Compare software

Amazon Corretto vs IBM Semeru Runtime Open Edition: catalog facts
Amazon CorrettoIBM Semeru Runtime Open Edition
Free

Free, including long-term support.

Free

Free to download, with optional paid enterprise support from IBM.

Windows, macOS, Linux macOS, Command line
  • Free long-term support from Amazon
  • Certified Java SE compatible
  • Uses the Eclipse OpenJ9 JVM instead of HotSpot
  • Drop-in replacement for other OpenJDK builds
  • A JDK only; IDEs and build tools are separate
  • Direction is set by Amazon rather than a community foundation
  • Only useful to people running or developing Java software
  • OpenJ9 tuning options differ from HotSpot
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0-with-classpath-exception License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.