Oracle Application Express (APEX) Other Advice

TH
CIO at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

I recommend the solution and rate it an eight out of ten. 

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Saikat Nag - PeerSpot reviewer
Oracle Application Database Administrator at RP Sanjiv Goenka Group

I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.

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JI
Senior Specialist at Celestica International

Although we are satisfied with the current solution in our company, our organization has decided to migrate to the cloud, and they have chosen Azure as the cloud platform. We are responsible for following up with the migration process as a team. Though the cloud and on-premises versions are available for Oracle Application Express (APEX), my company chose Azure.

My company's database uses Oracle products along with Oracle Apache and Palo Alto.

The product's interface is intuitive and easy to use. I would tell those planning to use the solution that it is easy to use and learn. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

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Oracle Application Express (APEX)
April 2024
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SK
Director at GNX Solutions

I rate the solution an eight out of ten. 

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Syed Azimuddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Specialist - Security Solutions at Mannai

Evaluate your implementation team properly before contracting with them. It is important to receive help from the best team in the market.

I rate the solution a nine out of ten. 

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David Darte - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager, Solutions Architect at Compass Consulting sa

Most of the time, I use Oracle Application Express (APEX) for RAD in our organization.

Oracle Application Express (APEX) as a low-cost platform has impacted our company's productivity and project timelines since it is a simple task and offers efficiency, but considering what a user requires to fit in, especially in terms of UI and UX, it can be a much more complicated tool than the other technology in the market.

I don't need to integrate the product with other tools. For IT or web service providers, the integration part of the product works very well. The tool is also easy to implement.

No maintenance or troubleshooting is required for the product. A third party or subcontractor is involved in the maintenance and troubleshooting of the product.

I recommend the product to those who plan to use it because it is easy to use, and its features support the entire solution.

I rate the tool a nine out of ten.

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SM
Database administrator at SSnC

Overall, on a scale of one to ten, I would rate Oracle APEX a nine.

I recommend the solution and I believe it all depends on the complexity of the application they are planning to build. If it is too complex, then I think this may not work. 

APEX is good for medium-complexity applications.
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Amir Tolba - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst at Educational Testing Service

My advice for those interested in using Oracle APEX is to start promptly, as there is a learning curve, particularly if you are less familiar with CSS and JavaScript. In the initial stages, you may encounter limitations when creating more complex interfaces and feature-rich applications, which may require additional effort in terms of CSS and workload. However, for straightforward applications, Oracle APEX is user-friendly and easy to use. Overall, I would rate it as a ten out of ten.

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Shahid Afzal - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Developer at North Swindon Practice Group Surgery

I would highly recommend it to anyone who prefers rapid application development and it surpasses many other tools in the market. The product is user-friendly, and its intuitiveness makes it a standout choice for such development tasks. I would rate it eight out of ten.

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Kamal Deep - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder and Salesforce Consultant at SaaSnic

I would rate this product as a five out of ten, right in the middle. Number one, it is easy to scale for simple matters. However, when it comes to complex development, it can be challenging and time-consuming.

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Dedy Rachmanto - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Information MGT Analyst at Pertamina

Oracle is faster than Power BI, however, it does require more skill to use. It is not easy for the common user to produce a chart from the data. 

I would rate Oracle Application Express (APEX) an eight of 10 overall. 

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RajK7 - PeerSpot reviewer
Architect at SoftClouds

The solution's low-code approach is very good. It improves our productivity and adds a different layer to the existing products, which gives visibility to the customer. It's easy to configure Oracle Application Express.

Maintaining the solution is not very difficult. It will be difficult if you want to change the existing framework and don't know the functionality properly. Only a technical person who has already worked with the platform can upgrade the solution.

Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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Mehdi Hasankhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Development and Implementation at Arak Petrochemical Company

Oracle APEX is a good solution to create web applications quickly and easily, with many options.

Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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aush.111 - PeerSpot reviewer
Engineer at Ooredoo Qatar

I use Oracle APEX for rapid prototyping and deployment. It is the most efficient tool I have used, significantly reducing development time compared to older platforms. With its low-code interface and abundance of features like dynamic actions, APEX simplifies development, especially for those familiar with traditional forms. Its web-based nature and minimal need for customization further enhance its usability. Overall, APEX streamlines the development process and enables quick deployment of applications with minimal coding effort.

The integration capabilities of Oracle APEX are impressive. We have leveraged backend database connections via DB links to interact with multiple databases seamlessly. This allows us to consolidate data from different sources and generate comprehensive reports within a single APEX application. While we haven't fully explored all integration possibilities, APEX supports various functions like JSON files, web services, and REST APIs, offering potential for future integrations, such as with customer compliance systems. 

