Critical Security Patches & Support for Payara® Platform Community Edition 5 & 6
Payara® Platform Community Edition 5 and 6 are no longer supported or updated. OmniFish steps in with critical patches and support, as an alternative to Azul Payara® products. We deliver regular security fixes, critical patches and 24x7 support for Payara® Platform Community Edition instalations, and a clear migration path to Eclipse GlassFish with premiere support from OmniFish as a well-maintained alternative.
OmniFish is independent of Azul Systems, Inc. and Payara Foundation.
Payara® is a trademark of the Payara Foundation.
OmniFish Critical Security Patches applied to Payara® Platform Community Edition
A distribution of critical & security patches fully supported and regularly updated by OmniFish. Delivered with the last community builds of Payara® Platform Community Edition (including Payara® Server, Payara® Micro and other distributions).
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, ensuring your installations are reliable & stable.
Long-Term Support Lifecycle
Payara® Platform Community Edition 5 supported until at least 2029.
Payara® Platform Community Edition 6 supported until at least 2032.
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 Service Packs
Every Security Pack release is rigorously tested with the last Payara® Platform Community Edition version before delivery, so you receive stable, production-ready patches every time.
The OmniFish Transition Path
Whether you are looking for the closest alternative to Azul Payara® Server or Micro, or you use Payara® Platform Community Edition and you need continued security support, OmniFish provides a structured and smooth path forward.
Azul Payara® Server or Micro
Seeking a lower price
or an alternative support option
Payara® Platform Community Edition
In need of security updates
or seeking support

OmniFish Critical Security Patches
Support and patches for Payara® Platform Community Edition 5 & 6
Supported Until 2029 / 2032
Eclipse GlassFish 7 & 8
Modern Jakarta EE runtime,
Backed & Supported by OmniFish
OmniFish Service Packs provide a cost-efficient alternative to Azul Payara® Server and Micro and is also suitable for Payara® Platform Community Edition users seeking support and security patches.
Additionally, OmniFish offers optional evolution to largely compatible Eclipse GlassFish, a modern opensource Jakarta EE runtime. GlassFish development is driven by OmniFish, which means you would benefit from the best solution built and supported by the OmniFish
Supported Versions at a Glance
OmniFish provides continued support for Payara® Platform Community Edition versions that are no longer supported or updated within the upstream Payara Foundation project.
| 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 existing Installations?
Get a free trial bundle of Payara® Platform Community Edition with the latest OmniFish Critical Security Patch to test transitioning from Azul Payara® Server or Micro or patching your Payara® Community installations.