New Azul Survey and Report on Oracle Java Usage, Pricing and Migration Finds 86% of Users Migrating Off Oracle Java, Citing Reasons Including Cost, Uncertainty and Audit Risk
2024年7月25日 - 10:00PM
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84% of respondents who have already migrated
off Oracle Java report the process was easier or went as planned;
75% completed their migrations in less than 12 months
Azul, the only company 100% focused on Java, today released its
global Oracle Java Usage, Pricing & Migration Survey and
Report, conducted to assess the Java community’s response to
Oracle’s pricing, policies and support for Java. The report shows
that 86% of Oracle Java users are migrating all or some of their
use with reasons including cost, a preference for open source,
uncertainty over Oracle’s ongoing pricing changes and the threat of
a Java usage audit.
This comprehensive study of 663 experienced Java professionals
worldwide – from development team members to C-level executives –
provides insights into the challenges enterprises face in managing
their Java applications and Java-based infrastructure. The survey
questions explored why Oracle Java users migrate to alternatives
based on OpenJDK, the details surrounding the migration process and
timing, and the importance of support and technical expertise for
an OpenJDK distribution.
Oracle Java Migration Is Happening Now
Oracle’s share of JDK usage has been declining for years, from
about 75% of the JDK distribution market in 2020 to 42% in 2023.
The Oracle Java Usage, Pricing & Migration Survey and Report
confirmed that trend, with 86% of respondents who use Oracle Java
SE currently moving or planning to move all or some of their Java
applications off Oracle. Only 14% of Oracle Java users plan to
stay on Oracle.
The survey identified several factors driving organizations away
from Oracle Java including:
- Cost: 53% cited Oracle Java as being too expensive.
- Preference for open-source alternatives: 47% expressed a
desire to use an open-source distribution like OpenJDK.
- Uncertainty: 38% pointed to ongoing changes in pricing,
licensing, and support from Oracle.
- Audit risk: 25% mentioned concerns about potential Java
usage audits by Oracle.
- Support: 24% cited that Oracle support was not meeting
their expectations.
These significant shifts in the JDK landscape are in full swing,
and roughly two-thirds of survey respondents who plan to migrate
off Oracle Java will make the move within two years. Among the 14%
of participants who plan to continue to use Oracle Java, about a
third said they are satisfied with Oracle’s pricing and
policies.
“The data from the Oracle Java Usage, Pricing & Migration
Survey and Report paints a clear picture: Java users are looking
for an equivalent or better alternative to Oracle Java SE which can
address their business concerns regarding licensing and support
costs and risk of an audit,” said Scott Sellers, co-founder and CEO
at Azul. “There is a better path forward: organizations who have
switched to commercially supported distributions based on OpenJDK
report smooth experiences and achieved significant cost
savings.”
Life After Oracle: Migrations are Often Easier Than
Expected
Despite trepidation among Oracle Java users about moving to
distributions based on OpenJDK, most organizations that have
migrated have been pleased with the process, timing and results.
Seventy-five percent of respondents who completed their migrations
to OpenJDK did so within 12 months and 23% migrated in less than
three months.
Migrations to OpenJDK distributions also fell within
expectations for 84% of respondents. Of that number, 41% indicated
that the migration was easier than expected, and the remaining 43%
said the migration went as planned.
Pricing and Support Matter — a Lot
The survey also shed light on Java support preferences and
pricing concerns. Over half of the survey respondents cited price
as a factor in seeking an alternative to Oracle Java. Two-thirds of
organizations that switched from Oracle Java to OpenJDK
distributions were able to save costs.
The Java professionals surveyed also clearly indicated that
their companies need Java support, with 83% of respondents
requiring support for production applications. That percentage
includes paid support, support bundled with their existing cloud
and infrastructure platform, or both. When considering what they
valued most in paid support for an OpenJDK distribution,
participants said the top five reasons were:
- Technical expertise (61%)
- Timely releases and fixes (54%)
- Customer support (42%)
- Stabilized security-only updates (40%)
- Migration expertise (39%)
“The exodus away from Oracle Java is driven by mounting concerns
over pricing changes and a growing preference for open-source
alternatives. While some organizations initially hesitated to make
the switch, our survey reveals that those who have migrated to
OpenJDK distributions have had a positive experience,” continued
Sellers. “It's clear that the Java community is voting with its
feet, seeking more cost-effective, flexible and open solutions for
their Java applications and Java-based infrastructure.”
To access the full Oracle Java Usage, Pricing and Migration
Survey & Report, click here.
About the Report
The report data was compiled from Java professionals and those
who use or deploy Java-based applications and infrastructure at all
seniority levels. Participants from companies of all sizes were
invited to participate in a survey on their company’s decisions
around using Oracle Java and OpenJDK distributions. A total of 663
qualified participants from six continents completed the survey.
Dimensional Research, a leading market research firm, administered
the electronic survey. Some participants were offered token
compensation for their participation. Participants ranged in
seniority from individual contributors (16%) to director and above
(45%). Any participant who did not meet the criteria for company
size or use of Java was disqualified from completing the
survey.
About Azul Systems Inc.
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Azul provides the Java
platform for the modern cloud enterprise. Azul is the only company
100% focused on Java. Millions of Java developers, hundreds of
millions of devices and the world’s most highly regarded businesses
trust Azul to power their applications with exceptional
capabilities, performance, security, value, and success. Azul
customers include 36% of the Fortune 100, 50% of Forbes top-10
World’s Most Valuable Brands, all 10 of the world’s top-10
financial trading companies and leading brands like Avaya,
Bazaarvoice, BMW, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Telekom, LG, Mastercard,
Mizuho, Priceline, Salesforce, Software AG, and Workday. Learn more
at azul.com and follow us @azulsystems.
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