Java Jdk Vendors
Java JDK Vendors
Here’s a list of major Java Development Kit (JDK) vendors as of October 2024
| JDK Vendor | Initial Release | Latest Release | Key Features | License Type | LTS Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle JDK | 1996 | 2024 | Official JDK with commercial support, recommended for enterprise environments | Oracle Binary Code License for Java SE (Commercial) | Yes |
| OpenJDK | 2007 | 2024 | Open-source JDK, reference implementation, commonly used as the base for other JDK distributions | GPL v2 with Classpath Exception | Yes |
| Amazon Corretto | 2018 | 2024 | Free, long-term support, optimized for Amazon Web Services | GPL v2 with Classpath Exception | Yes |
| Azul Zulu | 2010 | 2024 | Certified builds for various platforms, includes free and paid support options | GPL v2 with Classpath Exception (Community), Commercial (Enterprise) | Yes |
| Microsoft Build of OpenJDK | 2021 | 2024 | Open-source, customized and optimized for Azure and other Microsoft platforms | GPL v2 with Classpath Exception | No |
| Red Hat OpenJDK | 2007 | 2024 | Enterprise-grade, optimized for Red Hat Enterprise Linux | GPL v2 with Classpath Exception | Yes |
| IBM Semeru | 2021 | 2024 | Builds on OpenJDK, optimized for IBM Cloud and mainframe systems | Eclipse Public License 2.0 | Yes |
| BellSoft Liberica | 2017 | 2024 | Available as standard and full builds (supports JavaFX), long-term support options | GPL v2 with Classpath Exception | Yes |
| SAP Machine | 2018 | 2024 | Optimized for SAP software, fully compatible with OpenJDK | GPL v2 with Classpath Exception | Yes |