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Compare Apache Tomcat and IBM WebSphere 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (63.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Apache Tomcat
Star Rating
(122)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(159)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (63.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Apache Tomcat excels in ease of use with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for developers who appreciate a straightforward setup process. In contrast, IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition has a lower ease of use rating of 7.9, which some reviewers find can complicate initial deployment.
- Reviewers mention that Apache Tomcat's server management capabilities are robust, scoring 9.4, which allows for efficient handling of server resources. Conversely, IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition, while still strong at 8.8, is noted by users as being more complex in its server management approach.
- G2 users highlight that Apache Tomcat offers superior microservices development support with a score of 9.6, making it ideal for modern application architectures. Users on G2 indicate that IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition, with a score of 8.2, may not be as agile in this area, which can be a drawback for teams focused on microservices.
- Reviewers say that Apache Tomcat provides excellent cloud deployment capabilities, scoring 9.2, which is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to leverage cloud infrastructure. In contrast, IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition's score of 8.5 suggests it may not be as optimized for cloud environments, leading to potential challenges in deployment.
- Users report that both products offer strong security features, but IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition edges out with a score of 9.3 for security updates, compared to Apache Tomcat's 9.1. Reviewers mention that the automatic security updates in WebSphere are particularly appreciated for maintaining compliance and security standards.
- Users on G2 indicate that Apache Tomcat's modular architecture, scoring 8.7, allows for flexibility and customization, which is a significant advantage for developers. In contrast, IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition's modular architecture score of 8.9 is slightly higher, but some users feel it can be overly complex, impacting overall user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apache Tomcat
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
102
8.7
96
Ease of Use
9.0
102
7.9
95
Ease of Setup
8.8
39
7.5
63
Ease of Admin
7.8
34
8.0
63
Quality of Support
8.0
88
8.4
93
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
30
8.6
60
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
98
7.0
89
Features by Category
Data Management
8.8
11
8.9
11
9.2
11
8.8
11
8.5
9
8.8
11
8.6
11
8.5
11
8.7
10
9.1
9
User Features
8.5
11
8.8
10
8.9
11
9.3
12
8.3
11
9.0
10
Modernization
9.2
10
8.5
10
9.5
10
8.2
11
9.1
9
8.5
10
8.8
11
8.9
9
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apache Tomcat and IBM WebSphere are categorized as Application Server
Unique Categories
Apache Tomcat has no unique categories
IBM WebSphere is categorized as Container Engine
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apache Tomcat
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM WebSphere
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
26.9%
Information Technology and Services
26.1%
Internet
5.0%
Telecommunications
3.4%
Logistics and Supply Chain
2.5%
Other
36.1%
Banking
17.7%
Financial Services
9.9%
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Insurance
8.5%
Computer Software
8.5%
Other
46.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is the latest Apache Tomcat version?
1 Comment
MM
The latest Apache Tomcat version is 10.1.1Read more
Is Tomcat still used?
1 Comment
RV
Apache Tomcat is still relevant today. It is a lightweight servlet container and thanks to its compliance to Servlet 6.0, it is the perfect runtime for Java...Read more
What is Apache Tomcat used for?
1 Comment
MM
It is used to deploy java enterprise edition applicationRead more
What is IBM WebSphere hybrid edition?
1 Comment
Official Response from IBM WebSphere
WebSphere Hybrid Edition is the comprehensive collection of WebSphere application runtimes and modernization tools with support for on-premise and major...Read more
IBM WebSphere has no more discussions with answers
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