JBoss EAP 7 in ELS‑1
Keep Your Java EE Stack Secure and Supported — on Your Terms
Red Hat’s JBoss EAP 7 entered Extended Life Cycle Support on July 1, 2025 — no new features, no certifications, rising costs. Payara Platform Enterprise 5 is your low-risk, drop-in path forward with guaranteed Java EE 8 support through 2031.
Why This Matters Now
Red Hat’s JBoss EAP 7 entered Extended Life Cycle Support on July 1, 2025 — no new features, no certifications, rising costs.
Payara Platform Enterprise 5 is your low-risk, drop-in path forward with guaranteed Java EE 8 support through 2031.
What ELS-1 Really Means for JBoss EAP 7 Users
- Frozen feature set → no innovation or tooling updates.
- Limited infrastructure choices → compatibility risks with new JVMs and databases.
- Delayed or incomplete security patches → compliance and security exposure.
- Additional ELS licensing fees → higher costs for less support.
- ELS-2 in 2027 → zero updates and no vendor accountability.
You’re paying more to maintain a shrinking, unsupported platform.
A Supported Path Forward with Payara Platform Enterprise 5:
- Drop-in replacement for JBoss EAP 7 — no code rewrites or namespace changes.
- Active security patches and monthly updates.
- Certified compatibility with modern JVMs and databases.
- Enterprise SLAs, hot fixes, and expert support.
- Predictable cost and support horizon through 2031.
Your Options
With JBoss EAP 7.x reaching ELS-1, you can choose between limited legacy support, security,
ROI or full control over your Java future by migrating to Payara Platform Enterprise 5.
| Remain on JBoss EAP 7 (ELS‑1) | Move to JBoss EAP 8 | Migrate to Payara Enterprise 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General |  Minimal change now | Stay in the Red Hat/JBoss ecosystem | Migration to a highly compatible alternative |
| Support Ends |  ELS-1 in 2027 → ELS-2 no updates | Full support for JBoss EAP 8 ends in 2028 | Guaranteed to 2031 |
| Cost Model | Paid ELS extensions | License is typically more expensive | Full support included |
| Security Updates | Limited / delayed | Limited / delayed | Regular patches + hot fixes |
| Modernization | No refactoring required | Migration require namespace change | No refactoring required |
| Compliance | Unreliable | Certifications maintained until 2028 | Actively maintained certifications |
| Vendor Lock-in | High | High risk | Highly portable |
| Support | Basic | Infrequent releases | Enterprise SLA coverage |
Long-Term Support and Continuity You Can Plan On
Payara extends active support and certifications beyond Red Hat’s window.
Comparison of Payara’s and Red Hat JBoss’ Product Support Lifecycles with Key Dates
“In terms of support costs Payara is 60% cheaper than JBoss. Our engineers are extremely satisfied with Payara’s performance. They started using Payara in a small scale and as things worked quickly well, they have increased their Payara usage exponentially.”
Ready to move forward?
Stabilize your Java EE stack and eliminate the growing business risks of ELS — from rising support costs and security exposure to compliance gaps and stalled modernization. Every month under ELS increases operational risk: limited patches mean potential vulnerabilities, outdated certifications threaten compliance, and shrinking vendor support undermines uptime and delivery commitments.