# Is Amazon Corretto same as OpenJDK?

Is Amazon Corretto same as OpenJDK?

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- Posted at: over 3 years ago
- Author title: Pinned by G2 as a common question



## Comments
### Comment 1

No - while Corretto is based on OpenJDK, it includes AWS-specific optimizations, security patches, and performance improvements. Amazon adds extra features like improved garbage collection on AWS infrastructure and backports critical fixes. Both share the same core but Corretto offers AWS-specific enhancements and long-term support guarantees.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 1 year ago
- Author title: A seasoned Data Architect, engineer and developer with 13+ years of proven track record with Infosys Ltd in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing and Datalake design and Implementation.



### Comment 2

Comparatively yes

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Data Analyst at IT MNC GROUP




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[Amazon Corretto](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-corretto/reviews)

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