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Docker vs Oracle Application Express (APEX) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 14, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Docker
Ranking in Development Platforms
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
Container Management (5th), Software Supply Chain Security (6th)
Oracle Application Express ...
Ranking in Development Platforms
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Rapid Application Development Software (3rd), Low-Code Development Platforms (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Development Platforms category, the mindshare of Docker is 42.0%, up from 38.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 6.4%, down from 14.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

AnandanB - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre-built images can be pulled and used instantly, saving time and effort
Docker volumes. When I integrated volumes, I faced challenges. I have not essentially used add volumes to the existing instances. Maybe, I am not familiar with adding volumes to the existing Docker images. That might be a challenge, but it should be fairly straightforward. I'm just not aware of it. So just for me personally, it is a challenge. Docker has all the major support already. They should publish all the build images of Docker on an open-source resource like Github. They should support all the stuff. For example, now Docker supplies all these standard images, like database images or whatever image that the standard application is related to. Whenever there is Docker Compose information available on an open-source community project, that image should also be maintained and supported by Docker itself instead of the dev team doing it. Docker should take an interest in building those images and maintaining them for the public community projects that are hosted.
Rodrigo-Mesquita - PeerSpot reviewer
Rapid application development empowers big projects in months
The ability to quickly develop applications without needing to code a lot is very valuable. It is very quick to create a page, and one can use AI to speed up software development. It is easy to learn. In my company, we could develop a very big application in a couple of months.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is a quite mature technology."
"The solution offers speed and flexibility."
"We use Docker to facilitate deployment, updates, and management."
"The solution helps save costs."
"Kubernetes is the primary container orchestration tool I use with this solution. Docker provides a complete solution for deploying and managing workloads across multiple nodes. Container orchestration has significantly impacted my workload by automating tasks and streamlining operations. The availability of systems like Kubernetes is crucial for planning and managing complete clusters and computing environments. Every client's needs are different, and not one solution fits all."
"The lift and shift creates a lightweight image."
"The solution's customer service is good."
"We are using Docker to host applications."
"It's fairly easy to make a user-friendly interface."
"In our experience with Apex, we find that minimizing reliance on HTML and JavaScript is preferable, especially considering our background as seasoned programmers adept in PL/SQL. Incorporating HTML and JavaScript can pose challenges due to potential compatibility issues when updates are made to JavaScript. We also make use of JAPER report integration for generating reports, a practice integral to our reporting procedures."
"We set up the HTTP server and installed the Apex Xamarin DB using the Mark Hill SQL packages for an older version. That's the extent of our configuration."
"The solution can efficiently translate from English to another language including Arabic using the XLIFF format."
"Oracle is always adding very important updates"
"With only a browser, it is very easy to develop in a web environment."
"The ability to quickly develop applications without needing to code a lot is very valuable."
"I like that Oracle Application Express (APEX) is powerful and attractive, allowing my organization to modernize forms within two months. I also found its PWA feature very powerful because you can produce substantial mobile applications."
 

Cons

"One of the challenges I face with Docker is debugging containers within the infrastructure. It can be tricky to debug applications inside containers, which is a common issue among developers. If easier tools or methods were available to debug applications within Docker containers, it would be very beneficial."
"I advise new users to review their website, commands, and the steps for creating images."
"I think Docker can improve as it relates to overall stability."
"The command line interface could be more intuitive. I constantly struggle with it."
"The Kubernetes blocks need improvement since Docker has many holes in it."
"The volumes for persistent storage could be more user friendly right out of the box."
"Docker management is very difficult when we have a large number of nodes."
"Enhancing artificial intelligence capabilities and cluster management should be a priority. It should facilitate some security management."
"We would like to see tighter integration with the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure."
"Fixing bugs is difficult because of how the HTML code is generated. It is not always broadly compatible with browsers."
"The format is not recognized by Microsoft Word products."
"It should have the functionality to develop mobile applications. It would also be good if they can improve development in videos and other formats."
"It can be modern and more user-friendly."
"It would be highly beneficial if APEX were an all-in-one platform capable of handling all aspects of application development."
"Visual Builder and APEX should meld in one product."
"Source control could be stronger in Oracle Application Express (APEX). It needs some work."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Docker is a free open-source solution."
"The current cost for us is nothing as an open source."
"The pricing of the solution is fairly cheap."
"For commercial use, it's about $30 per month. The license itself isn't expensive, but if there are many users, the price becomes high."
"Docker is a free tool."
"Docker's price is good."
"It's free."
"The product is not expensive."
"The solution is free if you are using on Oracle database."
"The solution is free."
"The solution is cheap. It's a free solution. I rate the solution's pricing a six or seven out of ten."
"The pricing is very good and less expensive than Mendix or OutSystems."
"The tool is free with the Oracle Database license."
"Oracle Express comes with the Oracle license, it is a bundle."
"APEX itslelf is a free product, but you will need to license peripheral components."
"The tool is not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Docker?
We are using Docker to host applications.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Docker?
Regarding the cost, Mirantis Container Cloud is cheaper than other solutions like Red Hat. The license costs around 10,000 Indian rupees per year.
What needs improvement with Docker?
Mirantis Container Cloud should have AI integration tools, which are not available right now. These tools should assist in app scalability and deployment error handling.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Application Express (APEX)?
Oracle APEX is part of our on-premises solution included in our agreement with Oracle E Business Suite, though I don't know the cost specifics. Power BI is licensed by the user.
What needs improvement with Oracle Application Express (APEX)?
Using AI to analyze data without needing much code would be better. Also, although the interface is easy to change, it could have more features.
 

Also Known As

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Oracle APEX
 

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Sample Customers

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Hepart AG, pharmasol, SATLOG, Collège Bois-de-Boulogne
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