Overall, I would rate Oracle APEX as an eight out of ten.

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CK
Bachelor Student at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees

Oracle Application Express (APEX) excels in data automation and digitization. 

It also supports Dynamics reports and Dynamics Graphical charts, as well as analytical methods. 

I believe it is good, and it is simple to implement.

You will save a lot of time for developers to develop their use cases, or implement their use cases into the software.

It allows many users to users to use it. I would say it is good software with enough information on the Internet for people to learn.

Just maybe it's not really good for a brand new beginner who doesn't have any programming or software knowledge, it will be a little bit more difficult to speak with Apex, but overall, I think this local platform saved a lot of time for developers or companies to build their customized, management system or customized ERP.

I would rate Oracle Application Express (APEX) a seven out of ten.

The three-point loss is because of the debugging issue that they have, as well as the interface, which is not very straightforward and is not completely understood.

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Luís Silva - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Technical Lead at Human Code

I rate Oracle APEX eight out of 10. It's a good tool that needs more promotion, particularly the cloud solution.

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MM
Computer Specialist at a government with 10,001+ employees

I would suggest trying it for free on the web to see how well it works. You start with the free version, which is version 5.,1 and it's really good. Once you download it and implement it, you have the newest version.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

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Konstantin K - PeerSpot reviewer
Advisory Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

I rate Oracle Application Express (APEX) a nine out of ten.

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Didar Moldabekov - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Database Administrator at Overonix Technologies

I would rate this solution as seven out of ten.

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Ganesh Gurudu - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Developer at Cegal

I'm not a partner of Oracle Application Express (APEX). I work in a company that uses Oracle products.

As Oracle Application Express (APEX) seems to be a good solution, I'd rate it seven out of ten. It has some issues that, if fixed, would make it better.

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IA
Technical team lead at DTC

The solution is directly connected with Oracle Database. Without Oracle Database, we can't develop it. I fully recommend the solution to users who have Oracle Database. We can use the solution for free if we have access to Oracle Database. It also covers some enterprise features. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.

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KR
Enterprise Architect at Prinzhorn IT

I would tell those considering this tool that if you have an Oracle environment, it's worth taking a look at. If you don't have an Oracle environment in place, it's the wrong tool. Also, I would tell them to stick to the standard functionalities of APEX and not try to extend it with custom code. We learned that if you stick to the standards the application gives you, it's easy to maintain and it's easy to transfer from one developer to another. If you start to create custom code in hidden areas, it's very hard for the next developer to find the code.

I would rate this solution as an eight out of ten.

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RR
CEO at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees

I would rate it 9 out of 10. 

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Imtiaz  Ahmad - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at Wellness One Day Surgery Center

I work in the healthcare sector, and the EMR system I'm using is developed on Oracle Application Express (APEX). My organization also uses Microsoft 365, but just the basic version for exchange purposes.

I'm a user of Oracle Application Express (APEX). I'm using a very old version of Oracle Application Express (APEX), version 4.2.

I'd advise anyone looking into using Oracle Application Express (APEX) to try the new version of the solution rather than the old version because the new version is good. Oracle has updated the forms and reports in the latest version and integrated many APIs for open-source solutions. The new version of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is more advanced than the older version because it now has SQL server compatibility, so I recommend it.

My rating for Oracle Application Express (APEX) is six out of ten, particularly for the current version used in my organization, as it has a lot of issues, but as I've said, it's an old version that needs to be updated to the latest one.

My organization is an Oracle customer.

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AG
Senior Oracle Apex Developer at Abu Dhabi City Municipality

I'd recommend the solution to others. The company should push for it.

Our company is an Oracle partner. 

I would rate it ten out of ten. 

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AF
Oracle Applications Consultant at ASAM Conseil Inc

I would rate this solution 7 out of 10. 

The only advice I can give is to just try it and give it a chance.

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AL
Coordinador de inteligencia empresarial at Grupo Orbis

Oracle Application Express it's a very good solution for many use cases. It can be deployed rapidly and I highly recommend it for the replacement of users' databases, such as Access.

I rate Oracle Application Express a nine out of ten.

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OA
Senior Chief Engineer at ministry of electricity

In order to go with APEX, you need to know everything about Oracle as a database, starting from a secure fundamental as the beginning, PL/SQL, and administration of the database. You have to know about HTML5, JavaScript query, and jQuery.

I would rate APEX a seven out of ten. The drawback of APEX is the relation between APEX and Oracle, there is no relation between APEX and other databases. It's very good for learning APEX and it is stable. 

