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Microsoft Build of OpenJDK vs. Amazon Corretto

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricMicrosoft Build of OpenJDK

by Microsoft

Amazon Corretto

by Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Overall rating4.24.5
Review count16131
Ease of use8.69.1
Ease of setup7.99.1
Quality of support8.49.0
Meets requirements9.29.0
NPS43.7566.129032
Small Business50.0%45.7%
Mid-Market25.0%33.3%
Enterprise25.0%20.9%
Total page views49672
Total LLM citations2701,144

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.

Pros

    Amazon Corretto

    Amazon Corretto is a no-cost, multi-platform, production-ready distribution of the Open Java Development Kit (OpenJDK). It offers long-term support with regular performance enhancements and security fixes. Amazon utilizes Corretto internally across thousands of production services, ensuring its reliability and compatibility with the Java SE standard. Developers can use Corretto to build and run Java applications on various operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS.

    Pros

    • Open Source
    • Java Support
    • Software Updates
    • Performance Efficiency
    • Free Usage
    • Platform Compatibility