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GitHub CoPilot vs Oracle Application Express (APEX) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 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

GitHub CoPilot
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
AI Code Assistants (2nd)
Oracle Application Express ...
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Development Platforms (2nd), Low-Code Development Platforms (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of GitHub CoPilot is 5.4%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 8.2%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

TarunRevalla - PeerSpot reviewer
Saves time with context-aware code suggestions and seamless integration
In terms of improvements for Copilot, I haven't considered much since it offers many useful interactions. It integrates well with GitHub repositories, tracks changes on PRs, and provides valuable suggestions where applicable. There is excellent support across various code editors like JetBrains, VS Code, and NeoGen. I also run many automations within GitHub. When an NPR is raised, it automatically provides suggestions, which is part of the enterprise edition without limitations. While I don't see immediate room for improvement, one suggestion is for Copilot to provide specific suggestions for certain lines of code instead of rewriting entire sections. If the tool could focus on specific lines where changes are suggested, it would save time and reduce server load.
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 enhances efficiency and productivity in development."
"Copilot is highly recommended for everyone."
"GitHub CoPilot accelerates productivity. It is an easy-to-use solution that is also helpful in saving the team's time."
"The document generation features are valuable."
"The product's most valuable feature is vulnerability management features."
"GitHub CoPilot helps us auto-complete code. The tool's context awareness benefits our projects because it identifies the context in which we are working and automatically proposes solutions that we use."
"The product's initial setup is straightforward because it's pushed through the updates."
"I use it almost like a search engine, but it goes a step beyond."
"It has many ready modules that can be used and developed."
"It helps us create web pages quickly."
"The database is super easy to use for creating tables."
"It has a well-designed architecture and is a simple 3rd party application."
"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."
"Efficient software delivery and a solution that works quickly."
"I like the fact that it is natively integrated into the Oracle database."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle APEX is its comprehensive set of features for creating user-friendly and visually appealing applications."
 

Cons

"There are no extensions provided by the product for Eclipse."
"The solution's accuracy and relevance could be improved."
"The suggestions provided by the product must be improved."
"One drawback is that the solution sometimes suggests unwanted code, especially if I accidentally press the tab. This doesn't happen often. Sometimes it seems to understand my code, but other times it doesn't. This inconsistency is confusing."
"There's room for improvement to ensure that suggestions align more precisely with the context of what I'm seeking, minimizing instances of unrelated or inaccurate code suggestions."
"Sometimes, if it is a bigger piece of code, it breaks in between."
"It would be useful if we could use the solution to create documents, not only prompts."
"They could simplify the API integrations and allow us to automate certain tasks using our own server without just logging into the web page."
"It would be highly beneficial if APEX were an all-in-one platform capable of handling all aspects of application development."
"The user interface needs to be improved."
"The solution's layout could be improved for report generation to allow more configuration."
"During the upcoming versions, we can modify the current configuration."
"Source control could be stronger in Oracle Application Express (APEX). It needs some work."
"I don't like the URL syntax."
"It can only be deployed on Oracle Database."
"Oracle is more of a database-oriented solution and is not very flexible in app development."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have a license but need another one for the GitHub CoPilot tool."
"GitHub CoPilot is less expensive than other solutions."
"Each user needs their license, whether it's a big team or a small team."
"There is a need to pay around 10 USD to be able to use the solution."
"GitHub CoPilot's pricing is reasonable. Our licensing costs were initially monthly, but then we switched to yearly payments. I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."
"It's affordable."
"The product offers a free version and a paid version. Whether to choose the product's free version or paid version depends on the size of the company where it will be used."
"GitHub Copilot is a paid service, costing approximately $6 per month. There might be a free trial available."
"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."
"The tool is free with the Oracle Database license."
"The solution is free with your Oracle license or database and that is a good value."
"Oracle Application Express (APEX) comes with Oracle. The Oracle price itself. I do not know the exact cost. Oracle is flexible on its price. If you overspend on your hardware, then I don't think you will overpay. I heard that Oracle is more expensive than other databases, but when you consider Oracle is the best traditional relational database out there. You get what you pay for."
"There is a trial version available that can be used free of charge."
"We have an Oracle basic product license, and then we can use Oracle APEX for free. We have many licenses for Oracle for approximately 20 processors."
"I believe APEX comes bundled with the database, including autonomous database and other related database products, so the pricing is quite reasonable."
"APEX itslelf is a free product, but you will need to license peripheral components."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
Educational Organization
29%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GitHub CoPilot?
They recently made Copilot free to use up to a certain limit, which is a positive change. The pricing aligns with other AI agents like Chargebee and Anthropic Cloud. The ability to switch between m...
What needs improvement with GitHub CoPilot?
In terms of improvements for Copilot, I haven't considered much since it offers many useful interactions. It integrates well with GitHub repositories, tracks changes on PRs, and provides valuable s...
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.
 

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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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