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Docker vs Oracle Application Express (APEX) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 14, 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

Docker
Ranking in Development Platforms
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
Container Management (5th), Software Supply Chain Security (6th)
Oracle Application Express ...
Ranking in Development Platforms
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Rapid Application Development Software (4th), Low-Code Development Platforms (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Development Platforms category, the mindshare of Docker is 43.9%, up from 37.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 5.6%, down from 14.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Development Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

Rikin Parekh - PeerSpot reviewer
Useful to create sandbox environments to run applications and makes it easy to test them
Overall, setting up the Docker environment is quite easy. Many methods exist, such as using Docker Compose and Docker networks to communicate between containers. The main challenge lies in designing the architecture and integrating different frameworks and microservices. I would rate the ease of setting up the tool at around nine out of ten. The time it takes to deploy depends on the scale of the system. For the early-stage startup I'm currently working with, it doesn't take much time. It's just me handling the deployment. In our early-stage startup, we have a couple of teams with around four to five backend APIs and two front-end services. Deploying these doesn't take much time. My focus is more on minimizing costs due to our lean startup structure.
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

"We are using Docker to host applications."
"The most valuable features of Docker are its security, detailed documentation, and ease of use, and the Docker Swarm is not as complex as Kubernetes."
"The most valuable feature is that it gives you the same environment as on a developer machine as well as a production machine relevant to specifications."
"The most valuable feature of Docker is its portability, ease of security management, and low resource usage."
"It is neat and very flexible."
"The tool's most valuable feature is its sandbox environment. It makes it very easy to run and test applications without needing configurations, which is the core advantage of containerization. Kubernetes and Helm are helpful as they provide high-level metrics, making tracking the status of all the containers and applications running easier."
"The solution offers speed and flexibility."
"The solution is easy to deploy for clients so it saves a lot of hassle."
"The ability to quickly develop applications without needing to code a lot is very valuable."
"Oracle Application Express is easy to use, people don't have to be developers to use it."
"I like the way that it automatically goes into the spreadsheets and the users can deal with it."
"The solution's most valuable aspect is its Graphics Form Design."
"What I like best about Oracle Application Express (APEX) is that it doesn't require hard coding for reporting and building applications. It's a GUI-based application builder that even end-users with little development and language knowledge can develop applications on Oracle Application Express (APEX). The software is also very user-friendly, which I find valuable."
"The solution can efficiently translate from English to another language including Arabic using the XLIFF format."
"What's most valuable in Oracle Application Express (APEX) is its secure coding functionality, and the solution also has good features."
"The most valuable features are security, stability, and ease of implementation."
 

Cons

"Owing to a few shortcomings in its stability, I would say that its stability can be improved."
"The runtime and security could improve in Docker. Security is paramount in the cloud and important."
"The backup compatibility for legacy window stations is an area of concern where improvement is required, especially since my company has certain legacy tools that we are struggling to move."
"Marketing of Docker is one area that needs to improve."
"We are facing multiple issues with the solution's stability."
"Unfortunately, base images are not currently available."
"There is always room for improvement. I often refer to forums such as StackOverflow to learn from other developers' experiences and the challenges they have faced while using Docker."
"Sometimes there's a bug or defect in the solution. However, the Docker team works on fixing it."
"During the upcoming versions, we can modify the current configuration."
"You also need an APEX specialist for deployment because not many people use it."
"Source control could be stronger in Oracle Application Express (APEX). It needs some work."
"Fixing bugs is difficult because of how the HTML code is generated. It is not always broadly compatible with browsers."
"There is not a lot of Wiki help or in Google, but there is some."
"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."
"I don't like the URL syntax."
"I've experienced some difficulties when using Oracle Application Express (APEX), particularly when I'm designing forms. For example, when I design a form, I add buttons and controls, but I'm unable to visualize how it'll look unless I run it. You want to design and do things your way, but if you don't have much experience, then you'll find that designing in Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a little complicated. This won't be a problem with anyone more experienced, though. If I wanted to create my design, for example, a different table format or some background images, it becomes a problem, and this is an area for improvement in Oracle Application Express (APEX). Designing should be easier, even for less experienced users. An additional feature I'd like to see in Oracle Application Express (APEX) is more plugins, particularly a repository that contains a lot of plugins, so you can go to that repository and download whichever you like and use it or add it to your project. Right now, I create my plugins, so it would be helpful if Oracle Application Express (APEX) has a repository of plugins people can use, download from anywhere in the world, and integrate into projects."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Docker is a free open-source solution. However, there is the Docker Enterprise which is a paid solution."
"I use the solution's open-source version."
"Docker has made some changes and there is an enterprise version that is affordable."
"For commercial use, it's about $30 per month. The license itself isn't expensive, but if there are many users, the price becomes high."
"Docker is a free tool."
"The solution is an open-source technology and not a commercial product. However, you will have to pay sometimes. The tool's pricing depends on the vendor."
"Its convenience edition is free of cost."
"Docker is a free open-source solution."
"The tool is free with the Oracle Database license."
"I believe that the solution's pricing is high."
"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."
"It's a free solution with no additional costs."
"The solution is cheap. It's a free solution. I rate the solution's pricing a six or seven out of ten."
"When you have a licensed database in an Oracle environment, APEX is free."
"Oracle Application Express (APEX) is free, so this is another magic of the solution. You just get charged for the database license, which I don't need."
"The solution is free if you are using on Oracle database."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Insurance Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
32%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Docker?
We are using Docker to host applications.
What needs improvement with Docker?
In terms of communication between services, perhaps the configuration within networks between containers could be improved.
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.
 

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Oracle APEX
 

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Sample Customers

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