We performed a comparison between Oracle Application Express (APEX) and Pega BPM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Rapid Application Development Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."Oracle APEX improved our organization by making it possible for us to implement agile project development."
"It has many ready modules that can be used and developed."
"This product will speed up development time with helpful production aids."
"It helps us create web pages quickly."
"The most valuable applications within the organization are primarily data forms and extended reports."
"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's most valuable aspect is its Graphics Form Design."
"Oracle Application Express is easy to use, people don't have to be developers to use it."
"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."
"The most valuable features of the solution are case management, routing, and low-code environment."
"The most valuable feature of Pega BPMI would be the academy courses, specifically the Product Development Network (PDN). Additionally, our organization has a dedicated Customer Engagement Team that we work closely with to achieve our goals."
"In general, we use web services to integrate this solution with our other tools. It is the main approach we use with this solution and it integrates with all tools that we need. If you want to integrate with other solutions such ThreatFire or similar, it is possible as well."
"The solution offers excellent workflows."
"The most valuable features of Pega BPM are low code, no code, functionality, and easy development."
"The case management is great."
"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
"Source control could be stronger in Oracle Application Express (APEX). It needs some work."
"The migration process is difficult in Oracle Application Express."
"Connecting with Oracle and the relation with Oracle at the database as a procedure needs improvement."
"It should have the functionality to develop mobile applications. It would also be good if they can improve development in videos and other formats."
"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."
"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."
"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 cost of licensing could be improved."
"Pega should work on redefining their model and creating a demand for their skills."
"I think there is room for improvement in the low code/ no code environment that they're promoting now. That needs to be aligned a little bit more. I still feel that it is not that friendly for a person who has no experience with Pega to just go in and try to create something."
"The biggest thing I have seen is when going from one version to another and upgrading to the latest version, it takes a pretty long time for an organization to go through an upgrade process. I think that's an area where they can make it a little smoother."
"The pricing model needs to be improved. Right now, it's too expensive."
"The licensing cost is very high."
"Reporting is not so clear and not so great. We really struggle to get the right reporting. When we need reporting based on the content of the tickets, we are not able to get it. The MIS reporting is not great. That's one of the reasons why we are switching to ServiceNow. Its compatibility with the higher versions of Internet Explorer should be improved. It really works well in Mozilla Firefox or any other browser, but when it comes to Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer, sometimes, the layout gets disturbed. The positioning of the buttons changes, and there is some distortion in the layout. I am not sure whether it is our configuration problem or Pega's, but when it is working in Mozilla Firefox, it should also work in Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer."
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Oracle Application Express (APEX) is ranked 2nd in Rapid Application Development Software with 52 reviews while Pega BPM is ranked 7th in Rapid Application Development Software with 57 reviews. Oracle Application Express (APEX) is rated 8.2, while Pega BPM is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Oracle Application Express (APEX) writes "An easy-to-use format that is flexible and scalable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Pega BPM writes "Provides built-in frameworks that can be reused and reduces time and cost". Oracle Application Express (APEX) is most compared with Microsoft Power Apps, Salesforce Platform, Mendix, Microsoft Azure App Service and Oracle Project Visual Code, whereas Pega BPM is most compared with ServiceNow, Camunda, Appian, IBM BPM and Microsoft Power Apps. See our Oracle Application Express (APEX) vs. Pega BPM report.
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