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Java

A concurrent, class-based, object-oriented, language specifically designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible.

Some of the top features or benefits of Java are: Platform Independence, Large Standard Library, Robust and Secure, Community Support, and Performance. You can visit the info page to learn more.

Best Java Alternatives & Competitors in 2025

The best Java alternatives based on verified products, community votes, reviews and other factors.
Filter: 12 Open-Source Alternatives. Latest update:

  1. 103

    Python is a clear and powerful object-oriented programming language, comparable to Perl, Ruby, Scheme, or Java.

    Open Source

    /python-alternatives
  2. 82

    Lightweight, interpreted, object-oriented language with first-class functions

    /javascript-alternatives
  3. 72

    A safe, concurrent, practical language

    Open Source

    /rust-alternatives
  4. 53

    A popular general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited to web development

    Open Source

    /php-alternatives
  5. 61

    Powerful, fast, lightweight, embeddable scripting language

    Open Source

    /lua-alternatives
  6. 52

    Has imperative, object-oriented and generic programming features, while also providing the facilities for low level memory manipulation

    /c-plus-plus-alternatives
  7. 39

    Statically typed Programming Language targeting JVM and JavaScript

    Open Source

    /kotlin-alternatives
  8. 64

    A dynamic, interpreted, open source programming language with a focus on simplicity and productivity

    Open Source

    /ruby-alternatives
  9. 49

    An advanced purely-functional programming language

    Open Source

    /haskell-alternatives
  10. 36

    Scala is a pure-bred object-oriented language that runs on the JVM

    Open Source

    /scala-lang-alternatives
  11. 58

    Simple, general-purpose, object-oriented programming language for the .NET platform

    /c-sharp-alternatives
  12. 30

    Dynamic, functional language designed for building scalable and maintainable applications

    Open Source

    /elixir-alternatives
  13. 38

    A new web programming language with libraries, a virtual machine, and tools

    /dart-alternatives
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