Tomcat vs Apache: What's the difference?

Need to choose between Tomcat and Apache? Wondering what the difference is between the Tomcat Application Server and the Apache Web Server (AWS)? In this quick tutorial, we'll compare Apache vs Tomcat, show you the differences between Apache Tomcat and the Apache Web Server, and provide insight and advice on how to choose between the two.

[greatvedas]

You have just demystified this topic so clearly and concise. Thanks Cameron.

[macks]

Thank you! It was hard to find a video that explains it this clearly. It was a relief watching this and now being able to understand!

[praveenb]

A simple explanation.
Was expecting a little explanation on Application server as well at the end :)
thank you

[dcatalin]

Excellent exposure. Clean and precise, as a surgeon´s scalpel. Great job ! One question: if Tomcat is able to deliver requests all by itself, what is the three tier architecture useful for ?

[hr.sanders]

very helpful and straightforward. many thanks for that.

[rkodaman]

Thanks for the great explanation. A question: can Tomcat serve HTTP requests by itself? Does it really need another (Apache) HTTP server or can it run independently?

[yaminilakshmiprasanna]

I think what you said that Apache Tomcat would do, might be the work of backend language(like communicating with the database..) then what is exact use of Apache Tomcat.I have one more doubt that Apache Tomcat is used to process the websites which are made using Java or any language

[aayushsahay]

Could you please improve your mic. It hurts ears to listen to your pronunciations. You will understand of you hear that using headphones