Oracle Java SE Subscription vs. Supernova

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Oracle Java SE Subscription
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
Oracle Java SE Subscription combines license and support into a subscription to enable users to manage Java SE installations, updates and upgrades across the enterprise. The former Java SE Advanced, Java SE Advanced Desktop, and Java SE Suite products have transitioned to a Java SE Subscriptions. Beyond the unlicensed version, purchasers of Oracle Java SE Subscription receive all-hours access to My Oracle Support, enterprise monitoring, management, and deployment features, and early access to…
$2.50
per named user per month
Supernova
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
N/A
$35
per month
Pricing
Oracle Java SE SubscriptionSupernova
Editions & Modules
Oracle Java SE Desktop Subscription
$2.50
per named user per month
Oracle Java SE Subscription
$25
per core per month
Basic
$35
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Oracle Java SE SubscriptionSupernova
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsVolume discounts also available.
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Enterprises
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User Ratings
Oracle Java SE SubscriptionSupernova
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(68 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.2
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.4
(57 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Oracle Java SE SubscriptionSupernova
Likelihood to Recommend
Oracle
The Oracle Java SE Subscription is a useful service that can support larger organizations that need to implement quick feature development and need to do so with maximum support with minimal fuss. Performance can vary due to the nature of Javas JVM having to boot upon every start and there can be some compatibility issues with a few third-party systems. Smaller organizations would be better off utilizing Java SDK or OpenJDK as these are free but don't have the benefit of direct support from Oracle. If a larger organization has a long history of using Java and has legacy systems running on older versions of Java, then the extra support needed will more than justify the cost If you are heavily invested in Java and need to support applications running on older versions such as Java 8, or you want to use OracleJDK, then you would want to consider getting the subscription for its support and patches.
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Supernova.io
Supernova is the best documentation platform on the market, having tested numerous alternatives, including the more popular zeroheight, Knapsack, etc. It's ideal for low-code solutions for brand guidelines and detailed component documentation. Their automated exporter pipelines are the icing on the cake, enabling them to pull what you see in Figma and push it directly into your codebase.
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Pros
Oracle
  • Collect in an inventory all versions of Java that have been used in different applications.
  • Determine the status of old versions of Java and update or apply essential security patches.
  • Oracle Support is the best to be able to solve problems in an agile and safe way.
  • Fast update cycles to make new features available.
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Supernova.io
  • Customer service.
  • Automation
  • Organization
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Cons
Oracle
  • AMC Usage details hard to Decipher and Categorize
  • AMC JRE Upgrades have very limited Scheduling of Deployments, should be more like SCCM. Where you know exactly when deployments are going out. Not just when the Agent decides to check in.
  • Cost is WAY too high
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Supernova.io
  • Difficult to sync large files (more of a Figma problem).
  • Restrictive paid tiers.
  • Redundant features.
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Likelihood to Renew
Oracle
It provides an affordable way to protect your investment.
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Supernova.io
No answers on this topic
Usability
Oracle
No answers on this topic
Supernova.io
It is occasionally buggy, but nowhere near as buggy as zeroheight.
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Support Rating
Oracle
As I mentioned before, quality of support from Oracle Java SE Subscription is extraordinary. The speed of resolution and the expertise of the staff is really appreciated. We raised a high priority support incident which blocked our process [and] Oracle Java SE support did a quick analysis and provided a solution which took less time than we expected. They also help us in installing patches and updates whenever required.
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Supernova.io
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Oracle
It is more suitable and effective to opt for Oracle Java SE Subscription to receive enhanced support for your Java SE Applications. The support team is highly qualified and technically sound to manage your Java SE Applications properly. Also they are available 24*7 to make sure applications are up-to-date.
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Supernova.io
Supernova has best-in-class customer service. Our Figma library is a huge file and was unable to automatically sync with most platforms (including Supernova) - of all three platforms we tried, Supernova was the only one that actively assigned engineers to our case and offered a solution within a couple of days. They've been great partners.
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Return on Investment
Oracle
  • Code portability allowed us to run the same code on all platforms
  • Security is always a key issue especially in the world of increasing cybersecurity laws. It only makes sense to invest in a secure development environment
  • Developers appreciate rich community support for java se platform
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Supernova.io
  • We've seen a massive increase in organizational design system adoption since launching our Supernova site.
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