Azul Platform Core (Zulu) vs. Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Azul Platform Core (Zulu) | Microsoft Build of OpenJDK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Review count | 58 | 16 |
| Ease of use | 9.9 | 8.6 |
| Ease of setup | 9.7 | 7.9 |
| Quality of support | 9.7 | 8.4 |
| Meets requirements | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| NPS | 94.827586 | 43.75 |
| Small Business | 60.3% | 50.0% |
| Mid-Market | 24.1% | 25.0% |
| Enterprise | 15.5% | 25.0% |
| Total page views | 147 | 49 |
| Total LLM citations | 724 | 270 |
Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
Azul Platform Core is designed for the enterprise, with the certified builds, tight security, and cost efficiencies you need to run today’s business–critical, Java-based services. More Trust Built by Java leaders, Azul Platform Core provides 100% open source, fully tested and certified, Java SE standards-compliant, well-curated builds of OpenJDK. More Security Azul Platform Core delivers stabilized builds backed by an industry-leading support SLA, providing quarterly security-only updates for assured rapid deployment into production.
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
The Microsoft Build of OpenJDK is a free, open-source distribution of the Open Java Development Kit provided by Microsoft. It offers Long-Term Support binaries for Java versions 11, 17, and 21, compatible with x64 and AArch64/ARM64 architectures across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. Designed as a drop-in replacement for other OpenJDK distributions, it ensures seamless integration for developers and enterprises.