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Supersonic Subatomic Java

★ 4.6

Kubernetes-native Java framework optimized for GraalVM and HotSpot. Supersonic, subatomic Java with fast startup and low memory.

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GitHub Stars
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TypeScript
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Learning Curve
4.5
DX Score
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Pricing

Model
free
Free Tier
Apache 2.0 licensed, open source
Paid
N/A

Features

  • ✓ Native compilation
  • ✓ Fast startup (<50ms)
  • ✓ Low memory usage
  • ✓ Live reload
  • ✓ Kubernetes native
  • ✓ Reactive support
  • ✓ Extension ecosystem
  • ✓ Dev services

Pros

  • + Incredible startup time
  • + Low memory footprint
  • + Great DX with live reload
  • + Cloud-native focus
  • + Modern design

Cons

  • - Newer ecosystem
  • - Native build complexity
  • - Fewer libraries
  • - Different from Spring

Best For

startup enterprise

Alternatives

Spring Boot Spring Boot Micronaut Micronaut Helidon Helidon
cloud-native graalvm fast-startup kubernetes