Microsoft Build of OpenJDK vs Mono
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
8.0OpenJDK distribution from Microsoft
Mono
7.0Open source implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework
| Metric | Microsoft Build of OpenJDK | Mono |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 175 | 644 |
| 90-day Installs | 456 | 1.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.7K | 11.7K |
| Version | 25.0.3 | 6.12.0.206 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 11.4K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 3.8K |
| Open Issues | — | 2.3K |
| License | — | NOASSERTION |
| Language | — | C# |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 20, 2013 |
Reviews
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK offers a no-cost, long-term support (LTS) distribution of OpenJDK, maintained by Microsoft. It provides a reliable Java runtime and development environment for building and running Java applications, ideal for developers seeking a stable and supported option.
Provides a Java Standard Edition (SE) runtime and development environment based on OpenJDK.
Pros
- + No-cost and open-source distribution of Java
- + Long-term support (LTS) for stable and reliable use
- + Maintained by Microsoft, ensuring quality and reliability
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Still a niche product compared to other popular Java distributions
Mono
Mono is an open-source implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework, enabling developers to run and build .NET applications on macOS. It provides a robust environment for cross-platform .NET development, supported by an active community.
Mono provides a runtime environment and development tools for .NET applications on macOS.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Open-source
- + Essential for .NET development on macOS
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - High number of open issues