Why is Oracle now charging for Java?

Due to the Oracle Java license cost changes, companies will need to collect and identify every application that is running Java SE 8 before the beginning of 2019. Doing so will ensure an accurate forecast of costs and potential non-compliance risk for future software audits in upcoming years.

Do I need to pay for Oracle JDK?

Oracle JDK 8 and Oracle JDK 11 are free for Personal, Development and other uses. Oracle JDK 17 and later release are available under a Oracle No-Fee Terms and Conditions License for all users.

Is Java going to be paid?

Java is still free for learning and application development. It is paid for Production environment. It was the Sun Java acquired by Oracle has become paid one. OpnJDK is completely free, the source code of Java API, and it’s use in development, learning and production environments is not chargeable.

Does Oracle support Java?

Oracle JDK and OpenJDK builds from Oracle Since September 2021, Oracle provides the Oracle JDK for Java 17 and later under a free use license for All Users.

Is Oracle Java 11 free?

Since the Java 8 update at April 16, 2019 8u221, all versions and updates for (Java 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13) has no cost just for personal use and development purposes. Any other use, needs a Commercial License.

Is Java free again?

The Oracle JDK is available free of charge for production use again – under the new “Oracle No-Fee Terms and Conditions” (NFTC) license. Oracle promises security updates for a Java LTS release under the NFTC until one year after the next LTS release is made available to the Java community.

Does it cost money to use Java?

Oracle Java SE 8 remain free. Java SE 11 is available for free under Open Source license. And current version Java SE 14 is available for free for personal, development use. For Production use, organizations need to pay.

Is Jdk paid now?

Do you have to pay to use Java? No, not unless you want long-term support from Oracle. If you want long-term support from Oracle for a Java release you have to pay for it by using the Oracle JDK build. As mentioned, Oracle will only support OpenJDK builds for six months.

Why is Oracle now charging for Java updates?

This means that updates to one of these will not cause knock-on effects on any of the other environments. The other reason Oracle now charges for updates to Java is to get security fixes. However, there are much better solutions on the market for security. For example, Support Revolution uses Trend Micro Deep Security.

How much does it cost to use Oracle Java?

Java SE continues to be available under the Oracle Binary Code License (BCL) free of charge. Java Runtime Environment (JRE) use for embedded devices or use of commercial features may require a license fee from Oracle.

Do I need to purchase a Java license from Oracle?

Java Runtime Environment (JRE) use for embedded devices or use of commercial features may require a license fee from Oracle. Read more about embedded use of Java SE, or contact your local Oracle sales representative to obtain a license.

When will public updates for Oracle Java SE 8 be available?

Public updates for Oracle Java SE 8 will remain available for individual, personal use through the end of 2020. Public updates for Oracle Java SE 8 released after January 2019 will not be available for business, commercial or production use without a commercial license.