JBoss Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to JBoss for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is TrailBase, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to JBoss and 14 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to JBoss are Apache Tomcat, Socket.io, NGINX Unit and Payara Server.

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  1. TrailBase icon
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    TrailBase offers a blazingly fast, open-source application server featuring type-safe APIs and real-time data. Built on Rust, with JS/ES6/TS runtime, it provides built-in authentication, admin UI, and low-latency responses. Supports mobile, web, and desktop, eliminating the need for dedicated caches.

    21 TrailBase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  2. Apache Tomcat icon
     42 likes

    Apache Tomcat is an open source software implementation of the Java Servlet and JavaServer Pages technologies. Apache Tomcat powers numerous large-scale, mission-critical web applications across a diverse range of industries and organizations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. Socket.io icon
     16 likes

    Socket.IO aims to make real-time apps possible in every browser and mobile device, blurring the differences between the different transport mechanisms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • JavaScript
    • C++
    • Java
    • Node.JS
     
  4. NGINX Unit icon
     2 likes

    A lightweight and versatile open source server that simplifies the application stack by natively executing application code across eight different programming language runtimes.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Payara Server icon
     3 likes

    Payara Server is an open source, cloud-native middleware platform supporting reliable and secure deployments of Java EE (Jakarta EE) applications on premise, in the cloud or hybrid environments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
     
  6. Glassfish icon
     9 likes

    GlassFish v3, built by the GlassFish community, is the first compatible implementation of the Java EE 6 platform specification. Many of the Java EE 6 themes carry over to Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server v3 - flexibility, extensibility, and developer ease of use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Jetty icon
     14 likes

    The Jetty Web Server provides a HTTP server and Servlet container capable of serving static and dynamic contend either from a standalone or embedded instantiations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. appserver.io icon
     14 likes

    appserver.io is a multithreaded application server for php written in php. Our technology allows real multi-threading in PHP and different useful services for developers enabling more efficiency and security. And best of all – it is completely open source!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
     
  9. Platform for developing, deploying, and managing enterprise Java applications, supporting Jakarta EE, with integration for Kubernetes and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, container orchestration, quick provisioning, and multiple deployment options.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Mako Server icon
     2 likes

    Compact web and app server featuring Lua scripting, built-in app framework, SQLite database, async sockets, WebSocket support, SMTP, MQTT, OPC-UA, Modbus, SMQ broker, automated Let's Encrypt TLS, and instant start on multiple operating systems.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Pusher icon
     8 likes

    Pusher is a hosted API for quickly, easily and securely adding scalable realtime functionality to web and mobile apps.

    44 Pusher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  12. WebSphere Application Server provides the availability and security your business depends on while optimizing cost.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java Mobile
     
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