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A head-to-head comparison of the most popular Java runtimes

Oracle Java vs OpenJDK Distributions

Migration to an OpenJDK distribution from Oracle Java doesn’t affect Java application performance but helps reduce Java expenses significantly. Selecting the right Java runtime environment will enable companies to unify the Java stack for the years ahead and enjoy multiple additional perks absent in Oracle Java.

This comparative matrix covers 23 features offered by Oracle Java and the most prominent OpenJDK distributions: Liberica JDK, Azul Zulu, Red Hat OpenJDK, Eclipse Temurin, SapMachine, Amazon Corretto, Microsoft Build of OpenJDK, and IBM Semeru Runtimes. The comparison includes

  • Supported versions and platforms
  • Delivery channels
  • Additional tools and technologies
  • Licensing conditions

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Konstantin Bulenkov

Konstantin Bulenkov

Head of JetBrains Runtime

We rely on the Liberica team's experience and expertise to provide timely updates for our customers; together, we keep JetBrains Runtime secure and performant.