We performed a comparison between Microsoft Powerapps and Oracle Application Express (APEX) based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Microsoft PowerApps finished ahead in this comparison. Microsoft PowerApps offers slightly better integrations with 3rd party applications and is considered to be more user-friendly. As Microsoft is a very popular ecosystem with many of our users, it is the simple choice for better seamless integration. Oracle’s APEX limitations outside of the Oracle universe presented too many challenges for our users.
"The most valuable feature is automized processes."
"It is good for using for small apps and automation on Office stuff."
"The most valuable feature is the simple data connectivity components."
"The cloud aspect has been great. We don't have to do a lot of research in order to begin integrations. It's so easy to integrate with other solutions."
"I would say that it's a very advanced product because it empowers people to do simple things, which previously may have required people to have some technical skills."
"The most valuable feature is the completeness of the concept. It is not restricted by where you are allowed to use it and that is its greatest strength."
"Can design apps quickly and can connect to any database."
"I like how fast I can develop an application and put it in production with PowerApps. I think the integration is also excellent. The platforms is growing, so they are constantly adding more connectors on all these things."
"I like the way that it automatically goes into the spreadsheets and the users can deal with it."
"I like how we can actively develop and customize APEX because it's on the same database."
"Oracle Application Express is easy to use, people don't have to be developers to use it."
"The solution's most valuable aspect is its Graphics Form Design."
"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."
"Efficient software delivery and a solution that works quickly."
"I like that Oracle Application Express (APEX) is powerful and attractive, allowing my organization to modernize forms within two months. I also found its PWA feature very powerful because you can produce substantial mobile applications."
"It helps us create web pages quickly."
"PowerApps is still a bit new compared to a slightly more mature product such as OutSystems."
"I’d need more time with it. As of now, I can’t think of an area for improvement."
"PowerApps can't do a lot of things that users need now. For example, it can't handle signatures."
"The solution must provide more integration with third-party applications."
"It would be good if this solution supports standard BPN operations. We are thinking of switching to a BPM solution next year because it is not a BPM solution."
"There is room for improvement with the amount of code required to implement the expense classification app."
"Microsoft PowerApps can be more costly for small teams or organizations."
"In my experience, the solution's deployment can be tricky."
"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."
"The solution does not support the Linux platform."
"We would like to see tighter integration with the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure."
"You also need an APEX specialist for deployment because not many people use it."
"Occasionally when trying to un a page, I would be faced with an error number; however, not much information would be provided on the error itself outside of the programming language. It would be nice if more information could be provided."
"The solution does not include a default or custom template like other products."
"The product must provide more triggers."
"I don't like the URL syntax."
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Microsoft Power Apps is ranked 1st in Rapid Application Development Software with 77 reviews while Oracle Application Express (APEX) is ranked 2nd in Rapid Application Development Software with 52 reviews. Microsoft Power Apps is rated 7.8, while Oracle Application Express (APEX) is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Microsoft Power Apps writes "Low-code, low learning curve, and reduces manpower". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle Application Express (APEX) writes "Very stable and efficiently translates languages for the whole user interface in minutes". Microsoft Power Apps is most compared with Mendix, ServiceNow, Appian, OutSystems and Microsoft Azure App Service, whereas Oracle Application Express (APEX) is most compared with Salesforce Platform, Mendix, Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service, Microsoft Azure App Service and OutSystems. See our Microsoft Power Apps vs. Oracle Application Express (APEX) report.
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