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Infinite Blue vs Oracle Application Express (APEX) comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Infinite Blue
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
46th
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
36th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Application Express ...
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
3rd
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Development Platforms (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Infinite Blue is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 5.0%, down from 8.1% 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%
Infinite Blue0.7%
Other94.3%
Rapid Application Development Software
 

Featured Reviews

Logisthead67 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Logistics and Operations at a manufacturing company with 51-200 employees
A simple solution with an easy setup and good stability
The solution is simple. It's very easy to deploy, and there's no risk with sorting that out. It's very fast to develop the screens and the modelilng The solution is expensive. They should try to improve their pricing strategy. The user interface should add some more functionality in the next…
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

"The solution is simple. It's very easy to deploy, and there's no risk with sorting that out. It's very fast to develop the screens and the modelling."
"The solution is simple; it's very easy to deploy, and there's no risk with sorting that out, and it's very fast to develop the screens and the modeling."
"Apex is a great tool, you can use it for your regular business affairs and it's a very productive solution with great features."
"One of the most valuable features is the ability to build very fast data-driven UIs."
"Oracle APEX allows our company to complete webpage projects easily in a fast turnaround time."
"The product is easy to use."
"The most valuable features of Oracle Application Express (APEX) are the ease and speed of development. Instead of engaging a large team of middleware, front-end, and database engineers, we can have professional look at the front end and have the user interface up and running in a matter of days. However, if you want to go far and implement very custom features, it doesn't require a lot of knowledge of front-end development, such as HTML, JavaScript, or other aspects."
"The most valuable feature is how fast you can do applications compared to other frameworks, like Java and PHP."
"What I like best about Oracle Application Express (APEX) is that it doesn't require hard coding for reporting and building applications, as it's a GUI-based application builder that even end-users with little development and language knowledge can develop applications on, and the software is also very user-friendly, which I find valuable."
"This product allows us to manage our data processing using simple screens."
 

Cons

"The solution is expensive. They should try to improve their pricing strategy."
"The solution is expensive. They should try to improve their pricing strategy."
"Occasionally when trying to run a page, I would be faced with an error number; however, not much information would be provided on the error itself outside of the programming language."
"Oracle is more of a database-oriented solution and is not very flexible in app development."
"There is not a lot of Wiki help or in Google, but there is some."
"Oracle Application Express (APEX) isn't a reliable solution, at least the current version used in my organization."
"The product must provide more triggers."
"The solution could provide more AI functionalities or AI assistance."
"I would like to see easier integration into active directory authentication. Also, maybe integration of JavaScript frameworks would resolve some issues."
"Fixing bugs is difficult because of how the HTML code is generated. It is not always broadly compatible with browsers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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."
"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."
"The solution is free."
"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."
"The pricing is very good and less expensive than Mendix or OutSystems."
"If you have a license to Oracle database, you can access APEX."
"When buying the data license, APEX is included."
"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."
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Top Industries

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Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise28
 

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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...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Application Express (APEX)?
My main use case for Oracle Application Express (APEX) is to create web applications for companies across various industries like banking, aviation, and pharmacy. A specific example of an applicati...
 

Also Known As

Progress Rollbase, Rollbase
Oracle APEX
 

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