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We've compiled a list of 7 free and paid alternatives to OpenJDK. The primary competitors include Java, Embitz. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between OpenJDK and Java-Editor, Oracle JDeveloper, 10Duke SDK. Also you can look at other similar options here: Development Tools.


Java
Free Open Source

Java is a general-purpose computer programming language that is concurrent, class-based...

Embitz
Free Open Source

Embitz is a free C/C++ IDE built to meet the most demanding needs of its users working in the field...

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

Oracle JDeveloper is a free integrated development environment that simplifies the development of...

10Duke SDK is a rapid application development (RAD) kit for creating new online applications; it...

AdoptOpenJDK
Free Open Source

The code for Java is open source and available at OpenJDK™.

Spring Roo
Free Open Source

Spring Roo is a next-generation rapid application development tool for Java developers.

OpenJDK is the free version of the Java development platform.

OpenJDK Platforms

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OpenJDK Overview

OpenJDK is the free version of the Java development platform.

The OpenJDK project consists of a number of components. Principally these are HotSpot (the virtual machine), the Java Class Library and the javac Java compiler.

The web browser plugin and Web Start which are part of Oracle Java are not included in OpenJDK. Sun previously indicated that they would try to open source these components but neither Sun nor Oracle have done so. The only currently available free plugin and Web Start implementation are those provided by IcedTea.

Supported JDK versions
OpenJDK was initially based only on the JDK 7 version of the Java platform.

There are several separate OpenJDK projects:

- The OpenJDK 8 project (http://openjdk.java.net/projects/jdk8/), which will be the basis for JDK 8.
- The OpenJDK 7u project (http://openjdk.java.net/projects/jdk7u/), which is based on JDK 7 and produces updates to the existing Java 7 releases.
- The OpenJDK 6 project (http://openjdk.java.net/projects/jdk6/), which is based on JDK 7, retrofitted to provide an open-source version of Java 6.

OpenJDK Features

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OpenJDK Tags

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