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Apache Tomcat
Apache Tomcat
(119)
4.4 out of 5
Apache Tomcat
By The Apache Software Foundation
Express.js
Express.js
(129)
4.5 out of 5
Express.js
By Open Source Initiative (OSI)
At a Glance
Apache Tomcat
Apache Tomcat
Star Rating
(119)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Express.js
Express.js
Star Rating
(129)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Express.js

Apache Tomcat vs Express.js

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found them equally easy to use. However, Express.js is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Express.js overall.

  • Apache Tomcat and Express.js both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Express.js is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Express.js over Apache Tomcat.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apache Tomcat
No pricing available
Express.js
No pricing available
Free Trial
Apache Tomcat
No trial information available
Express.js
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
100
9.0
111
Ease of Use
8.9
99
8.9
112
Ease of Setup
8.7
36
9.1
27
Ease of Admin
7.8
34
8.7
24
Quality of Support
8.0
86
8.7
94
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
30
8.6
20
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
96
9.4
112
Features by Category
JavaScript Web FrameworksHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
8.9
92
JavaScript Frameworks
Not enough data
9.4
90
Not enough data
9.1
88
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
8.1
59
Not enough data
8.7
65
Application ServerHide 24 FeaturesShow 24 Features
8.9
9
Not enough data
Data Management
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
User Features
8.5
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Modernization
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
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
Agentic AI - 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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apache Tomcat
Apache Tomcat
Express.js
Express.js
Apache Tomcat and Express.js share no categories
Unique Categories
Apache Tomcat
Apache Tomcat is categorized as Application Server
Express.js
Express.js is categorized as JavaScript Web Frameworks
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apache Tomcat
Apache Tomcat
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.2%
Express.js
Express.js
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Apache Tomcat
Apache Tomcat
Computer Software
26.7%
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Internet
5.2%
Telecommunications
3.4%
Logistics and Supply Chain
2.6%
Other
37.1%
Express.js
Express.js
Computer Software
32.8%
Information Technology and Services
23.2%
Internet
6.4%
Program Development
4.0%
Higher Education
4.0%
Other
29.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Apache Tomcat
Apache Tomcat
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dan O.
DO
Dan O.
Verified User in Computer Software

The platform has been around forever, and it well supported by most vendors.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Pretty much everything about it. IIS is more user friendly, Nginx is cooler to use, Apache is far more performant.

Express.js
Express.js
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Wholesale

It is JavaScript which also used in frontend, i don't need to learn other language, a lot of npm packages, enough support, I can debug my application quickly

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
GH
Verified User in Higher Education
Verified User in Higher Education

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Discussions
Apache Tomcat
Apache Tomcat Discussions
What is the latest Apache Tomcat version?
1 comment
Muhammad M.
MM
The latest Apache Tomcat version is 10.1.1Read more
Is Tomcat still used?
1 comment
RV
Apache Tomcat is still relevant today. It is a lightweight servlet container and thanks to its compliance to Servlet 6.0, it is the perfect runtime for Java...Read more
What is Apache Tomcat used for?
1 comment
Muhammad M.
MM
It is used to deploy java enterprise edition applicationRead more
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Express.js
Express.js Discussions
What is express JS good for?
2 comments
Fabrizio G.
FG
Express is a web framework to manage in a simple way web application/APIs. It makes it simple to manage HTTP routing, handling stuff like authentication,...Read more
What are the features of Express?
1 comment
Fabrizio G.
FG
express is a Node.js framework made to simplify developing web apps. Without express it must be used the Node.js native 'http' module, making quite verbose...Read more
What is difference between node JS and express JS?
1 comment
Atishay J.
AJ
NodeJS is the server-side runtime environment to run JS files outside the browser. ExpressJS is a small framework that sits on top of Nodejs to simplify API...Read more
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