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Best Application Servers in 2026

Application servers provide a way to compare software for Linux, Windows, web, self-hosted, macOS or API use. This list helps you match a server to its deployment model and operating-system needs.

  1. 01 Oracle WebCenter Content

    WebCenter Content is intended for organizations managing documents and records across business processes.

    Web · Windows · Linux · iOS
    8.4 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Azul Payara Server
    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.2 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Apache TomEE
    Free plan Windows · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Eclipse GlassFish
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    8.1 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Gunicorn
    Free plan macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.0 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Phusion Passenger
    From $1.96/mo Free plan macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    7.9 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Apusic Application Server
    Web · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted
    7.8 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Lucee Server
    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.8 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Progress Application Server for OpenEdge

    It suits organizations modernizing OpenEdge applications, including those seeking cloud deployment, high availability, load balancing, or REST services.

    Web · Windows · Linux · API
    7.8 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Open Liberty
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    7.7 Visit Specs
  11. 11 MAMP

    MAMP suits website developers who want a local environment on macOS or Windows, including for WordPress work.

    Free plan Windows · macOS
    7.6 Visit Specs
  12. 12 NEC WebOTX Application Server
    Web · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted
    7.6 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Parse Platform
    Web · Linux · iOS · Android
    7.4 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform
    From $733.33/mo Web · Linux · Self-hosted
    7.4 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Fujitsu Software Enterprise Application Platform
    Windows · Linux · Self-hosted
    7.3 Visit Specs
  16. 16 SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText
    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.2 Visit Specs
  17. 17 WildFly
    Free plan Linux · API · Self-hosted
    7.2 Visit Specs
  18. 18 JEUS
    Web · Self-hosted
    6.9 Visit Specs
  19. 19 TNS Communication Application Server
    6.6 Visit Specs
  20. 20 TongWeb Application Server
    Windows · Linux · Self-hosted
    6.6 Visit Specs
  21. 21 AliEE
    Web · Windows · Linux
    6.3 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Adobe ColdFusion
    Windows · macOS · Linux
    6.2 Visit Specs
  23. 23 IBM WebSphere Liberty
    Windows · macOS · Linux
    6.0 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Fujitsu Interstage Application Server
    Windows · Linux
    5.9 Visit Specs
  25. 25 IBM Domino
    Web · Windows · Linux
    5.9 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Before deciding, review each server's Java standard, clustering, administration console, container support, pricing model and available free plan or trial.

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