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Oracle APEX

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Build intelligent enterprise apps you can trust with Oracle AI APEX

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Overview

Oracle APEX is an enterprise AI application platform for building secure, scalable web and mobile applications. Trusted by thousands of organizations, APEX powers systems that run core business operations every day. With Oracle AI Database and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, every application inherits built-in reliability, governance, and security.

Features

29 features across 10 categories

AI(5)

AI-Powered ApplicationsAI

Add built-in intelligence with conversational experiences using OCI Generative AI Services or your own models declaratively, no code required

AI-Powered Low CodeAI

Build intelligent, data-centric apps that connect directly to Oracle AI Database without middleware or APIs required

APEX AI AssistantAI

Use natural language to describe what you want to build. APEX generates application blueprints, data models, and assists with code authoring and debugging

OCI Generative AI Services IntegrationAI

Extend applications with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI capabilities for document understanding, speech transcription, language processing, translation, and image analysis

Semantic Vector SearchAI

Deliver more relevant, context-aware results with Oracle AI Database 26ai vector search, enabling intelligent semantic search directly within apps

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Application Types(5)

Application Modernization

Transform Oracle Forms or spreadsheets into responsive web apps

Customer & Partner Portals

Share data securely with external audiences

Data-Centric Applications

Build modern analytics, data-entry, departmental, and enterprise applications

Mobile Applications

Build responsive mobile applications

Web Applications

Build secure, scalable web applications

Automation(2)

Process Automation

Automate business processes and approvals

Workflow Automation

Automate workflows and approvals with built-in logic

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Data & Analytics(2)

Data Analysis

Query, analyze, and visualize information instantly to turn insights into action in a single consistent experience

Data Visualization

Visualize data, generate insights, and act on them instantly using the same trusted, scalable platform

Also in: SpyFu, Liftoff, Liftoff

Deployment(4)

Cloud Deployment

Deploy on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Autonomous AI Database

Hybrid Architecture Support

Deploy seamlessly across environments with consistent reliability, security, and performance in hybrid and multicloud architectures

Multi-Cloud Deployment

Run Oracle APEX on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Autonomous AI Database, or on-premises

On-Premises Deployment

Deploy on-premises with any supported Oracle AI Database

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Hugging Face, Bitwarden

Development(2)

Declarative Development

Update logic, design, and functionality declaratively without code

Metadata-Driven Architecture

APEX applications are metadata-driven making them easy to evolve and maintain

Also in: Kissflow, Lattice, WordPress.com

Integration(1)

SaaS Extensions

Extend Oracle Fusion or E-Business Suite with custom modules

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Maintenance(1)

Upgrade-Safe Applications

Platform upgrades automatically deliver the latest features, performance, and security improvements

Also in: Obsidian Sync, PropertyWare, WordPress.com

Reporting(1)

Dashboards & ReportsAI

Create intelligent dashboards and reports in minutes

Security(6)

Access Control

Fine-grained access control mechanisms inherited from Oracle AI Database

Auditing

Built-in auditing capabilities for compliance and governance

Authentication & Authorization

Native authentication and authorization mechanisms built into APEX

Encryption

Data encryption inherited from Oracle AI Database

Enterprise-Grade Security

Authentication, authorization, and auditing are native to APEX applications with encryption, access control, and governance from Oracle AI Database

Governance

Enterprise governance capabilities built-in to all applications

Pricing

Free APEX Workspace

Popular
Free
  • ✓Start building apps now with a free APEX workspace

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Free Tier

Free
  • ✓Get started with APEX and Autonomous AI Database on Oracle Cloud Free Tier

Included with Oracle Database

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Free with Oracle Database
  • ✓No additional cost with all supported editions of the Oracle Database
  • ✓No separate license fees for APEX
  • ✓No limits on applications or users
  • ✓Unlimited applications
  • ✓Unlimited developers
  • ✓Unlimited end users
  • ✓Full-featured platform on premises or cloud

Enterprise Support

Custom
  • ✓Fully supported by Oracle
  • ✓Enterprise-grade assistance with active Oracle Database support contract
  • ✓Complete stack support including APEX, ORDS, and Oracle Database

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Oracle APEX. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Oracle APEX alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 29 features.

Buy Oracle APEX

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Oracle APEX saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 29 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

8 known integrations

OCI Generative AI ServicesOracle AI DatabaseOracle Autonomous AI DatabaseOracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)Oracle E-Business SuiteOracle FormsOracle FusionOracle REST Data Services (ORDS)