Oracle APEX vs RapidNative
Oracle APEX
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| Figure | Oracle APEX | RapidNative |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $122/mo | $9.92/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 | 6 | 10 |
| Spec score · No-code app builders | 9.5 (#1) | 8.8 (#29) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | 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. | Projects can connect to a user's Supabase project or call external APIs through Project Settings. |
| Security | Oracle says APEX integrates with Oracle Database security features, including encryption, fine-grained access control, auditing, and multi-tenant data isolation. | The privacy policy says the company uses commercially acceptable means to protect personal data but cannot guarantee absolute security. |
| Support | Oracle Database maintenance support covers APEX, and an active Database support contract covers APEX, ORDS, and Oracle Database. | The pricing page lists a 48-hour response time for Starter, 24 hours for Pro, Max, and Ultra, and four hours for Enterprise. |
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
RapidNative
- FreeFree
- Starter$20 a month
- Pro$49 a month
- Max$99 a month
- Ultra$199 a month
- Starter$119 a year
- Pro$199 a year
- Max$399 a year
- Ultra$799 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
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.
RapidNative
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