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This guide focuses on downloading (the latest and recommended free version) or Oracle Database 21c Express Edition (XE) .
| Edition | Best For | Limitations | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Modern development, AI features, learning new SQL | Max 12 GB user data, 2 CPU threads, 2 GB RAM | | Oracle Database 21c XE | Legacy apps, stability | Max 12 GB user data, 2 CPU threads, 2 GB RAM | | Oracle Enterprise/Standard | Production (paid license required) | No limits (commercial use) |
docker pull container-registry.oracle.com/database/free:latest docker run -d -p 1521:1521 -e ORACLE_PWD=MyPassword123 container-registry.oracle.com/database/free
: Oracle’s free editions are fully functional for development, testing, and learning – you do not need a commercial license. For production use, contact Oracle sales.
Click the link that matches your OS.
: Create your Oracle account in advance – it takes only a minute.
This guide focuses on downloading (the latest and recommended free version) or Oracle Database 21c Express Edition (XE) .
| Edition | Best For | Limitations | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Modern development, AI features, learning new SQL | Max 12 GB user data, 2 CPU threads, 2 GB RAM | | Oracle Database 21c XE | Legacy apps, stability | Max 12 GB user data, 2 CPU threads, 2 GB RAM | | Oracle Enterprise/Standard | Production (paid license required) | No limits (commercial use) |
docker pull container-registry.oracle.com/database/free:latest docker run -d -p 1521:1521 -e ORACLE_PWD=MyPassword123 container-registry.oracle.com/database/free
: Oracle’s free editions are fully functional for development, testing, and learning – you do not need a commercial license. For production use, contact Oracle sales.
Click the link that matches your OS.
: Create your Oracle account in advance – it takes only a minute.
