Sep 16, 2025 · This page contains FAQs regarding the Oracle JDK License and links to other FAQs.

Sep 10, 2025 · In short, Oracle Java licensing matters more than ever in 2025, as nearly every large organization utilizes Java, and Oracle’s evolving rules are creating new financial and legal exposure.

Sep 1, 2025 · Java licensing refers to the rules and agreements under which companies can use Oracle’s Java Standard Edition (Java SE) software. While Java was historically free for most uses, …

3 days ago · Oracle Java Licensing Models Explained Legacy Subscription (Pre-2023) Named User Plus (NUP): Based on the number of individuals authorized to use Java, typically for desktops. Processor …

Dec 4, 2024 · Oracle offers three different licences for Java plus a host of Java products requiring Oracle licences, such as Java SE and Oracle Java SDK – the software development toolkit for …

Oct 24, 2025 · Oracle’s Java licensing changes have raised many questions among IT executives and legal teams. In this FAQ, we address the most common queries with clear, fact-based answers as of …

Jul 16, 2025 · This article provides a comprehensive explanation of each Oracle Java licensing model—perpetual Licenses, Java Subscriptions, and the Java Employee License Metric—along with …

Jan 20, 2026 · This Licensing Information document is a part of the product or program documentation under the terms of your Oracle license agreement and is intended to help you understand the …

May 20, 2024 · Yes, Oracle significantly altered the Java licensing structure on January 23, 2023. The new Oracle Java SE Universal Subscription Global Price List replaces the old Processor (PROC) …

Nov 25, 2025 · We’ll walk through a timeline of Java licensing from legacy models to today’s employee-based subscription, highlighting impacts on cost and compliance at each phase. By understanding …