Compare Oracle WebLogic and Payara Server 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (73.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Oracle WebLogic
Star Rating
(68)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (73.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Oracle WebLogicPayara Server
Star Rating
(82)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Payara ServerSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Oracle WebLogic excels in its centralized offering with a score of 9.3, which reviewers mention provides a comprehensive solution for enterprise-level applications, while Payara Server, with a score of 8.5, is noted for its flexibility but may lack some of the integrated features that larger organizations require.
- Reviewers mention that Payara Server shines in ease of setup, scoring 8.8 compared to Oracle WebLogic's 7.2. Users on G2 appreciate Payara's straightforward installation process, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking to deploy quickly.
- G2 users highlight the superior quality of support for Payara Server, scoring 8.9, while Oracle WebLogic's support is rated at 7.3. Users report that Payara's responsive customer service and community support make it a preferred choice for those needing assistance.
- Users say that Oracle WebLogic offers robust on-premises support with a score of 9.4, making it ideal for enterprises with strict data governance policies, whereas Payara Server's score of 7.2 indicates it may not fully meet the needs of organizations requiring extensive on-premises capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that both products have similar scores for version and profile support at 8.7, but users on G2 note that Oracle WebLogic has a more extensive history of compatibility with legacy systems, which can be crucial for enterprises with long-standing applications.
- Users report that Payara Server's microservices development capabilities, scoring 8.4, are particularly appealing for modern application architectures, while Oracle WebLogic's score of 7.7 suggests it may not be as agile in adapting to microservices, which is a growing trend in software development.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Oracle WebLogic
No pricing availablePayara Server
No pricing availableFree Trial
Oracle WebLogic
No trial information availablePayara Server
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
52
9.0
68
Ease of Use
8.6
52
8.6
71
Ease of Setup
7.2
37
8.8
47
Ease of Admin
8.1
36
8.9
37
Quality of Support
7.3
49
8.9
57
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
36
8.9
33
Product Direction (% positive)
7.0
50
9.0
67
Features by Category
Data Management
Not enough data
8.2
40
8.6
6
8.8
47
8.7
5
8.7
41
9.7
6
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.6
39
User Features
9.3
5
8.5
43
9.7
6
8.9
46
8.6
6
8.6
44
Modernization
8.3
5
8.5
40
7.7
5
8.4
41
9.4
6
Feature Not Available
9.2
6
8.3
42
AI Performance Improvement - Application Server
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Oracle WebLogic and Payara Server are categorized as Application Server
Unique Categories
Oracle WebLogic has no unique categories
Payara Server has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Oracle WebLogic
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Payara Server
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
Information Technology and Services
26.6%
Banking
9.4%
Computer Software
7.8%
Telecommunications
4.7%
Retail
4.7%
Other
46.9%
Information Technology and Services
20.7%
Computer Software
20.7%
Higher Education
3.7%
Government Administration
3.7%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
47.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Oracle WebLogic
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Teresa D.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Super easy to configure and very stable. We use it for J2EE web apps and for JMS message consumers.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
Byzantine complexity. Although there is a ton of documentation, it's not very useful. There are a ton of security issues and fixing them is not well documented.
Payara Server
Most Helpful Favorable Review
andreas b.
Verified User in Information Services
Their UI is fantastic. Very intuitive and easy of use.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Only had one meeting with payara representatives so nothing to dislike
Teresa D.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Super easy to configure and very stable. We use it for J2EE web apps and for JMS message consumers.
andreas b.
Verified User in Information Services
Their UI is fantastic. Very intuitive and easy of use.
Verified User in Higher Education
Byzantine complexity. Although there is a ton of documentation, it's not very useful. There are a ton of security issues and fixing them is not well documented.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Only had one meeting with payara representatives so nothing to dislike
Discussions
Oracle WebLogic has no discussions with answers
What is Payara Server used for?
1 comment
Official Response from Payara Server
Payara Server is used by developers and organizations to deploy, manage, and scale Java EE and Jakarta EE applications, whether they are traditional...Read more
Payara Server has no more discussions with answers
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