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Oracle Application Express (APEX) vs Zoho Creator comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Application Express ...
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
3rd
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
Development Platforms (2nd)
Zoho Creator
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
12th
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 6.0%, down from 8.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Creator is 1.4%, up from 0.9% 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)6.0%
Zoho Creator1.4%
Other92.6%
Rapid Application Development Software
 

Featured Reviews

Rodrigo-Mesquita - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software developer at QV Systems
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.
VishalKumar7 - PeerSpot reviewer
Zoho Developer at Evoluz Global Solutions
User experience metadata and workflow customization have been streamlined
The creator needs improvement; for instance, if I create a widget that has dynamic data, it cannot get published. When we publish a page that contains a widget, dynamic data does not appear. That is the problem with Zoho Creator, so it needs improvement. The portal user aspect is also costly; for example, purchasing 250 portal users can be expensive for clients who require them monthly. It creates a financial burden similar to how customer logins on e-commerce websites such as Flipkart or Amazon are generally free. Thus, Zoho Creator needs to offer free access for all portal users as they are essential for the application's usage. In Zoho Creator, we cannot work on UI customization as expected; if I want an application resembling a Figma design, there are limitations on UI changes.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One standout feature of Oracle APEX is its seamless integration with backend procedures, allowing for quick updates without changing the front-end interface."
"Personally, I would say that Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a powerful tool...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."
"I like the fact that it is natively integrated into the Oracle database."
"If I have a database and therefore structured data, and I want to create an application to work with it, it's the quickest possible environment that I can do it in."
"Oracle is always adding very important updates"
"This product will speed up development time with helpful production aids."
"The support is great; whenever I encounter an issue and raise an SR to Oracle, I receive a fast response from their side."
"The database is super easy to use for creating tables."
"The deployment process is quite straightforward."
"I recommend Zoho Creator because it's easy to use; in Zoho Creator, the language is Deluge language, which is similar to JavaScript but is a low-code platform, and the Deluge language is simple, so there is nothing complicated about Zoho Creator, allowing you to easily implement the Zoho software."
"I just like the simplicity of it."
"Basically, the application development part of the solution is one of the main features I like since it is quick."
"I recommend Zoho Creator because it's easy to use; in Zoho Creator, the language is Deluge language, which is similar to JavaScript but is a low-code platform, and the Deluge language is simple, so there is nothing complicated about Zoho Creator, allowing you to easily implement the Zoho software."
"Zoho Creator can be integrated with other platforms easily."
"Zoho Creator is fully scalable in my experience; I've worked with a client that started with 10 employees and simple processes, and they currently have over 500 employees in three different countries."
"Zoho Creator is a low-code platform that is easy to use and manage other resources. It stands out because of its modular platform approach. It offers an ERP system with the flexibility to create various applications like service applications, customer portals, and more. It's particularly useful if you already have an ERP system and want to extend its functionality with applications for customer portals, e-commerce, or internal processes such as HR approvals and inventory management. The platform simplifies workflow creation."
 

Cons

"The solution has some stability problems that need to be resolved."
"An area for improvement in Oracle Application Express (APEX) is the slow reporting because pulling the report for two months, one year, three years, etc., is very slow. It takes more than thirty minutes to download the report. There's also room for improvement in integrating Oracle Application Express (APEX) with other vendors, such as open-source solutions through API integration. I believe Oracle is working on this feature, or the issue could be because my organization is using an older version of Oracle Application Express (APEX). The Oracle database also has to be improved because it's still lacking in some packages, triggers, and indexes."
"The user interface needs to be improved. It should be more user-friendly."
"The solution's layout could be improved for report generation to allow more configuration."
"The workflow engine should be embedded in the solution."
"Visual Builder and APEX should meld in one product."
"Oracle Application Express would be improved if you could use it on a mobile platform."
"Some of the application interfaces of Oracle Application Express are not very attractive and could be improved."
"Zoho Creator could benefit from improvement in regard to the user interface and user experience of the forms. The forms themselves could benefit from being made more interactive, with increased flexibility and customization options for both developers and users. This would allow for a more engaging experience when interacting with the forms and provide more opportunities for customization to meet individual needs and preferences."
"We face issues while moving from one form to another form. We have a negative impression of the tool's support since they do not provide us assistance with our queries. They don't have solid answers to our questions."
"Sometimes, codes that are working fine can suddenly throw errors without any specific reason."
"They should allow for more UI customization."
"Sometimes, codes that are working fine can suddenly throw errors without any specific reason."
"The solution has limitations on development. It will not be suitable if you have 4000-5000 users."
"The biggest area for improvement is the look and feel when building a customer portal as it's not that customizable."
"Improvement could come from the ability to implement and create custom dashboards or subforms in Zoho Creator."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is expensive in comparison to other products."
"The tool is not expensive."
"When buying the data license, APEX is included."
"APEX itslelf is a free product, but you will need to license peripheral components."
"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."
"When you have a licensed database in an Oracle environment, APEX is free."
"It's a free solution with no additional costs."
"I believe APEX comes bundled with the database, including autonomous database and other related database products, so the pricing is quite reasonable."
"Zoho Creator's price is reasonable compared to other vendors."
"We would prefer it if the price went down drastically."
"Zoho Creator started at 800 rupees, about $10 per month."
"The Enterprise version costs INR 1500 per month."
"Zoho Creator's pricing is fine. It's subscription-based."
"Anyone can start using the solution with less than 15 to 30 dollars a month per user. It is worth the money."
"It is at the bottom end of the price range."
"The tool's pricing is flexible."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise28
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Oracle Application Express (APEX)?
I have only tried it with an Oracle database, not with other databases. For beginners, understanding the installation process can be challenging because documentation is limited. It is hard to unde...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoho Creator?
I find the pricing of Zoho Creator to be very cheap. When compared to other low-code platforms, Zoho Creator consistently ranks at the top regarding functionality. Their native Android and iOS appl...
What needs improvement with Zoho Creator?
Regarding improvements in the Deluge scripting language, I would like to see enhancements in its loop feature, which behaves differently compared to loops in other languages. Additionally, the exec...
What is your primary use case for Zoho Creator?
There can be several different use cases for Zoho Creator that I work with. I can use Zoho Creator for all types of custom applications. I have built BOM applications and manufacturing-related appl...
 

Also Known As

Oracle APEX
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