Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service vs Pega Platform comparison

Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service vs. Pega Platform

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Visual Builder Cloud...

Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software

19th

Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms

16th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Pega Platform

Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software

7th

Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms

7th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Rules Management (1st), Business Process Management (BPM) (3rd), Process Automation (4th), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (7th), AI Software Development (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service is 1.6%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Pega Platform is 5.6%, down from 6.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Rapid Application Development Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Pega Platform	5.6%
Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service	1.6%
Other	92.8%

Rapid Application Development Software

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Sherif Bashar

Head of Digital Solutions at Wind Integrated Solutions

Offers low-code/no-code concept makes development much easier and faster and offers good community support as the development team actively answers questions on the community every day

There are very minor things, like the feature called "action chains," that could use a bit of enhancement. But the team is perfect; they're working on it. An action chain is a sequence of actions triggered by a button or an event. It executes code in order, from top to bottom. For example, it could call a code, call a REST service, and then insert data into a database. It needs enhancement because it can be a bit complex for fresh grads or new developers to understand. It would be better if it was made more readable. That's the main point. But if you have experience, you'll understand it easily. One more thing I want to add about Visual Builder: up until two years ago, it supported native mobile development. That's not available anymore. They replaced native mobile development with progressive web apps, and most customers are complaining about that. We need native mobile development back – the ability to put apps on stores like Google Play or the App Store. That feature is not available right now, and they deprecated it starting in 2024. It's very important. Otherwise, clients go with Flutter or other mobile development tools. It would be good for Oracle to regain that capability. We need the native mobile development feature back.

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Global Head of Digital, Process Automation at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Pega is a low-code platform that enables organizations to build, automate, and optimize business processes and customer experiences through AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation.

Here are the key areas where Pega Platform could be improved: 1. User Interface (UI) & User Experience (UX) Customization Limitations: The UI layer is tightly coupled with the platform, limiting flexibility for custom front-end development. Constellation Architecture: While it improves consistency, it restricts advanced UI customizations compared to older section-based designs. Learning Curve: Non-technical users find the UI unintuitive despite the low-code promise. 2. Integration & Extensibility Limited Out-of-the-Box Integrations: Users report challenges integrating with non-relational databases and legacy systems. Robotics Integration: Pega RPA (formerly OpenSpan) is not seamlessly integrated with BPM, creating silos in automation. 3. AI & Decisioning AI Capabilities Need Maturity: Users expect more advanced, native AI features without relying on external tools. CDH & Decision Hub: While powerful, these components require deep expertise to configure effectively. 4. Cost & Licensing High Licensing Costs: Pega is often seen as expensive, especially for small and mid-sized enterprises. Lack of Flexible Pricing Models: Calls for subscription-based or usage-based pricing to improve accessibility. 5. Performance & Scalability Scalability Concerns: Some users report performance degradation with large user bases or complex workflows. Upgrade Complexity: Platform upgrades can be time-consuming and disruptive if not planned well. 6. Documentation & Community Support Insufficient Learning Resources: Especially for advanced features, documentation is limited and community support is not as strong as competitors. Talent Availability: Finding skilled Pega professionals remains a challenge in many regions. 7. Low-Code/No-Code Experience Not Fully No-Code: Despite branding, some tasks still require technical intervention, and the drag-and-drop interface can be restrictive 2. Conflict Management: Simultaneous development by multiple users can lead to rule conflicts.

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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

"VBS is another tool that allows users to create enterprise applications without needing to store their projects in traditional databases like SQL."

"The most valuable feature was the visual drag and drop on the components."

"The action chains are really helpful, and the trigger event, along with those action chains, has been very helpful."

"The tool is very easy to use."

"You don't need a dedicated IDE to develop. You can work from any browser, which is very convenient. And, with the cloud concept, your code is stored in the cloud, so you can modify it from anywhere, at any time."

"The initial setup is easy."

"The most valuable features of the solution are case management, routing, and low-code environment."

"Pega Platform is so dynamic and can take on any business demand, challenges, and solve issues."

"Case Management is the most valuable feature of PegaRULES, which is not found in other BPM tools."

"Scalable and stable BPM software with a powerful case management feature. It also has good workflow."

"The most valuable feature of Pega BPM is step-by-step voice guidance that converts your problem statement into different diagrams and then implements the process."

"There are a lot of frameworks in the product. I use Pega PRPC the most."

"Pega is the leader in business process management solutions"

"Pega's technical support team is very helpful and I would rate them ten out of ten."

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Cons

"The tool has minor bugs."

"The feature called "action chains" could use a bit of enhancement."

"The initial setup of Oracle VBCS can be challenging for those unfamiliar with DBS."

"I would improve the license structure as, for some companies, it may seem a little bit expensive, depending on what they're doing."

"There are some bugs in VBCS."

"There was an attempt to enable front-end development, it did what it intended to do, but the side effects were too bad."

"To learn Pega, you need to be a partner. If someone just wants to learn Pega for the sake of learning, they won't be able to do so as they don't give access to that."

"On a scale of one to ten, I would rate their support as an eight. I say eight because they have global support, so sometimes it takes time."

