Is deploying Java web applications more costlier than other PHP web applications? [closed]

Question

Is deploying/hosting Java written web applications more costly than other PHP web applications? What about the cloud solutions & VPS hosting for Java web apps if my app is bigger?

What are the other technical difficulties in deployment of such applications?

Are EJBs required in web application development?

Answer 1

Let me add my 2 cents.

PHP hosting is cheaper than Java hosting for small/medium applications. For larger applications if you want to go to cloud or VPS hosting solutions I guess there won't be any difference as in these kind of hosting you pay for resources rather than for a specific hosting.

EJBs are absolutely not required for web applications in Java. You have zillions of other way to develop web applications in Java: struts, Spring, etc.

I don't think there are any technical difficulties in deploying applications in Java or PHP. The harder will be of course to find a team of skillful and motivated developers.

Answer 2

Java hosting is a little more expensive than PHP hosting. Nothing dramatic anymore...
The differences are not huge. Mochahost i.e. offer PHP hosting from $1.95, $2.95 and $4.25 per month while Java hosting starts at $2.95, $5.57 and $8.44. (link)