Azul Updates OpenJDK Migration Guide as Oracle Java Exodus Accelerates
Event summary
- Azul released the second edition of its OpenJDK Migration for Dummies guide on May 19, 2026.
- 92% of respondents in Azul's 2026 State of Java Survey are concerned about Oracle Java pricing.
- 81% of organizations have migrated, are migrating, or plan to migrate at least part of their Oracle Java to OpenJDK.
- 63% of organizations plan full migration from Oracle Java to OpenJDK.
The big picture
The release of Azul's updated migration guide underscores the accelerating shift away from Oracle Java due to pricing concerns and audit risks. This trend reflects broader industry movements toward open-source solutions and cost optimization in enterprise software. The scale of migration, with 81% of organizations already engaged in the process, highlights significant market disruption.
What we're watching
- Migration Pace
- The pace at which enterprises complete full migration from Oracle Java to OpenJDK distributions.
- Cost Pressure
- Whether rising cost pressure and audit risk will further accelerate OpenJDK adoption.
- Market Share
- How Azul's market share in commercially supported OpenJDK distributions will evolve.