--- title: Apache Cocoon Reviews meta\_title: 'Apache Cocoon Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 15 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Apache Cocoon works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.0 review\_count: 15 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: Web Frameworks url: https://www.g2.com/categories/web-frameworks --- # Apache Cocoon Reviews & Product Details Apache Cocoon is a web development framework built around the concepts of separation of concerns and component-based web development. * * * Seller [The Apache Software Foundation](https://www.g2.com/sellers/the-apache-software-foundation) Discussions [Apache Cocoon Community](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-cocoon/discuss) Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![spring.io](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "spring.io") spring.io 4.5/5(320) ](https://www.g2.com/products/spring-io/reviews) [ ![JHipster](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "JHipster") JHipster 4.4/5(97) ](https://www.g2.com/products/jhipster/reviews) [ ![Hibernate](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Hibernate") Hibernate 4.2/5(29) ](https://www.g2.com/products/hibernate/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-cocoon/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 15 real user reviews. [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Verified User in E-Learning](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in E-Learning") UE Verified User in E-Learning Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 1/30/2019 "Secure and encrypted way to browse the internet" 3/5 What do you like best about Apache Cocoon? So much is connected to the internet. All this information is connected to the computer. The security is not safe. There is malware trying to infect your computer. The cocoon protects your computer through firefox browser. It translates files to a safe format. It protects credit cards and social security information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apache Cocoon? Ive used a lot of Apache programs. This one is one of the easier ones to use. I dont like that its so much more difficult to use other than something like McAffee. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apache Cocoon solving and how is that benefiting you? Security is so important. The privacy of information is essential to any company or person. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad") CT Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/17/2018 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "Used for my tomcat (JSP) application" 2.5/5 What do you like best about Apache Cocoon? Leverages Java programming and interfaces with the popular MySQL database Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apache Cocoon? Large learning curve and difficult to find programmers who are familiar with it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apache Cocoon: I would investigate PHP solutions first Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apache Cocoon solving and how is that benefiting you? Intranet web application for managing our transportation Ocean exporet/import business Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ## Questions about Apache Cocoon? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. 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