Eclipse GlassFish
Eclipse GlassFish is an open source application server from the Eclipse Foundation that implements the Jakarta EE platform; GlassFish 8.0 implements Jakarta EE 11.
About Eclipse GlassFish
What is Eclipse GlassFish?
An open source Jakarta EE application server maintained by the Eclipse Foundation.
Editions
- GlassFish Server - admin console, clustering, high availability
- Embedded GlassFish - a self-contained executable JAR for containers and microservices
Jakarta EE support
GlassFish 8.0 implements Jakarta EE 11 and passes the compatibility kits for the APIs it supports. Latest release listed: 8.0.5 (October 2026).
Licence and cost
Free and open source; the site links to the Eclipse Public License 2.0.
About
Maintained by the Eclipse Foundation.
Value & Audience
Value Proposition
A free, standards-compliant Jakarta EE server for running and testing enterprise Java applications.
Problem Solved
Teams need a Jakarta EE runtime without licence costs, and a way to check their code against the specification. GlassFish provides a compatible implementation with full and embedded modes.
Tech Stack
Other
Social & Links
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Feedback & Roadmap
Eclipse GlassFish FAQ
Common questions about Eclipse GlassFish's features, pricing, and use cases
Is Eclipse GlassFish free to use?
Yes. Eclipse GlassFish is open source and free to use.
What are some alternatives to Eclipse GlassFish?
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