Payara Server Enterprise
Your Robust Enterprise Java Application Server
Payara Server Enterprise is a powerful, robust, stable, secure and fully supported middleware application server platform that supports mission-critical production systems relying on a variety of Jakarta EE, Java EE and Java SE versions.
Why Choose
Payara Server Enterprise?
Payara Server Enterprise is built for performance, scalability and flexibility, it ensures your applications
run smoothly in production with long-term support and regular updates.
Running large, monolithic Java EE applications that are critical to your business?
Proven stability and reliability – trusted by enterprises worldwide for mission-critical workloads
Need long-term support and security for legacy systems?
Regular, monthly security patches, updates and bug fixes, 10-year software lifecycle and broad Java compatibility – extended support to keep your applications protected
Looking for a platform that supports gradual modernization?
Modernise at your own pace with flexible deployment options – run on-premise, in the cloud, or hybrid environments as you evolve
Require expert assistance to manage complex, established systems?
Global expert support – direct access to engineers for troubleshooting, guidance and performance tuning
Want the freedom to choose your tech stack without vendor lock-in?
Vendor-neutral, flexible runtime with maximum portability – integrate the technologies you need, on your terms
Trying to manage costs while ensuring enterprise-grade reliability?
Transparent, predictable pricing – no hidden fees, just clear value
Addressing Key Market Trends with Payara Server Enterprise
Legacy Java Still Powers Enterprises
Over 80%[1] of companies plan to continue leveraging past investments in Java applications, keeping legacy systems critical to day-to-day operations and business continuity.
Payara Server Enterprise is…
built for long-term support and stability in both legacy and modern Java environments, allowing teams to modernize without disruption.
Modernization is a Journey
While 94%[2] of organizations are currently modernizing Java applications, 19%[2] of modernized Java applications will still use Java 8.
Payara Server Enterprise is…
designed to provide a clear upgrade journey from on-premise monoliths running older Java SE and EE versions to more modern environments.
Cost Optimization and Vendor Independence
With 82%[3] of companies expressing dissatisfaction with Oracle’s Java pricing and 88%[3] considering alternatives, there is a clear industry shift toward cost-effective, open-source and vendor-neutral solutions for Java.
Payara Server Enterprise is…
a commercially supported, open-source technology that helps organizations control costs and avoid vendor lock-in.
Trusted by Global Leaders Across Industries
With a relentless focus on stability, security, and flexibility, Payara enables
enterprises in unlocking the full value of their Java investments.
“Having commercial support from Payara, who own the codebase, really takes open-source to the next level. They validated our configuration, made recommendations for improvement, and gave us confidence we were getting the most out of the product and making the best decisions from the start.”
Neil Openshaw
Senior Manager
Software Engineering
“The biggest impact has been the ability to scale our operations and grow our user-base. With Payara, we’ve been able to increase the number of users that we serve by 4 times.”
Reid Watson
Senior Associate Software Developer
“Partnering with Payara Server Enterprise has been a game-changer for us at LinkPulse. Their expert support, reliable 24/7 service, and long-term lifecycle have allowed us to deliver seamless migrations and maintain critical public sector systems without interruption.”
Fernando Maldonado
Project Leader
“’Using Payara Enterprise support enables us to get our APIs more stable and we feel more confident in the service we provide to our customers”
Stefan Ajderev
IT Infrastructure and Security Manager at DPD
Get Started with Payara Server Enterprise
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Payara Server Enterprise Datasheet
Get a clear overview of Payara Server Enterprise with our datasheet. Learn about supported features, security benefits, deployment options, and long-term stability guarantees that make Payara the trusted choice for enterprises worldwide.
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Getting Started with Payara Server
New to Payara Server? Our step-by-step guide helps developers and teams install, configure, and deploy applications quickly. Discover best practices and streamline your setup to accelerate project delivery.
Getting Started Guide
Lifetime Support Lifecycle
Payara Server Enterprise 4 and Payara Micro 4 are now in the Lifetime Support stage. This ensures long-term stability for mission-critical applications, with essential security patches and select bug fixes. While no new features will be introduced, you can maintain production stability and compliance until the end of Java 8 support in 2030.
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View Webinars & EventsPayara Server Enterprise FAQs
Supporting Jakarta EE (Java EE) applications, Payara Server Enterprise is a middleware application platform for reliable and secure deployments in mission-critical production systems, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments. This stable platform offers monthly releases, bug fixes and a long software lifecycle, and it works well with the broader ecosystem, cloud providers, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Payara Server Enterprise provides enterprise-grade assistance from expert engineers, longer-term support for key features and technologies, additional security patches, performance enhancements and more. It also offers a regulatory compliant platform in line with key legislation, such as the EU’s cyber-resilience act (CRA).
Conversely, Payara Server Community is our community-driven, free version. It’s designed for developing, testing and quickly trying out new ideas on the Jakarta EE Platform.
Yes! Payara Server Enterprise is optimized for Kubernetes, AWS, Azure and other cloud environments.
Payara Services delivers world-class, enterprise-grade support with guaranteed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for Payara Server Enterprise users, ensuring mission-critical applications remain secure, optimized and always available. Payara Server Enterprise customers can choose between two levels of support, based on their business and application needs: 10×5 or 24×7.
You can use Payara Server Enterprise for deploying Spring Boot applications. To learn more, check out our blog posts on the topic here.
Of course! Payara Server Enterprise Docker images are available to customers in our Nexus repository. For user guides, videos, datasheets and other documents on Docker and Payara Platform Enterprise, check this page.
Payara Server Enterprise modernizes application infrastructure by:
- Providing regular security patches that automatically eliminate vulnerabilities
- Simplifying deployment with integrated tools that reduce maintenance complexity
- Offering compliance-ready configurations that meet industry standards
- Enabling seamless scaling through cloud-native architecture
- Supporting legacy applications while providing paths to modern frameworks
- Including 24/7 expert support that resolves issues before they impact operations
This comprehensive approach prevents security incidents and system failures, costing significantly less than potential breaches or downtime. Organizations gain both immediate protection and long-term adaptability for their mission-critical applications.