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Difference between Oracle JDK and OpenJDK

Almost all our clients ask this question about difference between Oracle JDK and OpenJDK. It is indeed a crucial point that needs clarity in the minds of IT leaders.

What are the differences between Oracle JDK and OpenJDK?

  • Oracle JDK is Oracle’s version of OpenJDK
  • OpenJDK is an open source project that is maintained by the OpenJDK community. Oracle, IBM, Red Hat, Microsoft and many others (corporates & individuals) are members of the community.

 

  • OpenJDK gets releases first.
  • Oracle uses OpenJDK to release their Oracle JDK

 

  • OpenJDK is supported by third-parties
  • Oracle JDK is supported by Oracle

 

  • OpenJDK is licensed through GPL2 with Class Path exception
  • Oracle JDK is licensed by BCLA, OTN for Java, NFTC and other Oracle commercial license agreements.

 

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