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Oracle Application Express (APEX) vs Unqork comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Application Express ...
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Development Platforms (2nd), Low-Code Development Platforms (3rd)
Unqork
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
14th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
20
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 Unqork is 2.2%, up 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.
Rajeev Lochan - PeerSpot reviewer
Great UI and out-of-the-box integrations, but needs expanded cloud platform support
Given the rapid pace of innovation we’ve already seen from Unqork, there are a few major capability gaps we face currently. However, some areas of improvement and features we would benefit from in upcoming releases include: 1. Enhanced accessibility compliance - While meeting baseline standards, further WCAG conformance and widgets optimized for screen readers could expand access for disabled users of Unqork solutions. Added compliance certifications would also be welcomed. 2. Expanded cloud platform support - The addition of Azure and Google Cloud alongside AWS would allow our deployment options to better align with enterprise strategic cloud choices outside just Amazon. 3. More analytics and observability - Increased telemetry on app performance, component reuse rates, load testing etc. would help fine-tune Unqork solutions. More data and dashboard visibility into adoption would optimize our ROI. 4. Managing technical debt - As portfolios of Unqork apps grow over time, best practices and features to facilitate updating legacy components, refactoring old solutions, and preventing erosion will be helpful. Added controls to manage technical debt long-term. 5. Evolution of existing components - Existing rich widgets and connectors rounding out maturity with incremental capabilities would expand Unqork's versatility. Expanding the range of use cases served by current components. 6. Offline functionality - For mobile solutions, some limited persistent caching and offline usability during intermittent connectivity would better support field agents/inspectors. Tolerating offline states is key. 7. Design version control - Advancing visual version control capabilities for better design history, branching, merging, and reverting changes to Unqork sites would improve collaboration and prevent overwrite errors by nontechnical users.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of Oracle Application Express (APEX) are the ease and speed of development. Instead of engaging a large team of middleware, front-end, and database engineers, we can have professional look at the front end and have the user interface up and running in a matter of days. However, if you want to go far and implement very custom features, it doesn't require a lot of knowledge of front-end development, such as HTML, JavaScript, or other aspects."
"With only a browser, it is very easy to develop in a web environment."
"I like the way that it automatically goes into the spreadsheets and the users can deal with it."
"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 virtual patching feature is valuable."
"Oracle APEX is very easy to use and comes with a lot of ready-made components that speed up the process of creating reports and dashboards."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle APEX is its comprehensive set of features for creating user-friendly and visually appealing applications."
"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."
"Unqork UI behaves consistently across devices and seamlessly adapts to various form factors."
"Unqork has helped reduce the time complexity and development time significantly."
"Unqork's performance is better than Power Apps, which can be slow with many components."
"I would recommend Unqork because of its time-saving capabilities and ease of use."
"Unqork's no-code platform supports Platform as a Service."
"Unqork has a valuable feature known as dynamic refresh, released last year."
"Unqork is stable."
"I recommend Unqork for those wanting to start their careers, particularly in sectors like insurance and banking."
 

Cons

"The solution does not support the Linux platform."
"Oracle Application Express would be improved if you could use it on a mobile platform."
"It can only be deployed on Oracle Database."
"The problem of sending emails arises when Oracle Application Express (APEX) is inside Oracle Cloud Infrastructure since it is a bit complicated or difficult to understand where to take care of the setup part to be able to just send out emails properly."
"Better connection and integration with non-Oracle databases is needed."
"The format is not recognized by Microsoft Word products."
"It has a bit of a strict framework, you have to make all the time adjustments in their JavaScript. Another downside is that it's only available for Oracle databases."
"The grid reports contain a lot of bugs."
"Unqork needs to improve its learning resources because there aren't many available on platforms like YouTube or Google."
"I feel that the design and view aspects of Unqork could be improved. I need to add extra CSS to enhance its appearance."
"There are areas in Unqork that need improvement. The ongoing development of the Vega feature, which is built on React compared to the older Century built on AngularJS, should be optimized."
"Utilizing Unqork's system for global libraries could enhance efficiency. Currently, developers create separate libraries, which complicates understanding and use."
"When developing large platforms with significant traffic, there are scalability challenges, which might affect performance."
"Unqork is not efficient for building e-commerce sites where the user interface is more dominant than the data."
"The loading speed is very slow. Page responses are also unsatisfactory; when margins are added and components are shifted left or right, they do not respond properly, causing overflowing issues on the website."
"There are few aspects that need improvement. I can't find any documentation or instructional videos on YouTube."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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."
"There is a trial version available that can be used free of charge."
"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."
"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."
"When you have a licensed database in an Oracle environment, APEX is free."
"It is expensive in comparison to other products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
25%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
37%
Insurance Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

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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 Unqork?
Unqork UI behaves consistently across devices and seamlessly adapts to various form factors.
What needs improvement with Unqork?
I suggest improving the role-based area, particularly the token management. Instead of sending tokens via email, they could be forwarded to a client authentication number. Additionally, handling of...
What is your primary use case for Unqork?
I use Unqork ( /products/unqork-reviews ) as a no-code, low-code tool to create dashboards, create APIs, and build complex applications.
 

Also Known As

Oracle APEX
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Sample Customers

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