OpenJDK Alternatives

OpenJDK is described as 'The place to collaborate on an open-source implementation of the Java Platform, Standard Edition, and related projects' and is a popular programming language in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to OpenJDK for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and BSD apps. The best OpenJDK alternative is Java. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Java or Adoptium. Other great apps like OpenJDK are Liberica JDK, Zulu, RedHat OpenJDK and Microsoft OpenJDK.

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  1. Java icon

    Java

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    Java is a general-purpose computer programming language that is concurrent, class-based, object-oriented, and specifically designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible.

    75 Java alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Java Mobile
    • Symbian S60
    • HP webOS
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Blackberry 10
    • Kindle Fire
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    • Java is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to OpenJDK.

    • Java is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenJDK.

    • Java is Free Personal and Open SourceOpenJDK is Free and Open Source
  2. Adoptium icon

    Adoptium

     9 likes

    The code for Java is open source and available at OpenJDK™. Adoptium provides prebuilt OpenJDK binaries from a fully open-source set of build scripts and infrastructure. Get Docker Images on Docker Hub. Nightlies can be found in the Archive.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about Adoptium as an Alternative to OpenJDK
    Oktay Mercan
    Positive
    0

    Just like before, you can install it on your computer and use it easily. Programs that use Java, like Minecraft, automatically detect that it's installed.

    OpenJDK Icon
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    • Adoptium is Free and Open SourceOpenJDK is also Free and Open Source
  4. Amazon Corretto icon

    Amazon Corretto

     1 like

    Amazon Corretto is a no-cost, multiplatform, production-ready distribution of the Open Java Development Kit (OpenJDK). Corretto comes with long-term support that will include performance enhancements and security fixes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
     

    • Amazon Corretto is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to OpenJDK.

    • Amazon Corretto is Free and ProprietaryOpenJDK is Free and Open Source
  5. Liberica JDK icon

    Liberica JDK

     4 likes

    Liberica is a 100% open-source Java implementation. It is built from OpenJDK which BellSoft contributes to, is thoroughly tested and passed the JCK provided under the license from OpenJDK. The versions of Liberica for Windows x86_64, Windows x86, Mac x86_64, Linux x86_64 and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Zulu icon

    Zulu

     7 likes

    The only certified multi-platform build of OpenJDK : Free, 100% open source Java for Windows, Linux (including Docker), Mac OS X, the Cloud and embedded applications. Featuring tier-one Java support via Zulu Enterprise.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. RedHat OpenJDK icon

    RedHat OpenJDK

     1 like

    The RedHat build of OpenJDK.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Microsoft OpenJDK icon

    Microsoft OpenJDK

     2 likes

    The Microsoft Build of OpenJDK is a new no-cost long-term supported distribution and Microsoft’s new way to collaborate and contribute to the Java ecosystem.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Oracle JDeveloper icon

    Oracle JDeveloper

     3 likes

    Oracle JDeveloper is a free integrated development environment that simplifies the development of Java EE-based composite applications and provides a complete end-to-end development for Oracle Fusion Middleware including SOA, WebCenter, Business Process Management and Business...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Spring Roo

     Like

    Spring Roo is a next-generation rapid application development tool for Java developers. With Roo you can easily build full Java applications in minutes. It differs from other productivity tools by focusing on:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  12. 10Duke SDK icon

    10Duke SDK

     3 likes

    10Duke SDK is a rapid application development (RAD) kit for creating new online applications; it provides a modular, reusable set of libraries designed to meet the challenging requirements of online applications.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • 10Duke SDK is the most popular commercial alternative to OpenJDK.

    • 10Duke SDK is Paid and ProprietaryOpenJDK is Free and Open Source
  13. Eiffel (programming language) icon

    Eiffel (programming language)

     Like

    Eiffel is an object-oriented programming language designed by Bertrand Meyer (an object-orientation proponent and author of Object-Oriented Software Construction) and Eiffel Software. Meyer conceived the language in 1985 with the goal of increasing the reliability of commercial...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Solaris
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenSolaris
    • OpenBSD
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  14. Java-Editor icon

    Java-Editor

     3 likes

    Integrated Java development environments set high requirements on the computer equipment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Java-Editor as an Alternative to OpenJDK
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    OpenJDK is a RUNTIME ENVIRONMENT. This is a TEXT EDITOR (with additional functionalities)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Java-Editor is Free and ProprietaryOpenJDK is Free and Open Source
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