How to Run a Java JAR from C#: 5 Methods Benchmarked

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Learn how to run a Java JAR from C# using 5 different methods and their benchmark results

intermediate Published 27 Feb 2026
Action Steps
  1. Use Process.Start() to run a Java JAR from C#
  2. Apply the Java Native Interface (JNI) to interact with Java code from C#
  3. Utilize IKVM.NET to compile Java bytecode into .NET assemblies
  4. Run a Java JAR using JNBridgePro to enable seamless communication between Java and .NET
  5. Configure and benchmark the performance of each method to determine the best approach for your application
Who Needs to Know This

Software engineers and developers who need to integrate Java and C# applications can benefit from this knowledge to improve their workflow and efficiency

Key Insight

💡 There are multiple ways to run a Java JAR from C#, each with its own performance characteristics and use cases

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Key Takeaways

Learn how to run a Java JAR from C# using 5 different methods and their benchmark results

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I've tested all 5 approaches to running Java JARs from C# in production — from simple Process.Start()...
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