Oracle Application Express (APEX) vs VMware Tanzu Platform comparison

Oracle Application Express (APEX) vs. VMware Tanzu Platform

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Application Express ...

Ranking in Development Platforms

2nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Rapid Application Development Software (3rd), Low-Code Development Platforms (3rd)

VMware Tanzu Platform

Ranking in Development Platforms

3rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Build Automation (16th), PaaS Clouds (13th), Cloud Management (31st), Container Management (9th), Service Mesh (8th), Agile and DevOps Services (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Development Platforms category, the mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 10.7%, up from 5.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Tanzu Platform is 12.7%, down from 25.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Development Platforms Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Oracle Application Express (APEX)	10.7%
VMware Tanzu Platform	12.7%
Other	76.6%

Development Platforms

Featured Reviews

Dominik Grabiński

Oracle APEX Developer at Pretius

Fast low-code web development has transformed how I build complex data-driven business apps

Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a very great tool that is easy to learn but hard to master. The level of entry is very low, but the longer I work with this platform, the more I understand how it works and the great things I can create. For example, I can create report graphs and handle a lot of data across many levels. It's a great application to start with, and when I have experience in Oracle databases, I can utilize Oracle Application Express (APEX) as a front-end tool for the Oracle database. Oracle Application Express (APEX) helps me create reports and graphs by providing a plethora of out-of-the-box solutions that I can use. For example, I can upload data to and from the database, upload photos, create maps, and create various report types such as Interactive Report and Interactive Grid where I can manage, edit, and delete data. I have many solutions that are very helpful and ready to use right away from Oracle Application Express (APEX). My favorite feature of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is the Interactive Report because it's a straightforward report that I can create using a simple query or by selecting a particular table from the database. In the action button behind it, I have many great features that I can use out of the box, including graphs and download options for Excel files. There are many sorting functionalities and accounting features. The Interactive Report is a very great tool for quickly displaying interesting data to clients. Oracle Application Express (APEX) has positively impacted my organization by being very fast compared to other languages and products. For example, I don't have to build a site from the ground up, nor do I have to create tons of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript because Oracle Application Express (APEX) offers many built-in solutions. When I want to create a button, in another language, I would need to create it from scratch. In Oracle Application Express (APEX), I can simply use what's available out of the box. It's a very fast platform with many built-in components that I can utilize right away.

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ErmiasGirma

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Safaricom Ethiopia plc

Has supported container-based deployments and improved infrastructure visibility through monitoring tools

Aria Operations, formerly known as VMware vRealize Operations, has been renamed to vROps. We are currently using this for monitoring purposes. For orchestration, we are using VCD to automate Telco Cloud. VCD is an automation tool, and we are also using VMware Tanzu Platform for the Kubernetes environment, alongside TKG, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid. These are also other solutions for the Tanzu Kubernetes environment. For Telco Cloud, we are using it to automate our company's operations, which is for a telecom company. We are familiar with these products, especially vCenter, ESXi, VCD, vCF, and vROps. It is very easy to integrate applications when we deploy vCenter and ESXi since we can enable vSphere with Tanzu feature. We can build namespaces and provide application developers the platform to deploy their applications on pods within containerization. We can easily manage, pull results, and create containers efficiently, making it a simple way to handle applications. We provide namespace labels for application developers, and we can manage their resources along with other aspects easily. Regarding security, we use many tools such as CDX and LDAP, AD for integrating our Kubernetes cluster with the developer teams. We can manage roles and permissions simply. It is very straightforward to integrate with EDX and other third-party tools, Active Directory, to the Kubernetes cluster, allowing easy access and management.

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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

"Quick development and the connection with the database are the most valuable and useful features."

"I particularly enjoy the web builder capabilities, especially the Page Designer. It offers so many elements or components to choose from, which is a major plus for me."

"The solution can efficiently translate from English to another language including Arabic using the XLIFF format."

"I like how we can actively develop and customize APEX because it's on the same database."

"One of the most valuable features is the ability to build very fast data-driven UIs."

"This solution offers declarative, low-code development and improves delivery speed, accuracy, and performance while providing attractive GUIs that allow professionally-styled applications without the need to know HTML, CSS, or JavaScript."

"The most valuable feature is how fast you can do applications compared to other frameworks, like Java and PHP."

