Azul Platform Core vs. Amazon Corretto: A Detailed Comparison

Why is choosing the right Java distribution so important?

The choice of the right Java distribution has a significant impact on the performance, security, and maintainability of Java applications. Enterprises face the challenge of finding a solution that meets the requirements of their specific workloads and is scalable in the long term.

Azul Platform Core: The comprehensive solution

Azul Platform Core has proven to be the more comprehensive solution in this comparison. The most important advantages at a glance:

• Industry-leading commercial support: Azul offers unmatched commercial support that covers all major public clouds as well as on-premises environments of any color. This means that companies can securely operate their Java applications regardless of their cloud strategy/architecture strategy. Later changes do not require a replacement of Java – you remain agile.
• Additional services for more security and performance: In addition to the standard OpenJDK builds, Azul offers a range of additional services such as security-only builds, in-depth performance analyses, and expert consulting. These services help companies increase the security of their applications and optimize performance. Performance optimization often leads to cost reductions in cloud environments as less computing power is required.
• Flexibility and independence: Azul Platform Core is not tied to a specific cloud platform. Companies can therefore flexibly use their Java applications in various environments.
• Experienced experts: The Azul team consists of highly qualified Java experts who support companies in selecting, implementing, and optimizing their Java applications.
• Independence: Azul does not belong to any of the major software vendors but operates independently.

Amazon Corretto: A good option for AWS customers

Amazon Corretto is a solid option for companies that are already heavily invested in Amazon Web Services (AWS). Integration into the AWS environment is seamless and costs are attractive. However, the scope of functions is limited compared to Azul Platform Core and support focuses primarily on AWS-specific workloads. Competitive products to "Azul Intelligence Cloud" and "Platform Prime" are not offered.

Conclusion:

Both Azul Platform Core and Amazon Corretto are powerful Java distributions. However, Azul Platform Core impresses with its more comprehensive functionality, flexibility, and excellent support. Companies looking for a future-proof and adaptable Java solution are well advised to choose Azul Platform Core. Markus Oberg, consultant at ProLicense, emphasizes: "Choosing the right Java distribution is a strategic decision. Azul Platform Core offers companies the flexibility, security, and performance they need for the success of their Java applications, even if the strategy should change in the coming years."

In addition, Azul offers Azul Platform Prime, a high-performance JVM for Java applications. This makes it possible to save costs in the AWS Cloud and other clouds. "For these reasons, we advocate the solutions from Azul," says Oberg. "From a security perspective, Azul is also preferable, as security-only builds are provided here. This is incredibly important for companies, especially if you belong to the critical infrastructure and/or if you have to check the infrastructure according to DORA guidelines," adds Grave.

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Summary of the most important facts:

Azul Platform Core:

• Commercial Support: Industry-leading, all public clouds
• Additional Services: Comprehensive (security-only builds, performance analysis)
• Flexibility: Independent of a specific cloud
• Expertise: Large team of experienced Java experts
• Long-Term Support: Available for older Java versions

Amazon Corretto:

• Commercial Support: Primarily for AWS
• Additional Services: Limited
• Flexibility: Strongly tied to AWS
• Expertise: Focus on AWS-specific expertise
• Long-Term Support: Limited long-term support