Application servers provide essential middleware services that enable the deployment and execution of enterprise applications. Unlike a web server, which primarily handles HTTP requests and responses, an application server provides a broader range of services.
| Product | Type | Latest Version | License | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Tomcat | Servlet container | 11.0.18 | Open source | Lightweight Java web apps |
| Jetty | Servlet container | 12.1.6 | Open source | Embedded and fast-start servers |
| WildFly | Full Jakarta EE | 39.0.0.Final | Open source | Modern, open-source enterprise |
| Payara | Full Jakarta EE | 7.2026.1 (Community) | Open source + commercial | Production Jakarta EE |
| GlassFish | Jakarta EE reference | 7.1.0 | Open source | Dev, testing, standards |
| Oracle WebLogic | Full Jakarta EE | 14.1.2.0.0 | Commercial | Oracle ecosystem |
| IBM WebSphere | Full Jakarta EE | 9.0.5.26 (Traditional), 26.0.0.1 (Liberty) | Commercial | IBM ecosystems and SLAs |
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