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AWS App Runner vs Oracle Application Express (APEX) comparison

 

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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

AWS App Runner
Ranking in Development Platforms
6th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Application Express ...
Ranking in Development Platforms
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Rapid Application Development Software (3rd), Low-Code Development Platforms (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Development Platforms category, the mindshare of AWS App Runner is 3.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 9.0%, up from 6.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Development Platforms Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Application Express (APEX)9.0%
AWS App Runner3.8%
Other87.2%
Development Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2677686 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Java Consultant at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Automated processes have led to significant cost savings and efficiency improvements
There are too many technical details for a single developer to know, making it overwhelming. It would benefit from a roadmap wizard or templates to guide developers. AWS App Runner should have a wizard and templates to simplify creating a REST service. Developers need clearer guidance to avoid spending excessive time understanding the system.
Dominik Grabiński - PeerSpot reviewer
Oracle APEX Developer at Pretius
Fast low-code web development has transformed how I build complex data-driven business apps
Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a very great tool that is easy to learn but hard to master. The level of entry is very low, but the longer I work with this platform, the more I understand how it works and the great things I can create. For example, I can create report graphs and handle a lot of data across many levels. It's a great application to start with, and when I have experience in Oracle databases, I can utilize Oracle Application Express (APEX) as a front-end tool for the Oracle database. Oracle Application Express (APEX) helps me create reports and graphs by providing a plethora of out-of-the-box solutions that I can use. For example, I can upload data to and from the database, upload photos, create maps, and create various report types such as Interactive Report and Interactive Grid where I can manage, edit, and delete data. I have many solutions that are very helpful and ready to use right away from Oracle Application Express (APEX). My favorite feature of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is the Interactive Report because it's a straightforward report that I can create using a simple query or by selecting a particular table from the database. In the action button behind it, I have many great features that I can use out of the box, including graphs and download options for Excel files. There are many sorting functionalities and accounting features. The Interactive Report is a very great tool for quickly displaying interesting data to clients. Oracle Application Express (APEX) has positively impacted my organization by being very fast compared to other languages and products. For example, I don't have to build a site from the ground up, nor do I have to create tons of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript because Oracle Application Express (APEX) offers many built-in solutions. When I want to create a button, in another language, I would need to create it from scratch. In Oracle Application Express (APEX), I can simply use what's available out of the box. It's a very fast platform with many built-in components that I can utilize right away.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like that the solution is easy to start with."
"Our company realized tremendous cost savings by eliminating the need for a separate DevOps team."
"I think it's a very good solution for developing web applications."
"Oracle Application Express is easy to use, people don't have to be developers to use it."
"I like how we can actively develop and customize APEX because it's on the same database."
"Oracle APEX significantly reduces the effort that needs to be put into development, allowing us to focus more on system analysis."
"What's most valuable in Oracle Application Express (APEX) is its secure coding functionality, and the solution also has good features."
"I like how we can actively develop and customize APEX because it's on the same database."
"The most valuable features are security, stability, and ease of implementation."
"A user interface is relatively simple to create."
 

Cons

"When you try to deploy some code that you've written and tested on other platforms, you should also tell the system what your configuration would be."
"There are too many technical details for a single developer to know, making it overwhelming."
"The grid reports contain a lot of bugs."
"The product's stability has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The solution has some stability problems that need to be resolved."
"Apex runs in a browser, so using the latest technology, like push notifications, would be good."
"During the upcoming versions, we can modify the current configuration."
"Being able to only design with HTML and CSS can be limiting as to what can be accomplished."
"I would like to see easier integration into active directory authentication. Also, maybe integration of JavaScript frameworks would resolve some issues."
"I don't like the URL syntax—for example, the parameters in the URL for the pages."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You pay as much as your infrastructure and provision are running."
"It's a free solution with no additional costs."
"Oracle Application Express (APEX) is free, so this is another magic of the solution. You just get charged for the database license, which I don't need."
"The solution is free if you are using on Oracle database."
"It is expensive, but I don't know what the licensing cost is."
"When you have a licensed database in an Oracle environment, APEX is free."
"I believe that the solution's pricing is high."
"The pricing is very good and less expensive than Mendix or OutSystems."
"The product is completely free of cost."
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Top Industries

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Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise28
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS App Runner?
To get AWS App Runner up and running, significant resources and expertise are necessary. One individual must have sufficient knowledge, which can be costly for startups but feasible for larger comp...
What needs improvement with AWS App Runner?
There are too many technical details for a single developer to know, making it overwhelming. It would benefit from a roadmap wizard or templates to guide developers. AWS App Runner should have a wi...
What is your primary use case for AWS App Runner?
I use AWS App Runner as a development platform. I create a service locally with Docker containers, and then I'm able to start it up to test. If I need to make a backup, I just put it on a different...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Application Express (APEX)?
I don't have a straightforward answer regarding pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Oracle Application Express (APEX) because the clients pay for this, not me. I'm the developer hired by one co...
What needs improvement with Oracle Application Express (APEX)?
I chose to rate it a 9 out of 10 because no application is perfect for everything. For instance, if I want to create an application for mobile or offline use, Oracle Application Express (APEX) migh...
 

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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