Azul’s 2025 State of Java Survey & Report, discloses that 88% of Java professionals are either considering or have already initiated the migration from Oracle Java, a substantial increase from 72% in 2023.
Scott Sellers, co-founder and CEO at Azul, said: “As Java continues to be the backbone for business-critical applications in the enterprise, we’re seeing important trends — from the growing interest in Oracle Java alternatives to cloud optimisation strategies, improvements in DevOps productivity, and innovation with AI.”
Migrating away
The report, based on the feedback from over 2,000 Java professionals globally, pinpoints the primary motivations for seeking Java alternatives. It reveals that cost (42%) and the preference for open-source (40%) are the leading factors driving this shift.
Furthermore, the respondents have identified Oracle's sales tactics (37%), the uncertainty stemming from the ongoing changes in pricing and licensing (36%), and the restrictive Oracle policies (33%) as significant deterrents, further fueling the consideration to move away from Oracle Java.
Innovating with Java
Despite the surge in seeking Oracle Java alternatives, the report also found that Java developers continue to innovate with Java, with 50% of organisations using Java to build AI functionality.
However, 72% of organisations recognise the need to increase their computing capacity to support Java applications with AI functionality.
Record-breaking momentum
Sellers recognised that rising cloud infrastructure costs and enterprise migrations away from Oracle Java fueled the company’s momentum.
The company has announced that new customer bookings increased 63% year over year for its recently completed fiscal year. This reflects rising enterprise demand for high-performance Java platforms and cost-effective commercially supported Java solutions.
