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MaxBlox vs OpenXava

Both stand on low-code development platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

MaxBlox

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

MaxBlox combines app-building, workflow, authentication, and integration tools in a hosted platform. Review the plan-specific visitor and private-user limits alongside the available features before choosing a tier.

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OpenXava

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

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.

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The facts

	MaxBlox	OpenXava
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Pro: $99 a month	Starter: €399, paid once
Plans published	4	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	maxblox.com	openxava.org
On low-code development platforms	#14 of 56	#18 of 56

MaxBlox: what it does well

Builds full-stack web applications around data stores or APIs
Includes conditional workflow automation
Offers role access and custom authentication providers
Lists native integrations and REST API compatibility
Apps are automatically hosted by MaxBlox

What to know first

Community is limited to 1000 visitors and 10 private users
Pro is limited to 10,000 visitors and 50 private users
Premier is limited to 30,000 visitors and 500 private users
Paid plans start at $99 a month

OpenXava: 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

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