Progress Application Server for OpenEdge
Progress Application Server for OpenEdge: A focused self-hosted server for deploying and scaling OpenEdge ABL estates. Ranked #16 of 28 in Application Servers by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for openEdge ABL application estates.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forOpenEdge ABL application estates
- Java standardNone
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Built specifically for OpenEdge ABL development and deployment
- Supports REST, Docker containers, clustering, and load balancing
- Provides browser administration, monitoring tools, and management REST APIs
Where it doesn't
- Not a general-purpose Java application server
- Production deployment requires an additional license
- Self-hosted deployment requires customer-managed infrastructure
Our verdict on Progress Application Server for OpenEdge
Progress Application Server for OpenEdge is a self-hosted application server for developing and deploying OpenEdge ABL applications. It suits organizations modernizing OpenEdge estates across supported Windows and Linux environments, with support for web applications, REST services, monitoring, administration, and security controls. Its Apache Tomcat foundation adds a web server layer, while Docker support provides a container-based deployment option.
Licensing is organized into development, production, and limited-production modes. Production deployment requires an additional license, so organizations should map each environment to the appropriate licensing category before planning rollout. The product uses a contact-sales purchasing model, making it a better fit for teams prepared to discuss licensing with Progress than for buyers seeking a self-serve application server purchase.
Its strongest technical fit is an OpenEdge-centered estate that needs more than basic application deployment. Clustered instances, sticky sessions, and load balancing support multi-instance architectures, while OpenEdge Management adds browser-based administration and the management REST APIs support operational tooling. The supported operating systems include Microsoft Windows Server, Windows, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Enterprise Server, Oracle Solaris, IBM AIX, and Amazon Linux. Teams running OpenEdge ABL applications should consider it when they need integrated deployment and management across these environments. Organizations seeking a Java-standard application server or a broadly language-neutral platform should choose a different product.
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Progress Application Server for OpenEdge fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Java standard | None |
| Deployment model | Self_hosted |
| Clustering | Yes |
| Admin console | Yes |
| Container support | Yes |
| Supported operating systems | Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019/2022/2025; Windows 10/11; Ubuntu 18.04/20.04/22.04/24.04; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6-10.0; SUSE Enterprise Server 12/15; Oracle Solaris 11.4; IBM AIX 7.2/7.3; Amazon Linux 2/2023 |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | progress.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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