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AWS App Studio 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 Studio
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
23rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Application Express ...
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
Development Platforms (1st), Low-Code Development Platforms (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of AWS App Studio is 0.9%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 5.0%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rapid Application Development Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Application Express (APEX)5.0%
AWS App Studio0.9%
Other94.1%
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Featured Reviews

RituRaj - PeerSpot reviewer
SDE 2 at Virtusa
Rapid internal apps have transformed workflows and now automate approvals and order tracking
AWS App Studio could be strengthened with improved debugging and more advanced integration capabilities. From my perspective, the first improvement would be deeper customizations to provide more control over UI components and logic for complex use cases. It would be more helpful to have easier tracking of errors and understanding of workflow failures. If AWS App Studio could have version control support such as stronger Git-style versioning control and rollback capabilities, that would be a feature I personally miss. Additional improvements for AWS App Studio would include better documentation and tutorials. Some features, especially AI generation and integrations, need clearer step-by-step guides. Improved UX is also needed. The interface can feel slightly complex sometimes, so simplifying navigation and workflow would help new users. These changes would make onboarding smoother, and teams could use the platform more efficiently without trial and error.
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

"After adopting AWS App Studio, I have reduced development time by almost 60 to 70 percent and improved workflow efficiency by almost 40 percent."
"The support is great; whenever I encounter an issue and raise an SR to Oracle, I receive a fast response from their side."
"The solution is easy to handle. The tool has helped us develop many applications since it supports SQL and NoSQL languages. We are familiar with this language. Also, the solution’s interface design and database design are very easy. It is not so much complex. I have no experience working with other solutions."
"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."
"The product is easy to use."
"You can say it would be an eight or nine-out-of-ten for quickly creating an application that does not need strong security."
"Oracle is always adding very important updates"
"The easy-to-use format is flexible and can scale."
"Quick development and the connection with the database are the most valuable and useful features. It is also very stable, scalable, and easy to set up. Its support is also good."
 

Cons

"Customer support for AWS App Studio is good but not very exceptional."
"It would be beneficial to include WebSockets so that you can see real-time updates."
"It would be highly beneficial if APEX were an all-in-one platform capable of handling all aspects of application development."
"The main drawback is that APEX doesn't talk with other databases."
"Oracle Application Express (APEX) isn't a reliable solution, at least the current version used in my organization."
"From a technical perspective, Apex is not yet well received from developers because they think it is not mature."
"Oracle Application Express would be improved if you could use it on a mobile platform."
"Oracle Application Express (APEX) is not very stable."
"It can be modern and more user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution is free with your Oracle license or database and that is a good value."
"When you have a licensed database in an Oracle environment, APEX is free."
"APEX itslelf is a free product, but you will need to license peripheral components."
"To my understanding, my organization is using the free version of Oracle Application Express (APEX), but I'm unsure because I haven't checked the pricing or licensing cost for it."
"Apex is not priced separately; instead, it is associated with the Oracle database. A free option for Oracle database and Apex can be downloaded and installed on this complimentary database version. This aligns with our current approach."
"It is expensive, but I don't know what the licensing cost is."
"I believe that the solution's pricing is high."
"The solution is cheap. It's a free solution. I rate the solution's pricing a six or seven out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise28
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS App Studio?
My experience with pricing is that it is reasonable for internal apps, especially considering the development time saved. For setup cost, there is no upfront cost. For licensing, I do not have to p...
What needs improvement with AWS App Studio?
AWS App Studio could be strengthened with improved debugging and more advanced integration capabilities. From my perspective, the first improvement would be deeper customizations to provide more co...
What is your primary use case for AWS App Studio?
AWS App Studio is used for building internal business applications and automating workflows quickly without requiring heavy coding. I primarily use AWS App Studio for creating internal tools such a...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Application Express (APEX)?
My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been that Oracle Application Express (APEX) is free, so we do not have to buy anything besides the database.
What needs improvement with Oracle Application Express (APEX)?
I see room for improvement in Oracle Application Express (APEX), specifically in the customer-facing UI, which could be better or more adjustable; you can do everything you want, but at a certain p...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Application Express (APEX)?
My main use case for Oracle Application Express (APEX) is building software platforms for our customers.A specific example of a platform I have built for a customer using Oracle Application Express...
 

Also Known As

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Oracle APEX
 

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