"Time saved is the most critical benefit that comes to mind when thinking about Oracle Application Express (APEX) because I can develop applications very quickly."

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"We never experienced any problems with scalability."

"I have multiple Kubernetes environments within my environment. TMC gives me a single pane view, which is good for managing everything."

"VMware Tanzu Mission Control has many valuable features, such as ease of use and customization."

"With Tanzu Mission Control, you get a total solution with only one provider."

"The most important thing about the solution is its flexibility."

"There are a lot of services available in VMware Tanzu Application Service, such as databases and application servers. You have everything you need in one application and you do not need to search outside of the solution."

"The Tanzu platform is highly available, scalable, and flexible."

"Defining security metrics has proven beneficial for customers in maintaining a safe environment."

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Cons

"The solution could provide more AI functionalities or AI assistance."

"We would like to see tighter integration with the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure."

"During the upcoming versions, we can modify the current configuration."

"The solution does not support the Linux platform."

"You also need an APEX specialist for deployment because not many people use it."

"When exporting, we can't export dynamic reports, only static reports. For example, when we want to export charts or tables it is only exported as a static report so we can't drop down on these reports; however, we can see this information when we are on the dashboard itself."

"Some of the application interfaces of Oracle Application Express are not very attractive and could be improved."

"Oracle should implement vertical and horizontal data segmentation in APEX's security framework, so Dev teams don't need to do any heavy lifting in the APEX screens. This is a common issue in enterprise apps. It would be nice to seamlessly integrate Git repositories into the development process since the current solution can result in overlapping work or an eventual overwrite. The provided example apps are great, but they could benefit from some added documentation in the "explanation screens"."

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"Customers have noticed a considerable price increase after VMware's acquisition by Broadcom."

"Tanzu could provide more granular control over whatever networking is being done on the containers. I would also like to see a slightly more detailed view of application-level tracing. I'm referring to the connections between different microservices. If they added a service-matching feature, that would be helpful for the customers to build or be more effective."

"Tanzu could provide more granular control over whatever networking is being done on the containers."

"The product should support integration with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)"

"The biggest gap for me was just that the solution is relatively tied to Cloud Foundry. If you have anything you need to deploy outside of that, it becomes burdensome."

"LYNX is a managed cluster solution that takes care of specific details within a cluster, such as sequences or services. I haven't seen this feature in Tanzu Mission Control."

"It is not easy to build a solution with containers. It has a graphical user interface, but you need to have a lot of knowledge of Linux and how to work in the command mode."

"We want to see a new feature that helps build more security architecture like Zero Trust Security or shifting left in Kubernetes."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"When you have a licensed database in an Oracle environment, APEX is free."

"APEX itslelf is a free product, but you will need to license peripheral components."

"The tool is free with the Oracle Database license."

"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."

"The solution is cheap. It's a free solution. I rate the solution's pricing a six or seven out of ten."

"It is expensive, but I don't know what the licensing cost is."

"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."

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"The solution is only for large or medium size enterprises because it is expensive."

"The product is not expensive, but it is not cheap."

"The price of VMware Tanzu Mission Control is greater than that of Red Hat's competitor solution"

"I would recommend that businesses look into the full price for their requirements. The price is high, but there are some open-source add-ons that can be used for customization while keeping costs down, although these might not be suitable for everyone."

"The licensing cost is expensive."

"It is not the most expensive option, and I believe the capabilities align well with the value it provides."

"The solution is bundled in with Cloud Foundry so the pricing is not independent."

"The least expensive licensing cost for VMware is around $350 per core."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	28

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	10

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Application Express (APEX)?

I don't have a straightforward answer regarding pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Oracle Application Express (APEX) because the clients pay for this, not me. I'm the developer hired by one co...

What needs improvement with Oracle Application Express (APEX)?

I chose to rate it a 9 out of 10 because no application is perfect for everything. For instance, if I want to create an application for mobile or offline use, Oracle Application Express (APEX) migh...

What is your primary use case for Oracle Application Express (APEX)?

My main use case for Oracle Application Express (APEX) is to create web applications for companies across various industries like banking, aviation, and pharmacy. A specific example of an applicati...

Which is better - OpenShift Container Platform or VMware Tanzu Mission Control?

