Oracle Application Express (APEX) vs VMware Tanzu Platform comparison

Oracle Application Express (APEX) vs. VMware Tanzu Platform

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Application Express ...

Ranking in Development Platforms

2nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Rapid Application Development Software (3rd), Low-Code Development Platforms (3rd)

VMware Tanzu Platform

Ranking in Development Platforms

5th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Build Automation (16th), PaaS Clouds (13th), Cloud Management (31st), Container Management (10th), Service Mesh (8th), Agile and DevOps Services (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Development Platforms category, the mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 11.6%, up from 5.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Tanzu Platform is 12.3%, down from 23.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Development Platforms Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Oracle Application Express (APEX)	11.6%
VMware Tanzu Platform	12.3%
Other	76.1%

Development Platforms

Featured Reviews

Dominik Grabiński

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.

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ErmiasGirma

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Safaricom Ethiopia plc

Has supported container-based deployments and improved infrastructure visibility through monitoring tools

Aria Operations, formerly known as VMware vRealize Operations, has been renamed to vROps. We are currently using this for monitoring purposes. For orchestration, we are using VCD to automate Telco Cloud. VCD is an automation tool, and we are also using VMware Tanzu Platform for the Kubernetes environment, alongside TKG, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid. These are also other solutions for the Tanzu Kubernetes environment. For Telco Cloud, we are using it to automate our company's operations, which is for a telecom company. We are familiar with these products, especially vCenter, ESXi, VCD, vCF, and vROps. It is very easy to integrate applications when we deploy vCenter and ESXi since we can enable vSphere with Tanzu feature. We can build namespaces and provide application developers the platform to deploy their applications on pods within containerization. We can easily manage, pull results, and create containers efficiently, making it a simple way to handle applications. We provide namespace labels for application developers, and we can manage their resources along with other aspects easily. Regarding security, we use many tools such as CDX and LDAP, AD for integrating our Kubernetes cluster with the developer teams. We can manage roles and permissions simply. It is very straightforward to integrate with EDX and other third-party tools, Active Directory, to the Kubernetes cluster, allowing easy access and management.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's low code, or even no code. It's very flexible, allowing you to achieve what you want. You can customize applications with very little code, which is the best part."

"The solution is fairly intuitive and has a user-friendly UI, and the great thing is that in terms of process mapping, it's already configured including for drag and drop and easy manipulation of objects."

"Efficient software delivery and a solution that works quickly."

"Apex is part of your database; everything, program logic included, is happening directly where the data is, so it's fast, centralized, and easy to use."

"Time saved is the most critical benefit that comes to mind when thinking about Oracle Application Express (APEX) because I can develop applications very quickly."

"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."

"The solution can efficiently translate from English to another language including Arabic using the XLIFF format."

"I like the fact that it is natively integrated into the Oracle database."

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"The most important thing about the solution is its flexibility."

"Tanzu is easy to upgrade and scale, whether we're talking about horizontal or vertical scaling. It is as smooth as possible without any downtime. The platform maintenance, upgrading, and operations part is very smooth."

"The initial setup is easy."

"The solution is integrated very well with a lot of other systems. Also, its GUI is very good."

"The most valuable feature of VMware Tanzu Mission Control is the management functionality of the cluster life cycle. Additionally, the solution integrates well with other vendors, such as Velero for backups and Sonobuoy for compliance. Additionally, it works well in multi-cluster environments."

"Defining security metrics has proven beneficial for customers in maintaining a safe environment."

"It definitely gives the end customer a good overview and perspective of running applications in terms of overall workload footprint. TMC provides a very detailed description of your cloud-native application in the form of graphical visualization."

"It has provided us with one central point where we can easily track our product QA, and our project resources, across multiple projects and multiple business units."

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Cons

"It can be modern and more user-friendly."

"Oracle Application Express (APEX) is not very stable."

"Being able to only design with HTML and CSS can be limiting as to what can be accomplished."

"It is always fun having to do the Oracle patches. Our DBAs handle all that, but it does affect us as far as having to take systems down to do the upgrades, which gets a little frustrating."

"The product's stability has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required."

"One area for improvement in Oracle APEX is its workflow orchestration capabilities."

"The solution has some stability problems that need to be resolved."

"The workflow engine should be embedded in the solution."

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"This product doesn't have a GUI. In order to use it properly, I need to connect it to a new GUI or build a GUI to manage it — it's pretty difficult."

"Another area of improvement is pricing."

"The biggest gap for me was just that the solution is relatively tied to Cloud Foundry. If you have anything you need to deploy outside of that, it becomes burdensome."

"I would like to see additional support for things outside of Cloud Foundry."

"The solution's initial setup process was complex...The solution could benefit from improved customization and visibility for its users."

"The infrastructure is quite challenging."

"One potential area for expansion would be leveraging AI capabilities, which my customer might be interested in exploring as they grow."

"The solution is currently focused on VMware infrastructure and I would like to see more options made available."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is free."

"It is expensive in comparison to other products."

"I do not think this would be an ideal option for a small sized company or a startup when considering the salary requirements for Oracle DBA'a and developers."

"The solution is moderately priced, where it is neither cheap nor expensive."

"Pricing is expensive, overall on an enterprise system but we consider that it gives corresponding value in the product."

