Application Server
Java Application Server
Here's a list of popular Java application servers available as of October 2024:
| Server | Initial Release | Latest Release | Vendor | Key Features | License Type | Java EE Version Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Tomcat | 1999 | 2023 | Apache Software Foundation | Lightweight, widely used for JSP/Servlets, compatible with Spring Framework | Apache License 2.0 | Servlet 6.0, JSP 3.1 |
| WildFly (JBoss) | 1999 | 2024 | Red Hat | Fully Java EE compatible, modular, and supports clustering | GPL v2.0 with Classpath Exception | Jakarta EE 10 |
| GlassFish | 2005 | 2023 | Eclipse Foundation | Reference implementation for Jakarta EE, compatible with microservices architectures | Eclipse Public License | Jakarta EE 10 |
| Payara Server | 2014 | 2023 | Payara Services Ltd. | Enhanced GlassFish derivative, includes cloud-ready and microservices features | Payara Community Edition (Open Source), Payara Enterprise (Commercial) | Jakarta EE 10 |
| WebSphere Liberty | 2012 | 2023 | IBM | Modular, cloud-native, and supports microservices with a high degree of security and scalability | IBM Commercial and Free Editions | Jakarta EE 9.1, MicroProfile 6.0 |
| Oracle WebLogic | 1998 | 2023 | Oracle | Enterprise-grade, highly robust with strong clustering, security, and support for distributed applications | Proprietary | Java EE 8, Jakarta EE 9 |
| Jetty | 1995 | 2024 | Eclipse Foundation | Lightweight, flexible, often used in embedded systems | Apache License 2.0 | Servlet 6.0, JSP 3.1 |
| Apache JOnAS | 2004 | 2022 | OW2 Consortium | Full Java EE server with clustering, open-source | LGPL | Java EE 7 |
| Tomee | 2011 | 2023 | Apache Software Foundation | Lightweight and compatible with Tomcat extensions, for Jakarta EE and MicroProfile applications | Apache License 2.0 | Jakarta EE 8, MicroProfile 4.0 |