Adalo vs Oracle APEX
Adalo
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Oracle APEX
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| Figure | Adalo | Oracle APEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $36/mo | $122/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Spec score · No-code app builders | 9.1 (#13) | 9.5 (#1) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Adalo documents integrations and connection methods for its API, Xano, Airtable, DreamFactory, Zapier, Make, IAPHUB and Mixpanel. | APEX can access REST endpoints through REST Data Sources and call SOAP and REST web services through APEX_WEB_SERVICE, including OAuth 2.0 flows. |
| Support | Adalo lists Help Docs, Community Support, Adalo App Academy and ticket email support, with pricing-page SLA entries of 3 days, 2 days and 1 day for paid tiers. | Oracle Database maintenance support covers APEX, and an active Database support contract covers APEX, ORDS, and Oracle Database. |
| What it does | Adalo is a visual no-code AI app builder for database-driven web apps and native iOS and Android apps from one project. | Oracle APEX is a browser-based declarative low-code platform for building and deploying database-centric enterprise web applications. |
Plans
Oracle APEX
- Free with Oracle DatabaseFree
- Free Hosted APEX WorkspaceFree
- Always Free APEX ServiceFree
- Always Free TierFree
- Oracle APEX with Oracle DatabaseFree
- Oracle APEX Application Development Service$122 a month
In their own words
Adalo
Adalo is a visual no-code builder for creating database-driven native iOS and Android apps and responsive web apps from one project. Its Ada assistant can generate and edit apps through natural-language prompts; the assistant is described as a beta feature included in all plans. Adalo includes a hosted Postgres database and supports external sources such as Airtable, Google Sheets, Xano, and REST APIs. Integrations include Zapier, Make, Stripe, Google Maps, and IAPHUB. Custom actions can connect to APIs and perform tasks such as sending email or retrieving weather data. Feature Templates provide screens, actions, and database setup for features such as chat, purchasing, and appointment booking. Projects can be published to the web, Apple App Store, and Google Play. The free plan has no time limit and includes 500 records per app, unlimited screens and test apps, and one editor; a credit card is not required to start. Paid plans start at $36 a month billed annually. Adalo states that it does not currently provide HIPAA compliance.
Oracle APEX
Oracle APEX is a low-code platform for building data-driven enterprise applications on Oracle Database. It supports workflow automation, mobile applications, data connectors, role permissions, and pro-code development. Applications can be installed on premises or run in Oracle Cloud and third-party clouds. For services, APEX can access REST endpoints through REST Data Sources and call SOAP or REST services through APEX_WEB_SERVICE, including OAuth 2.0 flows. Oracle describes database security capabilities used with APEX, including encryption, fine-grained access control, auditing, and multi-tenant data isolation. APEX 26.1 introduces APEXlang, a structured metadata language for expressing application intent to developers and AI agents. Oracle also describes AI Interactive Reports for natural-language data exploration and AI Agents that automate workflows using application logic and data context. APEX is available at no additional cost with supported Oracle Database editions, with no per-app or per-user license fees. Free hosted and Always Free options are also listed; Oracle Cloud Free Tier credits can be used during an initial trial of paid APEX Service.