DronaHQ vs Oracle APEX
DronaHQ
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Oracle APEX
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| Figure | DronaHQ | Oracle APEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $140/mo | $122/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 6 |
| Spec score · No-code app builders | 8.7 (#32) | 9.5 (#1) |
| Spec score · Low-Code Development Platforms | 8.6 (#16) | 9.0 (#7) |
| Founded | 2007 | 1977 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | DronaHQ connects to databases, custom APIs, third-party apps, and its built-in Sheets database. | 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. |
| Security | The features page lists SAML and OIDC single sign-on, detailed audit logs, and SOC 2 Type II security controls. | Oracle says APEX integrates with Oracle Database security features, including encryption, fine-grained access control, auditing, and multi-tenant data isolation. |
| Support | Enterprise pricing includes enterprise support, while Business includes engineering calls starting from 10 calls. | Oracle Database maintenance support covers APEX, and an active Database support contract covers APEX, ORDS, and Oracle Database. |
| Trial | The features page offers a 14-day free trial. | Oracle Cloud Free Tier provides free cloud credits that can be spent on paid APEX Service during an initial trial period. |
Plans
DronaHQ
- Starter$140 a month
- Business$700 a month
- BusinessPrice not published
- EnterprisePriced on request
- StarterPrice not published
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
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.