Doing Java web development and need to install Tomcat? This example will show you how to download, meet prerequisites, install and test the popular Java web server.

Like other Java enterprise tools, Tomcat has migrated from the original Java EE specification to Jakarta EE. Tomcat 9 and earlier were based on Java EE; Tomcat 10 and later are based on Jakarta EE.

How does Apache Tomcat compare to other Java application server options? Compare Tomcat with Apache HTTP Server, Jetty, JBoss and WebSphere to find the proper fit for your enterprise development.