IBM Semeru Runtime vs. Microsoft Build of OpenJDK

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM Semeru Runtime
ScoreĀ 7.0Ā outĀ ofĀ 10
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IBM Semeru Runtime is a no-cost solution for developing and running Java applications. They are are free production-ready binaries built with the OpenJDK class libraries and the Eclipse OpenJ9 JVM, which delivers the power to run Java applications.
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Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
ScoreĀ 7.8Ā outĀ ofĀ 10
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The Microsoft Build of OpenJDK is a no-cost distribution of OpenJDK that's open source and available for free for anyone to deploy anywhere. It includes Long-Term Support (LTS) binaries for Java 11 and Java 17 on x64 server and desktop environments on macOS, Linux, and Windows, AArch64/ARM64 on Linux and Windows, binaries for macOS on Apple Silicon (AArch64/M1), and musl libc compiled binaries for Alpine Linux on x64.
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Pricing
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Offerings
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IBM Semeru RuntimeMicrosoft Build of OpenJDK
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
IBM Semeru RuntimeMicrosoft Build of OpenJDK
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
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7.5
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User Testimonials
IBM Semeru RuntimeMicrosoft Build of OpenJDK
Likelihood to Recommend
IBM
I would recommend it, it has the latest from IBM with IBM z that perhaps together with high-end processors of the latest technology make a spectacular relationship.I suppose that a good team of engineers is necessary, this is not for apprentices.If you are in that situation, I recommend starting with a program with not so many details or settings.
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Microsoft
I think of a few areas when looking at Microsoft Build of OpenJDK. The first is what is your cost to run for your intended product or project, if you are strapped and fall within the supported areas of Microsoft Build of OpenJDK then it's a no brainer, Microsoft Build of OpenJDK is for you! Lastly, I think of support in the respect to running into a wall and needing a fix. It can take a while for open source tools to produce fixes that the community warrants, so again if you aren't strapped for time and haven't run into a wall and could afford to wait for fixes or relevant patches then again Microsoft Build of OpenJDK is for you. Not everyone has this luxury, but these are a few areas to think about.
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Pros
IBM
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Microsoft
  • Support for the Java libraries that are common use today
  • Support for various architecture environments - Mac, Windows, Linux, etc...
  • Provides a low cost or rather no cost alternative
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Cons
IBM
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Microsoft
  • Since it's open source, enterprise support is less than as if you are running paid like an Oracle JDK.
  • Performance is improving and is I would say on par with paid solutions, this could improve to help with growth.
  • Stability will happen over time with more contributions and fixes
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IBM
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Microsoft
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK stacks up against Oracle JDK (paid) very well. From both a performance, implementation, library support, and collaboration aspect.
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Return on Investment
IBM
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Microsoft
  • No cost alternative to paid JDK platforms
  • Performance is that of paid JDK platforms in my opinion
  • Community contribution is a bonus for contributed code and open collaboration
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