OpenWebStart vs Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OpenWebStart
8.0Tool to run Java Web Start-based applications after the release of Java 11
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
8.0OpenJDK distribution from Microsoft
| Metric | OpenWebStart | Microsoft Build of OpenJDK |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 391 | 175 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.1K | 456 |
| 365-day Installs | 3.5K | 2.7K |
| Version | 1.13.0 | 25.0.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 504 | — |
| GitHub Forks | 56 | — |
| Open Issues | 126 | — |
| License | NOASSERTION | — |
| Language | Java | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | — |
| First Seen | Aug 7, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
OpenWebStart
OpenWebStart enables users to run legacy Java Web Start applications post-Java 11. It supports JNLP files, integrates with modern Java versions, and offers a user-friendly interface for launching apps. Ideal for developers and users reliant on legacy Java Web Start applications.
Runs Java Web Start (JNLP) applications using modern Java versions.
Pros
- + Supports legacy Java Web Start applications that are no longer runnable with standard Java installations.
- + Actively developed with recent updates, ensuring compatibility with modern Java versions.
- + User-friendly interface for launching applications.
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates may require manual checking for new versions.
- - Open issues suggest potential reliability concerns in certain use cases.
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