We performed a comparison between Microsoft Azure App Service and Oracle Application Express (APEX) 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."Overall, all of the features are very good."
"The program is stable and we've had no technical issues so far."
"The Logic Apps and Azure functions are very robust."
"The solution overall is very good."
"The cost is reasonable."
"It's a platform as a service, so we don't have to manage the infrastructure to hold the websites."
"The technical support from Microsoft Azure App Service is good."
"I'm a decision-maker, not a technician. From my perspective, the most significant advantage is that Azure is a one-stop shop. Everything we needed was included in the Microsoft Agreement. During COVID, it was the most convenient and most straightforward decision."
"This product will speed up development time with helpful production aids."
"Oracle APEX's reporting features are simple yet powerful. The ability to quickly create CRUD screens has simplified many RAD discovery processes, while the APEX environment allows the product owners and dev teams to quickly understand the complex solutions and employ usage statistics to identify areas requiring improvement. The option to add external JavaScript tools in screen development enables the development of complicated mobile or web usage scenarios in rare cases where the APEX UX is not enough."
"The most valuable features are security, stability, and ease of implementation."
"In our experience with Apex, we find that minimizing reliance on HTML and JavaScript is preferable, especially considering our background as seasoned programmers adept in PL/SQL. Incorporating HTML and JavaScript can pose challenges due to potential compatibility issues when updates are made to JavaScript. We also make use of JAPER report integration for generating reports, a practice integral to our reporting procedures."
"One standout feature of Oracle APEX is its seamless integration with backend procedures, allowing for quick updates without changing the front-end interface."
"It provides attractive GUIs allowing professionally-styled applications without the need to know HTML, CSS, or JavaScript."
"I like how we can actively develop and customize APEX because it's on the same database."
"It helps us create web pages quickly."
"Sometimes customer service and support can be challenging."
"If you're on the cloud, you just get a web interface without much detail for additional configuration or the authority to configure the root or system-level configuration."
"The solution is quite expensive. If you need more features, you need to pay for them."
"From an IoT use case perspective, we're all good, however, we should have additional plugins."
"I would like to see some improvement in the UI/UX design, to make navigation of this solution more user friendly. For example, it could contain more explicit information on each of the features."
"Extended uptime and improved speed would be beneficial for both development purposes and the free tier of the service. Currently, the uptime is limited to a few hours per day, which could be increased to provide more continuous and efficient usage."
"The outbound connectivity is not great."
"Initially, there were some rare instances when the server went down because it was deployed on Linux."
"The collaboration and the workflow engine could use some improvement."
"Fixing bugs is difficult because of how the HTML code is generated. It is not always broadly compatible with browsers."
"There is a bit of a learning curve involved when first using the solution."
"The solution does not include a default or custom template like other products."
"You also need an APEX specialist for deployment because not many people use it."
"The migration process is difficult in Oracle Application Express."
"Currently, APEX doesn't have a building workflow engine. I think that's the most important improvement that could be made at this point."
"In terms of improvement, there should be a greater focus on AI and machine learning tools in Oracle APEX."
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Microsoft Azure App Service is ranked 8th in Rapid Application Development Software with 38 reviews while Oracle Application Express (APEX) is ranked 2nd in Rapid Application Development Software with 52 reviews. Microsoft Azure App Service is rated 8.4, while Oracle Application Express (APEX) is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Microsoft Azure App Service writes "A solution with great server management and helps improve performance". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle Application Express (APEX) writes "Has easy-to-use interface design and database design". Microsoft Azure App Service is most compared with Microsoft Power Apps, ServiceNow, Pega BPM, Appian and ServiceNow Now Platform, whereas Oracle Application Express (APEX) is most compared with Microsoft Power Apps, Salesforce Platform, Mendix, Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service and OutSystems. See our Microsoft Azure App Service vs. Oracle Application Express (APEX) report.
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