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OpenXava
What OpenXava is
OpenXava is a Java framework for rapidly developing business applications from Java data models and business logic. It generates a web single-page application with editable lists, reports, Excel import and export, charts, dashboards, and other interface components. Applications can include an AI chat for querying data, changing records, and natural-language interaction, while the same code can provide a mobile interface. OpenXava supports Java-capable operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Mac, and databases supported by Hibernate. OpenXava 8 can automatically generate REST APIs for JPA entities with OpenAPI and embedded Swagger UI. Listed integrations include Spring Framework, Spring Security, Talend, Bonita Open Solution, Ehcache, Quartz, Grafana, Pentaho, and Docker. The LGPL license permits commercial development without fees, according to the maker. A free plan and community forum support are available; paid perpetual plans start at €399, paid once. XavaPro adds access controls and support options. OpenXava 8 requires Java 17 and drops Java 8 and 11 support.
Who it suits
It suits Java developers building business applications from data models and business logic. Teams needing generated web interfaces, mobile access, REST APIs, integrations, or role permissions can consider its listed capabilities.
What it does well
- Free plan available
- Generates web business interfaces
- AI chat for application data
- Automatic REST API generation
- Commercial use under LGPL
What to know first
- OpenXava 8 requires Java 17
- Paid plans start at €399, paid once
- Free plan has community forum support
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Perpetual license; no upgrades · 1 developer · unlimited applications, users, and servers · no source code · no support | €399, paid once |
| Corporate | Perpetual license; 1 year of upgrades · 10 developers · unlimited applications, users, and servers · full source code · private support · priority bug resolution | €3,999, paid once |
| Solo | Perpetual license; 1 year of upgrades · 1 developer · unlimited applications, users, and servers · full source code · no support | €599, paid once |
| Team | Perpetual license; 1 year of upgrades · 10 developers · unlimited applications, users, and servers · full source code · no support | €999, paid once |
As openxava.org lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
OpenXava offers a broad application-building framework with generated interfaces, APIs, integrations, and mobile support. Review Java-version requirements and the differences among perpetual plans before choosing an edition.
Facts from OpenXava's own pages
- Access controls
- XavaPro adds user, role, and module management, fine-grained access controls, LDAP, and password policies the maker describes as PCI-DSS compliant. · openxava.org, 7 Oct 2026
- AI chat
- Applications include an AI chat for querying data, modifying records, and interacting in natural language. · openxava.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Generated interface
- It generates a web single-page application with editable lists, reports, Excel import and export, charts, dashboards, and other business UI components. · openxava.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Hosting and databases
- The maker says OpenXava supports operating systems with Java support, including Windows, Linux, and Mac, and databases supported by Hibernate. · openxava.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists integrations including Spring Framework, Spring Security, Talend, Bonita Open Solution, Ehcache, Quartz, Grafana, Pentaho, and Docker. · openxava.org, 7 Oct 2026
- License
- OpenXava is licensed under LGPL, and the maker says it permits commercial application development without fees. · openxava.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Mobile
- The same application code can provide a mobile user interface. · openxava.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Notable limit
- OpenXava 8 sets Java 17 as its baseline and drops Java 8 and 11 support. · openxava.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- OpenXava is a Java framework for rapidly developing business applications from Java data models and business logic. · openxava.org, 7 Oct 2026
- REST API
- OpenXava 8 supports automatic REST API generation for JPA entities with OpenAPI and an embedded Swagger UI. · openxava.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- The maker says OpenXava passes the OWASP ZAP web security test without critical, medium, or low alerts, while warning that application code and deployment configuration still affect security. · openxava.org, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Free community forum support is available; XavaPro Corporate includes private email support with a stated one-business-day response time 90% of the time. · openxava.org, 7 Oct 2026
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