"I believe APEX comes bundled with the database, including autonomous database and other related database products, so the pricing is quite reasonable."

"It is expensive, but I don't know what the licensing cost is."

"If you have a license to Oracle database, you can access APEX."

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"The price of VMware Tanzu Mission Control is greater than that of Red Hat's competitor solution"

"The licensing cost is expensive."

"The solution is bundled in with Cloud Foundry so the pricing is not independent."

"The least expensive licensing cost for VMware is around $350 per core."

"Its pricing is very competitive. We get around 70% or 75%, sometimes even 80%, discount on the product. I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing."

"The solution is only for large or medium size enterprises because it is expensive."

"There are different licenses available. You have to upgrade your license if you want to scale the solution more."

"The product is not expensive, but it is not cheap."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	28

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	11

Questions from the Community

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...

Which is better - OpenShift Container Platform or VMware Tanzu Mission Control?

Red Hat Openshift is ideal for organizations using microservices and cloud environments. I like that the platform is auto-scalable, which saves overhead time for developers. I think Openshift can b...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Concourse for VMware Tanzu?

The least expensive licensing cost for VMware is around $350 per core. Pricing varies based on commitment and volumetric, with discounts provided for long-term commitments. VMware sells directly or...

What needs improvement with Concourse for VMware Tanzu?

The price is very high compared to other Kubernetes environments because Kubernetes is open source. We can easily work with Docker, and when we compare it with OpenShift, the price is very high. We...

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Also Known As

Oracle APEX

Tanzu Application Catalog, Application Platform, Application Service, Hub, Mission Control, Service Mesh, Build Service, Concourse for VMware Tanzu

Overview

Oracle Application Express (APEX) offers rapid development with user-friendly design, built-in solutions, and efficient data handling in a low-code environment, integrating seamlessly with Oracle databases.

Oracle Application Express provides robust capabilities for developing web applications, featuring an intuitive interface and seamless Oracle database integration. It facilitates complex process simplification through Interactive Reports and smart sheets. Although it demands a continuous database connection, challenging integration with third-party applications, and workflow enhancements, APEX supports low-code development, making it suitable for swift application deployment. Users mention the requirement for better mobile and offline usage, enhanced reporting features, and improved Oracle Cloud integration.

What are the main features of Oracle Application Express?

Rapid Development: Enables fast application development through an intuitive interface and low-code environment.
Interactive Reports: Simplifies data presentation and management with customizable reports.
Seamless Database Integration: Integrates smoothly with Oracle databases for efficient data handling.
Graphical Capabilities: Offers powerful tools for data visualization and graphical representation.
Security and Stability: Provides robust security features and stability across applications.

What benefits and ROI should users expect from Oracle Application Express?

Efficiency: Speeds up application deployment and reduces development time with low-code tools.
Cost Reduction: Lowers costs by integrating existing Oracle technologies.
Scalability: Supports scalable solutions adaptable to diverse environments and business needs.
User-Friendly: Offers a straightforward design that simplifies user interaction despite being customizable.
Process Optimization: Helps streamline and modernize internal processes, replacing outdated systems.

Companies leverage Oracle Application Express for creating web applications in banking, healthcare, and government sectors. It aids in rapid application development, integrating with Oracle technologies, and updating obsolete systems. Organizations employ it for HR platforms, healthcare portals, complaint management, ERP systems, and interactive reporting tools, emphasizing low-code capabilities for prompt application delivery.

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VMware Tanzu Platform is designed for cloud-native development and management of Kubernetes, CI/CD processes, microservices, and containerized workloads. It supports deployments both on cloud and on-premises, providing centralized management via Mission Control.

VMware Tanzu Platform offers seamless integration with vSphere, ESX, and vSAN, supporting centralized cluster management and lifecycle management. The platform provides a GUI for monitoring CI/CD pipelines and network policies, enhancing multi-tenancy and Day 2 operations. Users can easily manage Kubernetes clusters, monitor applications, and integrate with tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Cloud Foundry, and Azure. It ensures compliance and security for service providers, financial institutions, and businesses.

What are the key features of VMware Tanzu Platform?

Integration with vSphere, ESX, and vSAN: Enhances compatibility and flexibility.
Seamless Cluster Management: Centralized control over Kubernetes clusters.
CI/CD Pipelines and Network Policies: Simplifies monitoring and management.
Multi-tenancy Support: Facilitates resource sharing among multiple users.
Comprehensive Lifecycle Management: Streamlines deployment and scalability.
Observability Platform: Provides enhanced visibility and control.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in VMware Tanzu Platform reviews?

Centralized Management: Simplifies operations and reduces manual effort.
Enhanced Compliance and Security: Meets regulatory requirements.
Flexibility in Deployment: Supports both cloud and on-premises options.
Seamless Integration: Works with multiple vendors and tools.
Developer-Friendly Environment: Improves productivity and innovation.

Industries such as financial institutions, service providers, and businesses requiring rigorous compliance and security deploy VMware Tanzu Platform. These entities benefit from centralized management, streamlined DevOps processes, and integrated tools, enhancing their capabilities in cloud-native developments and containerized workloads.

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Sample Customers

Hepart AG, pharmasol, SATLOG, Collège Bois-de-Boulogne

Verizon, Cerner, Zipcar, Avarteq

Oracle Application Express (APEX) vs. VMware Tanzu Platform