# OpenJFX

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/openjfx
- **Category:** Desktop App Frameworks
- **Homepage:** https://openjfx.io/
- **Also known as:** openjfx
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08T21:17:05.811Z

## vioscaleAI score

**51.6 / 100**, confidence 25% (low). Computed 2026-09-08.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| capabilities | 28.9 | 0.083 | 2.4 | ✓ |
| repo_stars | 66.3 | 0.033 | 2.2 | ✓ |
| integrations | 0 | 0.053 | 0 | - |
| dependent_projects | 70.6 | 0.08 | 5.6 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 46 | 0.12 | 5.5 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 0 | 0.067 | 0 | - |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.087 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.173 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 76 | 0.053 | 4 | ✓ |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-09-08, [verify at source](https://openjfx.io/). Independently observed._

Open source · Free tier

## About

An open-source platform that provides a toolkit for developing client applications in Java, with libraries and resources supporting the complete application lifecycle from development through deployment.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** CLI
- **Deployment:** Self-hosted

## Capabilities

_The capabilities that matter for Desktop App Frameworks. "-" = undocumented, not absent._

| Capability | Supported |
|---|:--:|
| **Capabilities** | |
| Native look and feel | - |
| Bundled runtime | - |
| Auto update builtin | - |
| Code signing support | - |
| App store distribution | - |
| Hot reload dev | - |
| Accessibility support | - |
| Mobile target support | ✓ |
| Ide bundled | - |

## Security & compliance


Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=maven&package_name=org.openjfx%3Ajavafx-controls&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## FAQ

### What is OpenJFX?

An open-source platform that provides a toolkit for developing client applications in Java, with libraries and resources supporting the complete application lifecycle from development through deployment. It is indexed under Desktop App Frameworks.

_Source: [https://openjfx.io/](https://openjfx.io/)._

### Is OpenJFX free to use?

OpenJFX is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.

_Source: [https://openjfx.io/](https://openjfx.io/)._

### What platforms does OpenJFX support?

OpenJFX supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.

_Source: [https://openjfx.io/](https://openjfx.io/)._

### Can OpenJFX be self-hosted?

Yes. OpenJFX can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.

_Source: [https://openjfx.io/](https://openjfx.io/)._

### Is OpenJFX open source?

Yes. OpenJFX is published under the GPL-2.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.

_Source: [https://github.com/openjdk/jfx](https://github.com/openjdk/jfx)._


## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.model | commercial | [link](https://openjfx.io/) | 2026-09-08 | 48% (low) |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://openjfx.io/) | 2026-09-08 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://openjfx.io/) | 2026-09-08 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.transparent | yes | [link](https://openjfx.io/) | 2026-09-08 | 60% (medium) |

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 28 | [link](https://github.com/openjdk/jfx/pulse) | 2026-09-08 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.dependent_repos | 17,108 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fopenjdk%2Fjfx) | 2026-09-08 | 85% (high) |
| adoption.github_stars | 3,286 | [link](https://github.com/openjdk/jfx) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | C++ | [link](https://github.com/openjdk/jfx) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | GPL-2.0 | [link](https://github.com/openjdk/jfx) | 2026-09-08 | 95% (high) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.scorecard | 7.6 | [link](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/openjdk/jfx) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=maven&package_name=org.openjfx%3Ajavafx-controls&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=maven&package_name=org.openjfx%3Ajavafx-controls&per_page=100) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### content

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source platform that provides a toolkit for developing client applications in Java, with libraries and resources supporting the complete application lifecycle from development through deployment. It is indexed under Desktop App Frameworks.","source":"https://openjfx.io/","question":"What is OpenJFX?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OpenJFX is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://openjfx.io/","question":"Is OpenJFX free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OpenJFX supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://openjfx.io/","question":"What platforms does OpenJFX support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. OpenJFX can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://openjfx.io/","question":"Can OpenJFX be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. OpenJFX is published under the GPL-2.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/openjdk/jfx","question":"Is OpenJFX open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | [link](https://openjfx.io/) | 2026-09-10 | 67% (medium) |

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