Is JBoss EAP free to use ?

Navigating the landscape of JBoss EAP’s accessibility often sparks the common query, “Is JBoss EAP free?” In this comprehensive discussion, we aim to shed light on this frequently debated topic, offering insights and clarifications for your consideration.

Please note that the information provided here reflects the available options at the time of writing. To access the most current details, we strongly advise consulting Red Hat’s official website through the links provided in this article.

Subscription vs Trial version of JBoss EAP

First of all, if you have an active subscription with Red Hat for JBoss EAP, then you can access to:

  1. Binary download for a specific version at https://access.redhat.com/downloads/ which includes the base version and all patches created for that version.
  2. Enterprise support from Red Hat

On the other hand, if you are simply testing/developing applications, then you can have download a trial version which is available at: https://developers.redhat.com/products/eap/download

Is JBoss EAP free to use?

The most important difference between a trial version and one with a subscription is that product trials are not intended for production environments. Using product trials in a production environment is a violation of the product trial terms and conditions.

On the other hand, commonly Red Hat product trials offer all the benefits included in a Red Hat subscription. including access to all versions of the software, and software updates.

Benefits of Red Hat Subscriptions for JBoss EAP

JBoss EAP includes additional enterprise features, support, certifications, and maintenance. To access these enterprise-grade features and official support from Red Hat, a subscription is required, which involves a fee.

A Red Hat subscription ensures access to updates, patches, technical support, and additional enterprise-level functionalities, which may be crucial for production environments

Finally, if you want to compare JBoss EAP with its upstream version (WildFly Application Server), then check this tutorial: What is the difference between JBoss EAP, WildFly and JBoss AS ?

Benefits of JBoss EAP Trial Version

Despite the restriction on production use, the JBoss EAP trial version offers several benefits for developers and testers:

  • Full functionality: Access all the core features of JBoss EAP, including web applications, EJBs, transactions, and security.
  • No time limit: The trial period is unlimited, allowing you to thoroughly evaluate JBoss EAP without time constraints.
  • Access to all documentation: Access the comprehensive JBoss EAP documentation, including guides, tutorials, and reference materials.

Disclaimer

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