GraalVM 20.0.0 is a standalone Java Development Kit and a shared runtime to execute Java or JVM-based languages (e.g. Scala, Kotlin), dynamic languages (e.g. JavaScript, R, Ruby, Python) and LLVM-based languages (e.g. C, C++) for macOS, Linux and Windows platforms on x86 64-bit systems. GraalVM consists of core and additional components and is distributed as an archive. Consult a distribution components list to understand what is included in the base GraalVM bundle. The GraalVM Updater tool provided by default can add support for optional components and install third party languages and tools. The most notable changes between the versions can be found in the release notes.
GraalVM 20.0.0 is distributed as Community Edition and Enterprise Edition. Listed below are bundles available:
- GraalVM Enterprise Edition based on Oracle Java 8u241
- GraalVM Community Edition based on OpenJDK 8u242
- GraalVM Enterprise Edition based on Oracle Java 11.0.6
- GraalVM Community Edition based on OpenJDK 11.0.6
Community Edition
GraalVM Community is available for free for any use. It is built from the GraalVM sources available on GitHub. We provide pre-built binaries for Linux/X86, Linux/ARM, macOS, and Windows platforms on x86 64-bit systems. Support for the Windows and Linux/ARM platforms, and the Python, Ruby and R languages is experimental.
Note
GraalVM Community Edition contains significant technology from other projects including OpenJDK and Node.js which are not maintained by the GraalVM community. GraalVM Enterprise Edition is recommended for production applications.
Benefits
- OSI-approved open-source licenses allow you to use for any purpose
- Free community support via public channels
- Runs any program that runs on GraalVM Enterprise
Available for
Enterprise Edition
GraalVM Enterprise provides additional performance, security, and scalability relevant for running applications in production. You can get a version of GraalVM Enterprise that is free for evaluation and developing new applications via the Oracle Technology Network (OTN), or a commercially licensed version for production use via the Oracle Store. We provide binaries for Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms on x86 64-bit systems. Support for the Windows and Linux/ARM platforms, and the Python, Ruby and R languages is experimental.
Benefits
- Faster performance
- Lower memory footprint for microservices
- Enhanced security features, including managed capabilities for native code
- Free for evaluation and for developing new applications
- Premier 24x7 support via Oracle Support non-experimental features
- GraalVM Native Image is supported