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KiSSFLOW vs Oracle Application Express (APEX) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 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

KiSSFLOW
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
28th
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
25th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Business Performance Management (29th), Business Process Management (BPM) (37th)
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
61
Ranking in other categories
Development Platforms (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of KiSSFLOW is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 7.3%, down from 8.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rapid Application Development Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Oracle Application Express (APEX)7.3%
KiSSFLOW0.9%
Other91.8%
Rapid Application Development Software
 

Featured Reviews

Julius Jagdon - PeerSpot reviewer
The tool is intuitive to use and, through automation, has been a real time-saver
When there are multiple steps or if there's a disconnect when creating the ticket, it could be a problem for the user. For example, our RSN needs to approve the ticket first before it's moved to the next person rather than having them all grouped. It would be better if we could see all the tickets grouped at the same time.
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

"The support team responds fast."
"Kissflow is intuitive and easy to use, and I haven't faced any errors using the solution so far."
"The best thing about KiSSFLOW is that we can do virtual approvals."
"The best thing is the no-code part. Even a person without experience with the coding language can easily understand and build the processes."
"The most valuable feature is APIs. Its integrations are very flexible, allowing developers to connect multiple applications like DocuSign, Salesforce, OpenText, and SEB."
"The user interface is very, very good."
"The flexibility and speed in modifying and creating processes are great features. If we have a process in mind, we can usually create it within ten minutes."
"I work in HR and am fond of automation. I like the tool's email automation and integration with Outlook."
"One of the most valuable features is that we can develop everything locally and deploy it for different kinds of operators in different locations, so we can do our job in one piece. The benefit of that is that others can use these applications. They connect to the internet to do these kinds of applications based on the permissions for those users."
"It has a well-designed architecture and is a simple 3rd party application."
"What's most valuable in Oracle Application Express (APEX) is its secure coding functionality, and the solution also has good features."
"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."
"Personally, I would say that Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a powerful tool...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."
"Oracle Application Express is easy to use, people don't have to be developers to use it."
"It's stable and reliable for the most part."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
 

Cons

"Some of the tool's fields only accept certain types of text. The input fields are inflexible."
"When there are multiple steps or if there's a disconnect when creating the ticket, it could be a problem for the user."
"KiSSFLOW needs to improve its integration."
"The UI, though is pretty friendly and easy to use, can be improved in some aspects."
"If Kissflow can help users to be able to organize the company manuals and information, the blogs, and everything into one resource, that would be awesome."
"There is a lag in the delay between API calls."
"They should increase their marketplace with existing tools so that connections are directly through connectors instead of API integrations."
"Sometimes some notifications don't appear on the mobile app."
"When exporting, we can't export dynamic reports, only static reports. For example, when we want to export charts or tables it is only exported as a static report so we can't drop down on these reports; however, we can see this information when we are on the dashboard itself."
"Apex has effectively incorporated new market trends into its features. The platform's user-friendly nature is notable, guiding developers through the development process. While advanced customization of the user interface with HTML and CSS is possible, the out-of-the-box options often suffice, providing 80-90% of the required functionality. The IDE is commendable, yet an enhancement in the Page Designer to allow a real-time preview of layout changes would be beneficial. Currently, running the page is necessary to visualize layout adjustments, but an immediate preview during the design phase would be a valuable improvement."
"One area for improvement in Oracle APEX is its workflow orchestration capabilities."
"It should have the functionality to develop mobile applications. It would also be good if they can improve development in videos and other formats."
"The collaboration and the workflow engine could use some improvement."
"You also need an APEX specialist for deployment because not many people use it."
"The solution’s pricing is high if you use it on the OCA platform. It’s also a little bit costly. However, if we use it on an on-premises Oracle database, the pricing is cheaper."
"I would like to see easier integration into active directory authentication. Also, maybe integration of JavaScript frameworks would resolve some issues."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an affordable product and everything is included in the subscription."
"Kissflow's licensing cost is lower than other products. However, the contract has changed with the second version they have given us, which is the low-code one."
"The product costs $15 per user per month."
"The license is very expensive."
"Your company must subscribe to the solution if you create a business account."
"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."
"It is expensive in comparison to other products."
"The pricing is mid-range so is neither expensive nor cheap."
"I would rate it around an eight in terms of price, with one being low and ten being high."
"The product is completely free of cost."
"When buying the data license, APEX is included."
"Oracle Express comes with the Oracle license, it is a bundle."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
8%
Performing Arts
8%
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise28
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Application Express (APEX)?
I consider Oracle Application Express (APEX) to be good value for the money because it has infinite quality for money since it's included in any Oracle database license. It's free once you have the...
What needs improvement with Oracle Application Express (APEX)?
One of the things that could be done to improve Oracle Application Express (APEX) is if Oracle decided to open it up to other databases. It needs to be an enterprise database; therefore, it needs t...
 

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Oracle APEX
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

KiSSFLOW has 1.3 million users and 10,000+ customers across 121 countries. The people who get the most out of KiSSFLOW are business leaders like department heads, senior managers, and process owners who want to automate repetitive processes. These people can set up and modify the application on their own. The interface is simple so that all the users in the organization can utilize it through the web application, mobile apps (iOS and Android), smart actions on Gmail, and email notifications. Notable companies are Royal Caribbean, Dominos, Motorola, Danone, The Telegraph, Michelin, and PepsiCo.
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