GeneXus vs Oracle APEX

GeneXus9.2Visit Oracle APEX9.0Visit

Higher score GeneXus #3 in Low-Code Development Platforms 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit GeneXus

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Oracle APEX #5 in Low-Code Development Platforms 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Oracle APEX

• GeneXus fits best

  Organizations needing model-driven hybrid development

• Oracle APEX fits best

  Oracle-centric teams building data-driven web apps

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Side by side

Feature	GeneXus 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Oracle APEX 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.0
Ranking	#3 in Low-Code Development Platforms	#5 in Low-Code Development Platforms
Best for	Organizations needing model-driven hybrid development	Oracle-centric teams building data-driven web apps
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Community, Docs	Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance	SSO/SAML	HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations	12 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GeneXus 5/5 · Oracle APEX 5/5
Pro-code support	✓	✓
Workflow automation	✓	✓
Mobile app support	✓	✓
Data connectors	✓	✓
Role permissions	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment options	Hybrid	Hybrid
Our review
Pros	Generates web, native mobile, API, and database applications Supports cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment Combines workflows, integrations, security, AI, and custom code	Free options include hosted and Always Free APEX environments SQL, PL/SQL, and JavaScript extend declarative application development Built-in REST, workflows, authentication, dashboards, and mobile web apps
Cons	Paid plan prices are not published Its enterprise breadth may exceed simpler project needs Production deployment and priority support require Pro	Platform coverage is focused on web applications Its strongest data access and ecosystem fit are Oracle-centered Fully managed cloud service uses usage-based pricing
Our verdict	GeneXus is a model-driven low-code platform for creating, integrating, deploying, and maintaining enterprise applications. It is suited to corporate IT teams, software houses, startups, and enterprises that need applications spanning web,… Read the review →	Oracle APEX is a browser-based, declarative low-code platform for organizations and development teams building data-driven applications. It runs with Oracle Database and supports web applications, installable mobile web applications,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GeneXus — where it wins

  • Generates web, native mobile, API, and database applications
  • Supports cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment
  • Combines workflows, integrations, security, AI, and custom code

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plan prices are not published
  • Its enterprise breadth may exceed simpler project needs
  • Production deployment and priority support require Pro

• Oracle APEX — where it wins

  • Free options include hosted and Always Free APEX environments
  • SQL, PL/SQL, and JavaScript extend declarative application development
  • Built-in REST, workflows, authentication, dashboards, and mobile web apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Platform coverage is focused on web applications
  • Its strongest data access and ecosystem fit are Oracle-centered
  • Fully managed cloud service uses usage-based pricing

• GeneXus9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad low-code platform for teams building enterprise systems across web, mobile, and hybrid environments.

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• Oracle APEX9.0/10 · Free plan

  A strong fit for Oracle teams that need declarative web apps, workflows, and database access.

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