

JavaScript Frameworks

Libraries

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

93

Community

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

91

Widgets

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

67

Browser Support

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

83

Graphical Visualization

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

60

Mobile Support

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

66

Application Server[Hide 24 FeaturesShow 24 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

17

Not enough data

Data Management

Data Redundancy

8.6(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Server Management

9.3(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Version and Profile Support

8.8(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Web-based frameworks

8.8(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Data exchange

8.8(won by default)

12

Not enough data

User Features

Centralized offering

8.6(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Security updates

8.6(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Real-time visibility

8.6(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Modernization

Cloud deployment

9.4(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Microservices development

9.2(won by default)

13

Not enough data

On-premises support

9.1(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Modular architecture

8.7(won by default)

13

Not enough data

AI Performance Improvement - Application Server

AI Application Scaling

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Error Prediction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intelligent Resource Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Anomaly Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Intrusion Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Application Server

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Apache Tomcat](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d99c715051d74e27de9fd48624b6561e/apache-tomcat.png "Apache Tomcat")](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-tomcat/reviews)

Apache Tomcat

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

20.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

36.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

43.2%

[![Express.js](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566661/express-js.png "Express.js")](https://www.g2.com/products/express-js/reviews)

Express.js

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

63.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

24.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

12.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

20.8%

63.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

36.0%

24.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

43.2%

12.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Apache Tomcat](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d99c715051d74e27de9fd48624b6561e/apache-tomcat.png "Apache Tomcat")](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-tomcat/reviews)
Apache Tomcat

Information Technology and Services

27.2%

Computer Software

25.6%

Internet

4.8%

Higher Education

3.2%

Telecommunications

3.2%

Other

36.0%

[![Express.js](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566661/express-js.png "Express.js")](https://www.g2.com/products/express-js/reviews)
Express.js

Computer Software

32.8%

Information Technology and Services

22.7%

Internet

6.3%

Program Development

3.9%

Higher Education

3.9%

Other

30.5%

Alternatives

**Apache Tomcat Alternatives**

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Nginx
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Payara Server
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Oracle WebLogic
](/products/oracle-weblogic/reviews)

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[
Red Hat JBoss
](/products/red-hat-jboss-enterprise-application-platform/reviews)

**Express.js Alternatives**

 ![EJS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f9dd821cb48125c63c64b6f5c7552372/ejs.png "EJS")

[
EJS
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[
ember.js
](/products/ember-js/reviews)

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[
Backbone.js
](/products/backbone-js/reviews)

 ![Ext JS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_ac12191a44f3006a9ce6afd8ed1f5089/ext-js.png "Ext JS")

[
Ext JS
](/products/ext-js/reviews)

## Apache Tomcat vs Express.js

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Apache Tomcat easier to use. However, Express.js is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Express.js overall.

- Apache Tomcat and Express.js both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Express.js is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Express.js over Apache Tomcat.