Microsoft OpenJDK Alternatives

Microsoft OpenJDK is described as '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' and is an app. There are six alternatives to Microsoft OpenJDK for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, BSD and Self-Hosted apps. The best Microsoft OpenJDK alternative is OpenJDK, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft OpenJDK are Adoptium, Liberica JDK, Amazon Corretto and Zulu.

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  1. OpenJDK icon

    OpenJDK

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    The place to collaborate on an open-source implementation of the Java Platform, Standard Edition, and related projects.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Java
    OpenJDK screenshot 1
     

    • OpenJDK is the most popular Linux alternative to Microsoft OpenJDK.

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

    • OpenJDK is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft OpenJDK is also Free and Open Source
  2. Adoptium icon

    Adoptium

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    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
    Adoptium screenshot 1
     

    • Adoptium is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Microsoft OpenJDK.

    • Adoptium is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft OpenJDK is also Free and Open Source
  4. Liberica JDK icon

    Liberica JDK

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    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
     
  5. Amazon Corretto icon

    Amazon Corretto

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    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 Microsoft OpenJDK.

    • Amazon Corretto is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft OpenJDK is Free and Open Source
  6. Zulu icon

    Zulu

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    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

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    The RedHat build of OpenJDK.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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