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At a Glance
Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
Star Rating
(58)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
Star Rating
(16)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that Azul Platform Core (Zulu) excels in ease of use with a score of 9.9, making it highly accessible for developers, while Microsoft Build of OpenJDK has a lower score of 8.3, indicating a steeper learning curve for new users.
  • Users report that the cloud-native capabilities of Azul Platform Core (Zulu) are impressive, with a score of 9.5, which allows for seamless integration in modern cloud environments. In contrast, Microsoft Build of OpenJDK scores 7.7, suggesting it may not be as optimized for cloud-native applications.
  • Reviewers mention that the enhanced performance features of Azul Platform Core (Zulu) are noteworthy, scoring 9.2, particularly in high-load scenarios, while Microsoft Build of OpenJDK, with a score of 8.7, may not deliver the same level of performance under similar conditions.
  • G2 users highlight the strong support and documentation provided by Azul Platform Core (Zulu), with a documentation score of 9.1, which is crucial for troubleshooting and onboarding. Microsoft Build of OpenJDK, scoring 8.9, is perceived as slightly less comprehensive in this area.
  • Users on G2 appreciate the migration support offered by Azul Platform Core (Zulu), scoring 9.8, which facilitates smoother transitions for businesses upgrading their systems. Microsoft Build of OpenJDK, with a score of 8.7, may present more challenges during migration.
  • Reviewers mention that the product direction for Azul Platform Core (Zulu) is highly positive, with a score of 9.8, indicating a strong commitment to future development and enhancements, while Microsoft Build of OpenJDK's score of 4.2 suggests concerns about its long-term viability and innovation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
No pricing available
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
No trial information available
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.7
43
9.0
7
Ease of Use
9.9
44
8.3
7
Ease of Setup
9.6
14
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.6
12
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.6
28
8.1
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.8
9
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
48
4.2
6
Features by Category
Java Development Kit (JDK) DistributionsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
9.4
44
8.5
7
Support
9.8
28
8.7
5
9.7
25
8.9
6
9.1
32
8.9
6
9.2
20
8.1
7
Differentiated Features
9.5
16
7.7
5
9.2
30
8.7
5
9.3
27
8.7
5
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
Azul Platform Core (Zulu) and Microsoft Build of OpenJDK are categorized as Java Development Kit (JDK) Distributions
Unique Categories
Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
Azul Platform Core (Zulu) has no unique categories
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
60.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.5%
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
Computer Software
43.1%
Information Technology and Services
15.5%
Financial Services
8.6%
Research
5.2%
Government Administration
5.2%
Other
22.4%
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
Information Technology and Services
31.3%
Computer Software
25.0%
Retail
6.3%
Pharmaceuticals
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.3%
Other
25.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Samuelson B.
SB
Samuelson B.
Verified User in Banking

Support for older versions of Java and for support on 32bit architecture.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Saniya P.
SP
Saniya P.
Verified User in Consumer Electronics

Microsoft Build of OpenJDK - is very easy to use and compile with multiple libraries & give option to work well on platform

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Consumer Goods

the interface is not very clear, it needs to improve the operation

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Discussions
Azul Platform Core (Zulu)
Azul Platform Core (Zulu) Discussions
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Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK Discussions
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