Oracle APEX
apex.oracle.comSummary
Ask questionsOracle APEX is a low-code application development platform that enables users to build scalable, secure web and mobile applications. It integrates with various AI and machine learning models, offering features like AI-assisted development, conversational AI, and vector search. The platform can be deployed on Oracle Cloud or on-premises and is designed for rapid application development across various use cases.
Features11/14
See allMust Have
4 of 5
API & Database Integrations
Drag-and-Drop UI Builder
Code Customization
Access Control & Security
Flexible Deployments
Other
7 of 9
Debugging & Monitoring
Workflow Automation
Mobile-Responsive Support
Prebuilt React Components
AI-Generated App Assistant
Custom Theming & Branding
Partner & Customer Portals
Version Control Integration
Audit Logs & Analytics
PricingTiered
See allAlways Free
- All Oracle APEX capabilities are available across all services.
- Direct Database Connectivity
- Full Instance Cloning
- 20 GB Data Storage
- No Elastic Compute & Storage
- No Auto Scale
- No Automatic Backups
- No Auto-failover to standby
- Public Forums Customer Support
- No BYOL Discounts
APEX Application Development Service
- All Oracle APEX capabilities are available across all services.
- Fully managed Oracle Autonomous Database and Oracle APEX with automated patches and upgrades.
- Elastic Compute & Storage
- Auto Scale
- Automatic Backups
- Full Instance Cloning
- Integrated Multicloud (Azure + OCI)
- Access to Complementary OCI Services
APEX with Autonomous Database
- All Oracle APEX capabilities are available across all services.
- Fully managed Oracle Autonomous Database and Oracle APEX with automated patches and upgrades.
- Elastic Compute & Storage
- Auto Scale
- Automatic Backups
- Auto-failover to standby
- Direct Database Connectivity
- Full Instance Cloning
- Integrated Multicloud (Azure + OCI)
- Access to Complementary OCI Services
Rationale
Oracle APEX is a strong match for Retool's features. It explicitly states it's a low-code platform for building web and mobile apps, connecting to databases and web services (API & Database Integrations). It features a visual builder with components (Drag-and-Drop UI Builder) and allows for SQL and PL/SQL customization (Code Customization). Security features like authentication and authorization are highlighted (Access Control & Security). It supports flexible deployments on cloud or on-premises (Flexible Deployments). The platform also mentions debugging tools, workflow automation, mobile responsiveness, versatile UI components (prebuilt React components equivalent), AI integration, and custom theming. The ability to build external-facing apps like partner portals is also mentioned.