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Oracle Application Express (APEX) vs Zoho Creator 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

Oracle Application Express ...
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
4th
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Development Platforms (2nd)
Zoho Creator
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
13th
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 8.1%, down from 9.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Creator is 0.9%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rapid Application Development Software
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Gokulakrishnan G - PeerSpot reviewer
Quick turnaround on project closures with a drag-and-drop interface and good value for money
Zoho Creator provides a quick turnaround in terms of project closures, which is the most important benefit. Its drag-and-drop interface enhances app development. Integrations and schedulers are also used. Zoho applications are cloud-based, which makes updates automatic since it's a SaaS-based application. In terms of stability, we have had no issues. It is satisfactory and has value for money, especially if things are properly strategized to save time.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like how we can actively develop and customize APEX because it's on the same database."
"Intuitive with a user-friendly UI."
"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."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle APEX is its comprehensive set of features for creating user-friendly and visually appealing applications."
"Oracle Application Express is easy to use, people don't have to be developers to use it."
"Oracle is always adding very important updates"
"The ability to quickly develop applications without needing to code a lot is very valuable."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"Zoho Creator helps to maintain the products in development."
"Zoho Creator is a flexible and powerful solution. I like the tool's advanced modification feature which helps to modify its layout and setup scripts."
"I just like the simplicity of it."
"It is very easy to build applications on the product."
"Zoho Creator is easy to design and accessible for any business purpose. The solution is priced low and helps you meet business requirements. You can write a script based on requirements and trigger it whereby the customer will receive notifications. It is a customizable application."
"Zoho Creator provides a quick turnaround in terms of project closures, which is the most important benefit."
"The solution's flexibility and quick turnaround are valuable."
"Zoho Creator provides a quick turnaround in terms of project closures, which is the most important benefit."
 

Cons

"Currently, APEX doesn't have a building workflow engine. I think that's the most important improvement that could be made at this point."
"Source control could be stronger in Oracle Application Express (APEX). It needs some work."
"I would like to see easier integration into active directory authentication. Also, maybe integration of JavaScript frameworks would resolve some issues."
"It can only be deployed on Oracle Database."
"Oracle Application Express would be improved if you could use it on a mobile platform."
"The solution has some stability problems that need to be resolved."
"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."
"Sometimes technical support does not answer our queries."
"They still don't have a PDF conversion feature."
"Zoho Creator's UX design needs to be improved."
"When you're developing database-type applications, there is no way to see the actual database tables. They call them forms, and I don't like that. Zoho should also provide better user guides."
"The layout of the form site needs some improvements because you can only create a basic layout and templates in the forms."
"I would like to see a simpler layout and interface. I would also like to see Zoho CRM and Zoho Campaigns integrated with the product."
"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."
"I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. So some room for improvement as well for scalability."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a trial version available that can be used free of charge."
"The solution is free if you are using on Oracle database."
"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."
"I rate the product's price as ten on a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price, and ten is a low price."
"We have a full Oracle E-Business Suite license, and we use that license to develop applications. There's no license required for developing Oracle applications."
"Pricing is expensive, overall on an enterprise system but we consider that it gives corresponding value in the product."
"I would rate it around an eight in terms of price, with one being low and ten being high."
"Oracle Express comes with the Oracle license, it is a bundle."
"Zoho Creator started at 800 rupees, about $10 per month."
"Zoho Creator's price is reasonable compared to other vendors."
"The tool's licensing costs are annual. You need to pay more if you need a bigger database."
"The tool has three plans and one of them costs 50 dollars per month."
"Zoho Creator is the cheapest option in the market right now that can deliver this level of quality."
"The tool's pricing is flexible."
"We would prefer it if the price went down drastically."
"It is at the bottom end of the price range."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
29%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
67%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
5%
University
3%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What do you like most about Zoho Creator?
The deployment process is quite straightforward.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoho Creator?
Pricing is a little on the higher side for the Indian market, especially for mid-sized and small-sized companies with 30 to 40 users. Thus, it becomes a little price-sensitive.
What needs improvement with Zoho Creator?
Sometimes, codes that are working fine can suddenly throw errors without any specific reason. This requires reaching out to support for resolution. In terms of scalability, there are certain limita...
 

Also Known As

Oracle APEX
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Sample Customers

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