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ZuluFX vs Microsoft Build of OpenJDK: catalog facts
ZuluFX	Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
Best for: Java developers building or running JavaFX desktop applications	Best for: Java developers who want a free, long-term supported JDK
Free Free to download from Azul's website.	Free Free of charge and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
JavaFX included, so no separate OpenJFX setup Builds for several Java LTS versions All 3 strengths for ZuluFX JavaFX included, so no separate OpenJFX setup Builds for several Java LTS versions Available for Linux, Windows and macOS	Long-term supported releases at no cost Builds for macOS, Linux and Windows All 3 strengths for Microsoft Build of OpenJDK Long-term supported releases at no cost Builds for macOS, Linux and Windows Patches are upstreamed to OpenJDK by default
Only useful for Java development or running JavaFX applications The download page lists many Azul builds, which can be confusing	One of many OpenJDK distributions with similar contents Support focus leans towards Microsoft's own ecosystem
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-with-classpath-exception	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for ZuluFX azul.com/downloads Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Microsoft Build of OpenJDK microsoft.com/openjdk Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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