Top application servers include Apache Tomcat, Red Hat JBoss EAP (WildFly), Oracle WebLogic Server, IBM WebSphere, GlassFish, Payara Server, Apache TomEE, Jetty, Resin, and Microsoft IIS. These platforms provide runtime environment support, transaction management, scalability, security controls, clustering, cloud-native deployment, and integration with enterprise frameworks like Jakarta EE, Spring, and .NET. Tomcat and Jetty are lightweight and ideal for web apps and microservices, while WebLogic, WebSphere, and JBoss EAP are best for large enterprise applications needing advanced reliability and transaction handling. Payara and GlassFish are strong open-source choices for Jakarta EE workloads. Overall, these tools differ in performance, enterprise features, cloud readiness, and licensing costs, helping organizations run business-critical applications efficiently.
