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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 April 2025, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 8.2%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Creator is 0.9%, down from 0.9% 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

"The most valuable feature of Oracle APEX is its comprehensive set of features for creating user-friendly and visually appealing applications."
"Oracle APEX allows our company to complete webpage projects easily in a fast turnaround time."
"You don't have to know a lot of PL because it's built on PL/SQL. You don't need developers. You only need to design a good application that resolves a problem, or many problems, for companies and you're ready to go."
"The solution can efficiently translate from English to another language including Arabic using the XLIFF format."
"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."
"I like how we can actively develop and customize APEX because it's on the same database."
"The product is easy to use."
"The database is super easy to use for creating tables."
"Basically, the application development part of the solution is one of the main features I like since it is quick."
"Zoho Creator provides a quick turnaround in terms of project closures, which is the most important benefit."
"Zoho Creator helps to maintain the products in development."
"It is very easy to build applications on the product."
"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."
"It has a simple user interface, not so difficult to use. You can add AI models, integration, and third-party connections."
"The product’s MIS feature is very valuable to us."
"The solution's flexibility and quick turnaround are valuable."
 

Cons

"Being able to only design with HTML and CSS can be limiting as to what can be accomplished."
"The solution’s pricing is high if you use it on the OCA platform. It’s also a little bit costly. However, if we use it on an on-premises Oracle database, the pricing is cheaper."
"There is a bit of a learning curve involved when first using the solution."
"The user interface needs to be improved. It should be more user-friendly."
"Better connection and integration with non-Oracle databases is needed."
"The user interface needs to be improved."
"The product's stability has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Connections to the application pages are not handled well and at times more than one user can be accessing an application with the same ID."
"Though the pricing level is low compared to other products in the market, I suggest they allow portal users to pay for the solution based on their requirements."
"We face issues while moving from one form to another form. We have a negative impression of the tool's support since they do not provide us assistance with our queries. They don't have solid answers to our questions."
"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 UI must be improved."
"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."
"The platform's technical support services need improvement."
"The layout of the form site needs some improvements because you can only create a basic layout and templates in the forms."
"Sometimes technical support does not answer our queries."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"I would rate it around an eight in terms of price, with one being low and ten being high."
"I believe that the solution's pricing is high."
"It's a free solution with no additional costs."
"It is expensive, but I don't know what the licensing cost is."
"The tool is not expensive."
"The pricing is very good and less expensive than Mendix or OutSystems."
"It is expensive in comparison to other products."
"The Enterprise version costs INR 1500 per month."
"Anyone can start using the solution with less than 15 to 30 dollars a month per user. It is worth the money."
"The plan provided is presented on a monthly basis, giving an idea of the cost each month. However, the actual cost is calculated and charged on a yearly or annual basis. The cost is displayed in a detailed manner, breaking down the amount charged annually, and presenting it in a monthly format."
"It is at the bottom end of the price range."
"The tool has three plans and one of them costs 50 dollars per month."
"I rate the solution an eight out of ten for pricing since it is really cheap."
"Zoho Creator's price is reasonable compared to other vendors."
"Zoho Creator started at 800 rupees, about $10 per month."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
33%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Educational Organization
70%
Financial Services Firm
5%
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

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Sample Customers

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