Oracle APEX vs. Retool Comparison


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About APEX is Oracle’s world’s most popular low-code application platform that enables you to build scalable, secure cloud, mobile or desktop apps, with world-class features, that can be deployed anywhere – whether in the cloud or on-premises. Using APEX, developers can quickly develop and deploy compelling apps that solve real problems and provide immediate value. You don’t need to be an expert in a vast array of technologies to deliver sophisticated solutions. Focus on solving the problem and let APEX take care of the rest.		About Securely deploy vibe-coded apps in one governed platform. Build in Retool, import from tools like Claude Code, Replit, or Lovable, or connect via MCP. However your team builds, every app ships safely, with governance built in. People across your organization are already vibe-coding internal tools with no SSO, no RBAC, no audit logs, and no connection to your existing data controls. Retool is where secure vibe coding happens by default. Build from scratch, import an app from another AI builder, or connect an agent via MCP — governance lives in the platform, not in each individual app.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Organizations that want to develop and deploy compelling enterprise apps using a low-code platform		Audience Data teams, engineers, and operations teams at startups and enterprises looking to rapidly build secure, AI-powered internal tools that integrate with their existing systems
Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Supported		API Offers API Supported
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Pricing $0 Oracle APEX is a no cost option included in all Oracle Databases editions, on-premises and in Oracle Cloud. APEX can also be used with Oracle Database Free 23c Free Version Supported Free Trial Not Supported		Pricing $10 per user per month Free Version Supported Free Trial Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 4.3 / 5 features 4.7 / 5 design 4.3 / 5 support 4.7 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Easy to learn, easy to use, easy to enhance with open source, stable, secure. Suited for citizen developers and professional developers alike. Does run on premises or in the cloud. Uses tables and json documents for data. I really like the fact that Oracle Application Express (APEX) usually comes bundled within, and also managed in an Oracle Database. The set up is quite simple and there are varying levels depending on the user audience. There is a more direct simple drag and drop interface for power end users, and also the option to allow for developers to dig much deeper with code. All in all this is an excellent tool that I don't see why more organizations would not take advantage of. Oracle provides us with an activity tracking function as effective as it is secure, in which you can create annotations on everything that may occur in the area or in the work time spent without worrying that it may be lost or damaged (since Oracle has its own storage system in the cloud). The application is quite practical to use. When it comes to keeping an accurate and organized control of human resources functions, Oracle helps to keep track of time at work, and to keep a complete track of expenses in our company. Cons It is developed by Oracle. Straight forward full code developers have to rethink the way their applications flow. While this is a wonderful addition to your IT ecosystem and portfolio, it does require careful management and governance. Before deploying this clear roles and responsibilities should be laid out within your department otherwise things may get a bit messy with folks stepping on each others toes. The software is limited on the basis of some missing functions, such as the all-important invoicing, which although presented to keep track of expenses, does not facilitate the creation of shared invoicing materials that can be counterbalanced with invoices from other branches. In addition, in the accounting area, it does not provide the payroll management tool, which is problematic because this function has to be carried out by another means, resulting in a waste of time.		Pros from Real Users Pros For our internal workflows and tooling, we now use retool for everything. It is super easy and quick to get our critical operations workflows built. Excellent support from their team too!
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information Oracle Founded: 1977 United States apex.oracle.com		Company Information Retool Founded: 2017 United States retool.com
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Categories Low-Code Development Supported No-Code Development Supported Rapid Application Development (RAD) Supported Web App Development Supported		Categories Agentic AI Supported AI Agent Builders Supported AI Agents Supported AI App Generators Supported AI Automation Supported AI Code Generators Supported AI Coding Agents Supported AI Coding Assistants Supported AI Development Supported AI IDEs Supported AI Mobile App Builders Supported App Design Supported App Makers Supported Application Development Supported Database Supported Database Clients Supported Drag and Drop App Builders Supported IDE Supported Low-Code Development Supported Mobile App Development Supported MongoDB GUI Clients Supported No-Code Development Supported PostgreSQL GUI Clients Supported Rapid Application Development (RAD) Supported Vibe Coding Supported Web App Development Supported Workflow Management Supported
Low-Code Development Features AI-Assisted Development Not Supported Business Process Automation Supported Collaborative Development Supported Data Aggregation and Publishing Supported Deployment Management Supported Drag & Drop Supported Integrations Management Supported Iteration Management Supported Performance Monitoring Supported Requirements Management Supported Templates Supported Visual Modeling Supported Web / Mobile App Development Supported Workflow Management Supported No-Code Development Features AI-Assisted Development Not Supported Business Process Automation Supported Collaborative Development Not Supported Data Aggregation and Publishing Not Supported Deployment Management Not Supported Drag & Drop Supported Integrations Management Not Supported Iteration Management Not Supported Performance Monitoring Supported Requirements Management Not Supported Templates Not Supported Visual Modeling Supported Web / Mobile App Development Supported Workflow Management Not Supported		Low-Code Development Features AI-Assisted Development Not Supported Business Process Automation Supported Collaborative Development Supported Data Aggregation and Publishing Supported Deployment Management Supported Drag & Drop Supported Integrations Management Supported Iteration Management Supported Performance Monitoring Supported Requirements Management Supported Templates Supported Visual Modeling Supported Web / Mobile App Development Supported Workflow Management Supported No-Code Development Features AI-Assisted Development Not Supported Business Process Automation Supported Collaborative Development Supported Data Aggregation and Publishing Supported Deployment Management Supported Drag & Drop Supported Integrations Management Supported Iteration Management Supported Performance Monitoring Supported Requirements Management Supported Templates Supported Visual Modeling Supported Web / Mobile App Development Supported Workflow Management Supported Show More Features App Design Features Change Management Supported Collaboration Supported Design Templates Supported Drag & Drop Supported Feature Library Supported Prototyping Supported Testing Management Supported Visual Interface Supported
Integrations 1Kosmos Supported AI Agent Builder Not Supported AWS Marketplace Supported Amazon Athena Not Supported Bridgit Supported Datameer Supported Elasticsearch Not Supported Gemini Not Supported Indent Not Supported Mimasa AI Supported MySQL Not Supported OvalEdge Supported ProHance Supported Prosimo Supported ReactorOne Supported Snowflake Not Supported TSM Supported Uptempo Supported Vertica Not Supported paysley Supported Show More Integrations View All 74 Integrations		Integrations 1Kosmos Not Supported AI Agent Builder Supported AWS Marketplace Not Supported Amazon Athena Supported Bridgit Not Supported Datameer Not Supported Elasticsearch Supported Gemini Supported Indent Supported Mimasa AI Not Supported MySQL Supported OvalEdge Not Supported ProHance Not Supported Prosimo Not Supported ReactorOne Not Supported Snowflake Supported TSM Not Supported Uptempo Not Supported Vertica Supported paysley Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 46 Integrations
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