There are several options for making HTTP requests in Java, including the built-in `HttpURLConnection`, `HttpClient` and `java.net.http.HttpClient` classes, as well as third-party libraries such as Apache HttpClient, OkHttp, Retrofit, and Feign. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, and some may be more suitable depending on the specific requirements of a project. For simple cases, the built-in `java.net.http.HttpClient` is recommended, while for more complex use-cases or to abstract HTTP APIs as Java classes, Retrofit or Feign may be a better choice. Other libraries such as REST Assured, cvurl, and Spring's RestTemplate and WebClient clients also offer alternative solutions for making HTTP requests in Java.