"The solution's pricing model or licensing model could be a little better."

"The UI part needs improvement."

"There are some UX shortcomings within the solution. However, it's my understanding that they have addressed them and in the next three months they will come out with a new updated version. They will be moving away from HTML5."

"The training aspect of Pega BPM requires significant enhancement. There should be more opportunities for third-party training and engaging events, such as hackathons where individuals can share their expertise. Additionally, the training structure itself should be more organized, as I have received feedback from my colleagues in the COE that the current training approach is overwhelming and requires excessive referencing to obtain accurate information. Another area for improvement would be the user experience with regard to RPA. Simplifying the IDA for citizen developers would make it easier for them to adopt the RPA tool."

"The main problem with Pega is that it is quite complex, so it is very difficult for the developer to learn."

"It needs more integration with other platforms."

More Pega Platform cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service is much too expensive."

"It's not expensive when you consider what it provides: low-code/no-code development, faster development time, good quality, and good stability."

"In terms of the pricing for Pega BPM, other solutions may be cheaper, but it doesn't matter if Pega BPM has a higher price tag because what's important is that it's the best solution, and that is what people look for. If I would rate the pricing for the solution, I'd give it three out of five. You have to pay extra for additional features in Pega BPM."

"Its pricing is on the higher side, but they have come up with different plans and different small products that can be used by smaller organizations that don't have that much money to spend. They have different pricing packages depending on the number of users or depending upon the number of cases created in the production or live environment."

"They need to come up with licensing options. Right now they do have a cloud-based option, but the cloud prices I've seen are much more expensive compared to competing products."

"There are multiple Pega licensing models, including outcome- and revenue-based licensing models"

"They're very cagey in giving out prices, and it is very difficult to find out the real price any organization is going to get. It is almost never their list price, if you can find it, and there are a lot of factors that go into the whole pricing."

"The price could be lower."

"Licensing varies across geographical regions for us."

"The licensing model from Pega BPM is too complex and is more expensive than other solutions, such as SAP. The overall price of the solution depends on the use case."

More Pega Platform pricing and cost advice

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Healthcare Company

10%

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

25%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	16
Large Enterprise	69

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service?

The tool is very easy to use.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service?

I actually don't have much experience with pricing, so I can't comment on it right now.

What is your primary use case for Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service?

There was a requirement to build a custom form to raise AI invoices, using Oracle Fusion. We created a form, and another use case was that users wanted to create and update customers.

Is Pega BPM easy to work with and can beginners utilize this software?

You do need some preparation to be able to use all functions of Pega BPM. However, all users of this platform are in luck as it comes with good documentation and you can learn pretty much everythin...

Have you encountered any issues while using Pega BPM and were you assisted by the company?

My company has been using this tool for years and the only issue we have had, if you can call it that, was while setting it up. When we were setting it up initially, we had some drawbacks and could...

When you consider the features and benefits of Pega BPM, would you say this product is fairly priced?

Pega BPM can be considered overpriced for some; it all depends on the size of your company and the requirements of your customers. Sure, there are products out there that do the things that Pega B...

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Pega BPM, Pegasystems, SmartBPM, PegaRULES

Overview

Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service is a cloud-based software development Platform as a Service (PaaS) and a hosted environment for your application development infrastructure. It provides an open-source standards-based solution to develop, collaborate on, and deploy applications within Oracle Cloud.

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Pega Platform provides flexible business process management with a focus on rapid application development and automation through a low-code approach, enhancing efficiency across sectors.

Pega Platform is renowned for its ability to streamline operations with robust automation features, including robotic process automation and decision-making capabilities. Its intuitive interface and workflow management contribute to a reputation for enhancing business processes. Although users face challenges with integration limitations and high licensing costs, they benefit from rapid deployment and efficient process adaptations. The unified architecture reduces complexity, while case management and integration services support digital transformations in sectors such as banking, insurance, and healthcare.

What are the key features of Pega Platform?

Low-Code Development: Facilitates rapid application development with minimal coding.
Case Management: Efficiently manages complex workflows and cases.
Integration Services: Offers seamless connectivity with diverse systems.
Robotic Process Automation: Automates repetitive tasks for increased productivity.
Decision-Making Capabilities: Enhances process accuracy with advanced decision tools.
Intuitive Interface: Simplifies user interaction and workflow management.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlines operations, reducing time and resource usage.
Quick Deployment: Facilitates rapid implementation and adaptability.
Improved Customer Experience: Integrates seamlessly with customer service solutions.
Increased Flexibility: Adapts to changing business requirements effectively.

In industries like insurance, banking, healthcare, and government, Pega Platform is implemented to automate diverse workflows, supporting initiatives from claims processing to customer onboarding. Enterprises use Pega for case management and digital transformations, valuing its out-of-the-box integrations and real-time reporting capabilities to boost operational automation and enhance customer experiences.

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Sample Customers

Transcom Worldwide, Latham Pool Products

The State of Maine, ANZ, Coca-Cola, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), ME, New South Wales, OptumRx, Texas Department of Transportation, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement

Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service vs. Pega Platform