Red Hat Openshift is ideal for organizations using microservices and cloud environments. I like that the platform is auto-scalable, which saves overhead time for developers. I think Openshift can b...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Tanzu Mission Control?

The price of VMware Tanzu Mission Control is greater than that of Red Hat's competitor solution. I would rate the pricing of VMware Tanzu Mission Control as four out of ten.

What needs improvement with VMware Tanzu Mission Control?

The product should support integration with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The tool's flexibility in onboarding different clusters needs to improve, it's presently limited to a few clusters on the li...

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Also Known As

Oracle APEX

Tanzu Application Catalog, Application Platform, Application Service, Hub, Mission Control, Service Mesh, Build Service, Concourse for VMware Tanzu

Overview

Oracle Application Express (APEX) offers rapid development with user-friendly design, built-in solutions, and efficient data handling in a low-code environment, integrating seamlessly with Oracle databases.

Oracle Application Express provides robust capabilities for developing web applications, featuring an intuitive interface and seamless Oracle database integration. It facilitates complex process simplification through Interactive Reports and smart sheets. Although it demands a continuous database connection, challenging integration with third-party applications, and workflow enhancements, APEX supports low-code development, making it suitable for swift application deployment. Users mention the requirement for better mobile and offline usage, enhanced reporting features, and improved Oracle Cloud integration.

What are the main features of Oracle Application Express?

Rapid Development: Enables fast application development through an intuitive interface and low-code environment.
Interactive Reports: Simplifies data presentation and management with customizable reports.
Seamless Database Integration: Integrates smoothly with Oracle databases for efficient data handling.
Graphical Capabilities: Offers powerful tools for data visualization and graphical representation.
Security and Stability: Provides robust security features and stability across applications.

What benefits and ROI should users expect from Oracle Application Express?

Efficiency: Speeds up application deployment and reduces development time with low-code tools.
Cost Reduction: Lowers costs by integrating existing Oracle technologies.
Scalability: Supports scalable solutions adaptable to diverse environments and business needs.
User-Friendly: Offers a straightforward design that simplifies user interaction despite being customizable.
Process Optimization: Helps streamline and modernize internal processes, replacing outdated systems.

Companies leverage Oracle Application Express for creating web applications in banking, healthcare, and government sectors. It aids in rapid application development, integrating with Oracle technologies, and updating obsolete systems. Organizations employ it for HR platforms, healthcare portals, complaint management, ERP systems, and interactive reporting tools, emphasizing low-code capabilities for prompt application delivery.

Oracle

VMware Tanzu Platform is designed for cloud-native development and management of Kubernetes, CI/CD processes, microservices, and containerized workloads. It supports deployments both on cloud and on-premises, providing centralized management via Mission Control.

VMware Tanzu Platform offers seamless integration with vSphere, ESX, and vSAN, supporting centralized cluster management and lifecycle management. The platform provides a GUI for monitoring CI/CD pipelines and network policies, enhancing multi-tenancy and Day 2 operations. Users can easily manage Kubernetes clusters, monitor applications, and integrate with tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Cloud Foundry, and Azure. It ensures compliance and security for service providers, financial institutions, and businesses.

What are the key features of VMware Tanzu Platform?

Integration with vSphere, ESX, and vSAN: Enhances compatibility and flexibility.
Seamless Cluster Management: Centralized control over Kubernetes clusters.
CI/CD Pipelines and Network Policies: Simplifies monitoring and management.
Multi-tenancy Support: Facilitates resource sharing among multiple users.
Comprehensive Lifecycle Management: Streamlines deployment and scalability.
Observability Platform: Provides enhanced visibility and control.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in VMware Tanzu Platform reviews?

Centralized Management: Simplifies operations and reduces manual effort.
Enhanced Compliance and Security: Meets regulatory requirements.
Flexibility in Deployment: Supports both cloud and on-premises options.
Seamless Integration: Works with multiple vendors and tools.
Developer-Friendly Environment: Improves productivity and innovation.

Industries such as financial institutions, service providers, and businesses requiring rigorous compliance and security deploy VMware Tanzu Platform. These entities benefit from centralized management, streamlined DevOps processes, and integrated tools, enhancing their capabilities in cloud-native developments and containerized workloads.

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Sample Customers

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

Verizon, Cerner, Zipcar, Avarteq

Oracle Application Express (APEX) vs. VMware Tanzu Platform