Oracle APEX vs Vajro (now Superfans)
Oracle APEX
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| Figure | Oracle APEX | Vajro (now Superfans) |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $122/mo | $1,000/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Spec score · No-code app builders | 9.5 (#1) | 7.8 (#118) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| 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. | The integrations page advertises more than 70 integrations, including Klaviyo, Recurpay, Okendo, and Judge.me. |
| 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 sensitive information is encrypted using SSL and that stored data is kept in a secure data center with physical and electronic security measures. |
| Support | Oracle Database maintenance support covers APEX, and an active Database support contract covers APEX, ORDS, and Oracle Database. | The plan lists priority support, a dedicated design manager, a strategic account manager, and a dedicated Slack channel. |
| Trial | Oracle Cloud Free Tier provides free cloud credits that can be spent on paid APEX Service during an initial trial period. | The pricing page offers 30 days to build, publish, and promote an app before choosing a plan. |
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
Vajro (now Superfans)
- Unlimited Plan$1,000 a month
- Unlimited Plan$1,000 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.
Vajro (now Superfans)
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