Oracle Database Free [repack] -

Oracle Database Free (the successor to Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) ) is an excellent entry point for developers and students looking to learn enterprise-grade database management without upfront licensing costs. While it provides the full feature set of the world-leading Oracle Database, its physical resource caps make it unsuitable for high-traffic enterprise environments. AI Database 26ai FAQ - Oracle

Automatically throttled to use only 2 CPU cores , regardless of host capacity. oracle database free

Unlike other "lite" versions of databases that strip away functionality, Oracle Database Free is built on the same code base as the Enterprise Edition. This ensures high compatibility. Oracle Database Free (the successor to Oracle Database

| Feature | Oracle Database Free | Oracle Enterprise Edition | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Free | Paid (Core-based licensing) | | Resource Cap | 2 CPU threads, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB User Data | Limited only by hardware capabilities | | Support | Community support (Oracle Forums) | Optional paid Oracle Support (SIs) | | Features | Most Enterprise features included | Full suite of features and options | | Use Case | Dev, Test, Learning, Small Apps | Mission-critical, high-volume production | Unlike other "lite" versions of databases that strip

Only one installation is permitted per logical environment (e.g., per VM or physical host). Licensing and Commercial Use

Oracle Database Free is available for major operating systems and deployment methods: