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Top 3 Java Development Kit (JDK) Distributions SaaS Companies (August 2026)

As of August 2026, Latka tracks 3 java development kit (JDK) distributions SaaS companies. They have combined revenues of $90M and employ 1.1K people. They have raised $85.7M.

Every company below sells java development kit (JDK) distributions software to other businesses and is ranked by its most recent annual revenue. Revenue, funding, headcount and customer figures come from CEO interviews on the Latka podcast, public company filings, and Latka estimates where a company has not disclosed a number.

What Java Development Kit (JDK) Distributions SaaS Companies do

Java Development Kit (JDK) Distributions refer to a category of software that provides the necessary tools and environment for developing Java applications. The JDK includes the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), which is essential for running Java programs, as well as development tools such as the Java compiler, debugger, and documentation generator. Developers utilize these kits to create, test, and deploy Java-based applications across various platforms. Typically, JDK distributions cater to software developers and engineering teams who work with Java. Common features of these distributions include support for multiple Java versions, enhanced performance tools, and the compatibility to run on various operating systems. Developers may choose among different distributions based on their requirements, such as licensing, performance features, and specific use cases, such as enterprise applications or mobile development.

Companies
3
Revenue
$90M
Funding
$85.7M
Employees
1.1K

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Top Java Development Kit (JDK) Distributions SaaS Companies by revenue

Showing 3 of 3 companies ranked by annual revenue.

1Azul logo
Azul

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Azul provides the world's most trusted Java platform, founded on open source and delivered by the world's largest independent Java engineering team, and 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, 10 of the world’s top 10 banks and leading brands like Avaya, Bazaarvoice, BMW, Deutsche Telekom, LG, Mastercard, Mizuho, Priceline, Salesforce, Software AG, and Workday. https://www.azul.com X: @azulsystems Bluesky: @azulsystems.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AzulSystemsInc Trademarked - Azul, Zing, Zulu, Zulu Enterprise, ReadyNow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Azul Systems Inc., registered in the U.S. and elsewhere. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Revenue
$58.5M
Year founded
2002
Team size
532
2Azul Systems, Inc. logo
Azul Systems, Inc.

United States

Azul Systems is the industry’s only company exclusively focused on Java and the Java Virtual Machine.

Revenue
$23.5M
Year founded
2002
Funding
$85.7M
Team size
479
3BellSoft logo
BellSoft

San Jose, California, United States

We are a team of highly qualified IT industry professionals with vast experience in building software products and technologies. We produce and support the progressive Liberica JDK, as well as a number of other professional products, that help solve business challenges efficiently in server, cloud, and IoT applications of Java™ technology. Liberica JDK is used on millions of servers and desktops around the world. Thousands of businesses trust BellSoft’s expertise in OpenJDK. BellSoft not only provides quality support for its customers but manages the entire product the open source way. Every bug that we fix for one client is corrected for every OpenJDK user. You are supported by a professional team with 15+ years of Java™ experience. We know the industry and always speak the language. Currently, we collaborate with many brands in the world, such as JetBrains, Pivotal, VMWare, Karakun, SoftChalk, and Flow Traders. Moreover, we are a JCP EC member, along with Alibaba Cloud Solutions, BNY Mellon, and others. Subscribe to BellSoft news to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in our industry.

Revenue
$8M
Year founded
2017
Team size
73

Frequently asked questions about Java Development Kit (JDK) Distributions SaaS Companies

How many java development kit (JDK) distributions SaaS companies are there?

Latka tracks 3 java development kit (JDK) distributions SaaS companies with reported revenue. Together they generate $90M in annual revenue and employ 1.1K people.

Which java development kit (JDK) distributions SaaS company is the largest?

Azul is the largest, with $58.5M in annual revenue, founded in 2002.

How much revenue does a typical java development kit (JDK) distributions SaaS company make?

The average java development kit (JDK) distributions SaaS company in this list makes $30M a year, across 3 companies with reported revenue.

Who are the leading Java Development Kit (JDK) Distributions vendors?

Ranked by annual revenue, the leaders are Azul, Azul Systems, Inc. and BellSoft.

How much funding have java development kit (JDK) distributions SaaS companies raised?

The 3 java development kit (JDK) distributions SaaS companies tracked here have raised $85.7M in disclosed funding between them.

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Inclusion Criteria

- Must provide the necessary development tools for Java programming, including a compiler and a JRE - Must enable the creation, testing, and deployment of Java applications - Should support multiple versions of the Java programming language - Must include debugging and profiling tools as part of the package - Not just a runtime environment; must also offer development capabilities - Should cater primarily to software developers and engineering teams