Java Language Version Management
JDK version management tools. Manage multiple JDK distributions (OpenJDK, Oracle JDK, GraalVM, etc.) and switch between them per project.
GitHub Star Comparison
| No | Name | GitHub Stars | Description | Trend | License | Type | Official Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SDKMAN! | ⭐ 6.4k | Comprehensive SDK management tool covering the entire JVM ecosystem. Manages Java, Kotlin, Scala, Groovy, Maven, Gradle and more in one place | Established as the de facto standard for JVM languages. Officially recommended by major frameworks like Spring and Micronaut | Apache-2.0 | Version Manager | Official |
| 2 | jenv | ⭐ 6.3k | Simple Java version manager inspired by rbenv. Specialized in switching Java versions per project | Supported by developers seeking simplicity, but new adoption declining due to SDKMAN's versatility | MIT | Version Manager | Official |
| 3 | Jabba | ⭐ 3.2k | Cross-platform Java version manager. Implemented in Go, works consistently across Windows, macOS, and Linux | Gains support for Windows ease of use, but growth limited by SDKMAN's popularity | Apache-2.0 | Version Manager | Official |