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Head-to-head · Application Servers

Eclipse GlassFish vs Adobe ColdFusion

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
4 checks side by side

Higher score Eclipse GlassFish #3 in Application Servers 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit GlassFish

Adobe ColdFusion #19 in Application Servers 6.9/10 Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Try Adobe ColdFusion

Eclipse GlassFish leads on 0 checks, Adobe ColdFusion on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreEclipse GlassFish · 9.0/10
Free planboth
Free trialonly Adobe ColdFusion

Eclipse GlassFish scores higher on our rubric for application servers: 9.0 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #19.

On java standard, Eclipse GlassFish gives you Jakarta_ee where Adobe ColdFusion offers Java_ee. On deployment model, Adobe ColdFusion gives you Both where Eclipse GlassFish offers Self_hosted.

Eclipse GlassFish is the better fit for free Jakarta EE deployments needing security depth. Adobe ColdFusion is the better fit for CFML teams needing enterprise deployment options.

Eclipse GlassFish fits best
Free Jakarta EE deployments needing security depth
Adobe ColdFusion fits best
CFML teams needing enterprise deployment options

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Feature	Eclipse GlassFish 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Adobe ColdFusion 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	6.9
Ranking	#3 in Application Servers	#19 in Application Servers
Best for	Free Jakarta EE deployments needing security depth	CFML teams needing enterprise deployment options
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Self-hosted, Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Eclipse GlassFish 3/3 · Adobe ColdFusion 3/3
Clustering	✓	✓
Admin console	✓	✓
Container support	✓	✓
Specs
Java standard	Jakarta_ee	Java_ee
Deployment model	Self_hosted	Both
Supported operating systems	Linux, macOS, UNIX, Windows	Windows, Linux, macOS
Our review
Pros	Free, open-source Jakarta EE Platform and Web Profile implementations Clustering, load balancing, embedded deployment, and REST administration TLS, RBAC, realms, and audit logging support security-focused deployments	Supports cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and container deployments Includes clustering, load balancing, caching, and API management Adds AI integrations, document processing, and built-in security protections
Cons	Requires JDK 21 or higher for GlassFish 8.0.4 Self-hosted deployment leaves installation and operations to your team Its focus on Jakarta EE may not fit non-Jakarta application stacks	Paid editions use contact-sales pricing Developer Edition is limited to development use Standard Edition supports single-server deployment
Our verdict	Eclipse GlassFish is an open-source application server for developing and deploying Jakarta EE applications and web services. It offers both full and Web Profile distributions, making it relevant for teams that need Jakarta EE runtime… Read the review →	Adobe ColdFusion is a CFML-based application server for teams building, deploying, and scaling web applications. It fits organizations that need database connectivity, search, charting, document generation, RESTful APIs, and enterprise… Read the review →

E Eclipse GlassFishApplication Servers 9.0Free plan
Adobe ColdFusionApplication Servers 6.9Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial

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Strengths and trade-offs

Eclipse GlassFish — where it wins
- Free, open-source Jakarta EE Platform and Web Profile implementations
- Clustering, load balancing, embedded deployment, and REST administration
- TLS, RBAC, realms, and audit logging support security-focused deployments
Where it doesn't
- Requires JDK 21 or higher for GlassFish 8.0.4
- Self-hosted deployment leaves installation and operations to your team
- Its focus on Jakarta EE may not fit non-Jakarta application stacks
Adobe ColdFusion — where it wins
- Supports cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and container deployments
- Includes clustering, load balancing, caching, and API management
- Adds AI integrations, document processing, and built-in security protections
Where it doesn't
- Paid editions use contact-sales pricing
- Developer Edition is limited to development use
- Standard Edition supports single-server deployment

Eclipse GlassFish9.0/10 · Free plan
A free, security-focused Jakarta EE server with broad administration and deployment options.
Visit GlassFish Full verdict →
Adobe ColdFusion6.9/10 · Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial
A capable CFML platform with flexible deployment, enterprise features, and contact-sales pricing.
Try Adobe ColdFusion Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update