Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows Server vs. Payara Server
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows Server | Payara Server |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 63 | 84 |
| Ease of use | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Ease of setup | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Quality of support | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| Meets requirements | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| NPS | 48.333333 | 69.047619 |
| Small Business | 31.7% | 47.6% |
| Mid-Market | 28.6% | 31.0% |
| Enterprise | 39.7% | 21.4% |
| Total page views | 138 | 142 |
| Total LLM citations | 437 | 501 |
Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows Server
Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows Server is a, secure, and manageable web server platform developed by Microsoft. It enables organizations to host a wide range of web content, from static websites to dynamic web applications and media streaming services. IIS's scalable and open architecture is designed to handle demanding tasks, making it suitable for both small-scale deployments and large enterprise environments.
- Easy Management
- Ease of Use
Payara Server
Payara Server is a fully supported, developer friendly, open source Java application server originally derived from Glassfish as a drop in replacement. Payara Server’s architecture is innovative, cloud-native and optimized for production deployments. Officially compatible with Jakarta EE and Eclipse MicroProfile, the application server is developed in collaboration with an industry-leading DevOps team and the global Payara community to ensure Payara Server is the best option for production Jakarta EE (Java EE) applications today and in the future..