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OpenXava vs Skyve

OpenXava and Skyve both land on Depends.

OpenXava

openxava.org

Depends
Confidence: Low

Buy only if you have Java developers building internal, data-heavy web apps and want the UI generated from plain domain classes; non-Java shops or no-code buyers should look elsewhere.

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Skyve

skyve.org

Depends
Confidence: Medium

Buy Skyve only if you have Java developers who want an open-source, multi-tenant low-code platform and can self-host or accept unpublished Foundry hosting pricing.

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OpenXava versus Skyve
CompareOpenXavaSkyve
VerdictDependsDepends
Best forJava development teamsDeveloper-led teams building custom business apps
Who it's not forNon-Java stacks (PHP, .NET, Python, JS)Non-technical teams wanting no-code drag-and-drop
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.²Actively disclosed and patched: vendor runs a security page and advisories; two 2025 CVEs disclosed.12
Support qualityNo support evidence in sourcesNo evidence found
Public sentimentUser feedback is scarce: only two verified G2 reviews average 4.5 stars, and no verbatim quotes appear in the reviewed sources.⁵No independent user reviews of the Skyve platform surfaced in the sources reviewed; only directory listings without ratings.16
Biggest gotchaGuess: advanced features likely sit in paid commercial editions; verify licensing before building on the free core.²Open-source core is free, but Foundry hosting prices are not public . expect a sales call.10

Pick OpenXava when

  • Java development teams
  • Internal CRUD and admin apps
  • Fast time-to-market prototypes
  • Open-source-first shops

When OpenXava is not a fit

  • Non-Java stacks (PHP, .NET, Python, JS)
  • No-code buyers and citizen developers
  • Teams wanting pixel-perfect custom consumer UIs
  • Small teams a spreadsheet or Baserow would cover

Pick Skyve when

  • Developer-led teams building custom business apps
  • Multi-tenant application builders
  • Organisations wanting open-source with optional hosting
  • Custom software agencies (e.g. healthcare)

When Skyve is not a fit

  • Non-technical teams wanting no-code drag-and-drop
  • Small teams needing a quick CRM or tracker
  • Buyers demanding published pricing and big-vendor support
  • Anyone without Java development resources

Sources

  1. OpenXava official siteopenxava.org
    official
  2. OpenXava product page (security & licensing claims)openxava.org
    official
  3. OpenXava on GitHubgithub.com
    official
  4. OpenXava on Maven Centralmvnrepository.com
    official
  5. OpenXava G2 product reviewsg2.com
    review
  6. OpenXava Team G2 seller reviews (4.5/5, 2 reviews)g2.com
    review
  7. OpenXava traffic estimatesiteprice.org
    news
  8. Skyve . The Low Code Open Source Enterprise Platformskyve.org
    official
  9. skyvers/skyve on GitHubgithub.com
    official
  10. Skyve Foundryfoundry.skyve.org
    official
  11. Skyve Enterprise Platform Developer Guideskyvers.github.io
    official
  12. Security Advisory: CVE-2025-48976skyve.org
    security
  13. Security Advisory: CVE-2025-10492skyve.org
    security
  14. API Denial of Service Vulnerability Fixed in Skyve Frameworklinkedin.com
    security
  15. Skyve 9.4.0 Releasebizhub.com.au
    news
  16. Skyve Pricing Features and Reviewstechnologycounter.com
    review