Secure & Supported Builds of Payara 5 & 6
Payara Community editions 5 and 6 are no longer supported by the Payara project team. OmniFish steps in with enterprise-grade builds — a drop-in replacement for Payara Community and Payara Enterprise. We deliver regular security fixes, critical patches, 24x7 support, and a clear migration path to GlassFish with premiere OmniFish support.
The OmniFish Transition Path
Whether you are a Payara Enterprise customer looking for the closest alternative, or a Payara Community user who needs continued security support, OmniFish provides a structured and smooth path forward.

Payara Enterprise
End-of-life or seeking an alternative
Your Starting Point
OmniFish Build of Payara
Versions 5 & 6 — supported, patched, and stable
Supported Until 2029 / 2032
GlassFish 7 & 8
Supported by OmniFish — modern Jakarta EE runtime
Future-ProofOmniFish Build of Payara is also suitable for Payara Community users seeking a supported, security-patched builds.
Request Free TrialOmniFish Build of Payara — Key Features
A fully supported, regularly updated distribution of Payara Server and Payara Micro Community editions, backed by the OmniFish team of Jakarta EE experts.
Regular Security Fixes
We continuously monitor and patch security vulnerabilities in Payara 5 and 6, ensuring your deployments remain protected against known threats.
Critical Bug Fixes
Beyond security, we address critical bugs that affect production stability, delivering reliable builds you can depend on.
Long-Term Support Lifecycle
Payara 5 is supported until at least 2029. Payara 6 is supported until at least 2032. Plan your roadmap with confidence.
24x7 Enterprise Support
Round-the-clock access to our expert team for critical production incidents, with strict SLAs and priority response times.
Smooth Migration to GlassFish
A well-defined, guided transition path to GlassFish 7 and 8 (supported by OmniFish) — with improved support, maintenance, enhancements, and new features.
Thoroughly Tested Builds
Every release is rigorously tested before delivery, so you receive a stable, production-ready build every time.
Supported Versions at a Glance
OmniFish provides continued support for Payara Community versions that the Payara project team no longer maintains.
| Product | Version | Community Support | OmniFish Support | Migration Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payara Server Community | 5.x | Stopped in 2022 | At least until 2029 | GlassFish 7 / 8 |
| Payara Micro Community | 5.x | Stopped in 2022 | At least until 2029 | GlassFish 7 / 8 |
| Payara Server Community | 6.x | Stopped in 2025 | At least until 2032 | GlassFish 7 / 8 |
| Payara Micro Community | 6.x | Stopped in 2025 | At least until 2032 | GlassFish 7 / 8 |
| GlassFish Server | 7 / 8 | Eclipse Foundation, Lead by OmniFish |
10+ years LTS | — |
| Embedded GlassFish | 7 / 8 | Eclipse Foundation, Lead by OmniFish |
10+ years LTS | — |
| Product | Community Support | OmniFish Support |
|---|---|---|
| Payara Server Community 5.x | Stopped in 2022 | At least until 2029 |
| Payara Server Community 6.x | Stopped in 2025 | At least until 2032 |
| GlassFish Server 7 / 8 | Eclipse Foundation, Lead by OmniFish |
10+ years LTS |
| Embedded GlassFish 7 / 8 | Eclipse Foundation, Lead by OmniFish |
10+ years LTS |
Ready to Secure Your Payara Environment?
Get a free trial bundle of OmniFish Build of Payara to test transitioning from Payara Enterprise — and plan your future path to GlassFish with continued OmniFish support.