NocoBase vs Oracle APEX
NocoBase
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Oracle APEX
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| Figure | NocoBase | Oracle APEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $122/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · No-code app builders | 8.3 (#68) | 9.5 (#1) |
| Deployment | The installation guide provides Docker deployment instructions and supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB configurations. | Oracle says APEX applications can be installed on premises and run in Oracle Cloud or third-party clouds. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | NocoBase documents API keys, SSO protocols including SAML, OIDC, CAS, and LDAP, workflow webhooks and HTTP requests, and connections to several external database types. | 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 security guide says NocoBase uses JWT for server-side API authentication and stores user passwords using scrypt. | Oracle says APEX integrates with Oracle Database security features, including encryption, fine-grained access control, auditing, and multi-tenant data isolation. |
| Support | Community Edition includes community support; paid editions list dedicated support periods and first-response times of 24 hours, 12 hours, and 4 hours for Standard, Professional, and Enterprise respectively. | Oracle Database maintenance support covers APEX, and an active Database support contract covers APEX, ORDS, and Oracle Database. |
| Trial | The pricing page offers a sandbox with commercial plugins that is valid for 48 hours by default. | Oracle Cloud Free Tier provides free cloud credits that can be spent on paid APEX Service during an initial trial period. |
Plans
NocoBase
- Community EditionFree
- Standard Edition$800, paid once
- Professional Edition$8,000, paid once
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
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
NocoBase
NocoBase is an open-source, AI-powered no-code platform for configuring business systems and internal tools through a WYSIWYG interface. Its data-model-driven design separates page blocks and actions from data sources, while relational data, permission controls, an interface builder, workflow automation, and API access support application development. Built-in AI employees can be extended through plugins. Visual workflows use triggers, actions, integrations, webhooks, and HTTP requests. Authentication and integrations include API keys, SAML, OIDC, CAS, LDAP, and external databases. Private deployments do not need third-party communication by default, and the maker says it collects no user information. Community Edition is free with unlimited applications, users, and data volume, though branding remains. Standard is $800 a month, billed as a one-time lifetime payment; Professional is $8,000 a month.
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.