What releases of Java technology are currently available?

The Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) and Oracle Java SE Advanced and Suite products are currently shipping from Oracle in the form of the Java Development Kit (JDK), and Java Runtime Environment (JRE). The current releases of the software and links to older versions are available from the Java SE download page.

Oracle is currently posting paid updates for JDK 8, 11, and 13 on their public site that are available for commercial use. You just click onf a box to say that you’ve read the contract and understand the new restrictions. It’s important for Oracle Java users to be careful about what they install and use.

What are the Oracle Java licensing changes?

Due to the Oracle Java license cost changes, companies will need to collect and identify every application that is running Java SE 8 before the beginning of 2019. Doing so will ensure an accurate forecast of costs and potential non-compliance risk for future software audits in upcoming years.

What about the Java license costs?

The Oracle Technology Global Price List as of May 1, 2018 provides information about current pricing (in dollars):