Compare JBoss ESB and Mule ESB - Jun 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jun 07, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - JBoss ESB or Mule ESB?

JBoss ESB is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Mule ESB, and Mule ESB is rated higher (90/100) than JBoss ESB (62/100). Mule ESB offers users more features (5) than JBoss ESB (3). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Mule ESB!

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Who is more expensive? JBoss ESB or Mule ESB?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Data Management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for JBoss ESB and Mule ESB.

JBoss ESB price starts at $23,760 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 JBoss ESB is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Data Management software. Mule ESB price starts at $80,000 per year , When comparing Mule ESB to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Data Management software cost.

Bottom line: JBoss ESB cost is around the same cost of Mule ESB.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared JBoss ESB Vs. Mule ESB based on some of the most important and required Data Management features.

JBoss ESB: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Mule ESB: 24/7 Telephone Support, API, Mobile Access, Online Customer Support, Telephone Customer Support.

Target customer size

JBoss ESB's typical customers include: Medium and large size businesses, Mule ESB is best for large enterprises as well as small to large businesses across several industries including retail, government, media and telecommunications, healthcare, and insurance.



JBoss ESB

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

starts at $23,760 per year

JBoss ESB is a growing cloud-based Data Management software, it is designed to support medium and large size business. JBoss ESB received a rating of 4.6 from ITQlick team. The software cost is considered affor...

Categories: Enterprise service bus: ESB, Intelligent Middleware, .

Mule ESB

ITQlick rating
(5/5)

starts at $80,000 per year

Mule ESB is a light java-based ESB (enterprise service bus) that allows users to connect to applications easily and quickly. This software enables users to exchange data much more efficiently. The application a...

Categories: Enterprise service bus: ESB.

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JBoss ESB: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support

Mule ESB: 5 Features

24/7 Telephone Support
API
Mobile Access
Online Customer Support
Telephone Customer Support
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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JBoss ES...
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
62/100
Pricing
4.8/10
License pricing
$23,760 per year
Functionality
6
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Mule ESB
ITQlick rating
5/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$80,000 per year
Functionality
6
Akula Ve...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
6.8/10
License pricing
$25 per month
Functionality
4
Informat...
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
5.6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
5
Arcsight...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
91/100
Pricing
5.2/10
License pricing
$4416.29 per month
Functionality
6

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.