Your company has to understand how to invest in it. It is a wonderful database. If it's Oracle, it is the best one in the world. So when we invest in people, invest in Oracle, we will get our results. Everything is available and everything can be developed with any applications. 

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Mehdi Hasankhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Development and Implementation at Arak Petrochemical Company

I think it's a very good solution for developing web applications. It's very easy to expand the web application and have strong security in the functionality and availability on the Oracle APEX. I think if some company chooses Oracle APEX as a solution, it's a better base for any web development.

On a scale from one to ten, where one is the worst and ten is the best, I would rate APEX as absolutely a 10. When I started to work in my company they solved a lot of problems for creating a small application, a small form for reporting for anything by using Oracle APEX. Now that I use Oracle APEX I think it is the best solution for my development.

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SP
IT Developer at Bdl

Earlier, we were using Oracle applications. Now, we are using APEX. I will recommend the solution to others. Overall, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.

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Abedulrazag Alkhatib - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Specialist at ARXOS

I'm an expert on Oracle Application Express (APEX).

I'm working with the latest Oracle Application Express (APEX) release.

I have many Oracle Application Express (APEX) projects, with one project deployed on-premises, and another on the cloud, using an autonomous database.

Two people work on the Oracle Application Express (APEX) deployment, which is the magic of this solution because it only requires two people to deploy on a massive project, even with hundreds of CRs. The deployment process is smooth.

Compared to Oracle Forms, Oracle Application Express (APEX) requires eighty percent less maintenance.

The ministry has seven thousand concurrent users working with the solution, with one hundred thousand transactions daily and about sixty thousand reports printed daily.

I would recommend Oracle Application Express (APEX) to others looking into using it one hundred percent. I'd tell you not to go with other tools because there's no comparison between Oracle Application Express (APEX) and its competitors. I have twenty years of experience in development, and I've worked on Java, .NET, Oracle forms, Vega, and low-code developments. I hardly have to work when using Oracle Application Express (APEX). My advice is to choose it over others.

I'm giving Oracle Application Express (APEX) a perfect score of ten. I'm giving it a hundred percent rating.

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AV
Software Developer at Watronix Information Technology Ltd

It all depends on the solutions you seek. But, yes, I would probably recommend this solution to others.

I would rate Oracle Application Express (APEX) a six out of ten. The idea of the product is good, but there are issues that make it difficult to work with.

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VC
Sr. Director at LogiCorner Info Tech.

Oracle APEX significantly reduces the effort that needs to be put into development, allowing us to focus more on system analysis.

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MB
Specialist EHR Implementation at siut

Apex is a great tool, you can use it for your regular business affairs and it's a very productive solution with great features. I really appreciate the people who created it.

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CH
Facility director at a aerospace/defense firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

I rate this solution seven out of 10. 

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it_user486555 - PeerSpot reviewer
Physical Scientist at a government

It is a free product. Install it and start having fun. APEX out of the box is pretty good and very easy to get started. You can get your data out in five minutes. I’d give it an eight out of ten.

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Farah Kasabri - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Manager at Augusta Victoria Hospital

It secure, stable, and the support is very good as well.

I would rate this an eight out of ten.

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MW
Consultant at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Once you start to develop with APEX, you will be hated by programmers and coders. They will want to show you that they can do the same as you can do. 

My advice would be to just use this solution.

I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.

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SA
Engineer at a university with 10,001+ employees

Oracle APEX would be great for a big company and with a strong client base where project web pages are needed as soon as possible. The product reduces the time to market for your product and you can write websites by different configurations.

Overall, I would rate the product an eight out of ten.

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IA
IT Specialist at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

I would rate Apex 10 out of 10.

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SY
Founder at Avsa Danismanlik Ltd Sti

We are a consultancy firm for IT purposes, software. Especially, we are engaged in the insurance and banking finance sector. 

We have a very large and deep knowledge of accounting software. Our team is very experienced, senior developers, and business analysts.

We are migrating our Oracle Forms to APEX. In the future, we will continue to use APEX.

I would highly recommend this product to others who are interested in using it.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

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BB
Managing Partner & Oracle ERP Technical Consultant at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

The forums are quick, and I follow those to lookup features, and I just recall it. I follow all the online seminars and that was enough for me.

There are some restrictions when using this product, but it can be valuable for developing and integrated with E-Business Suite. Because in some instances, some tools aren't available in the E-Business Suite environment. 

On a scale from one to ten, I would give Oracle Application Express (APEX) an eight.

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AG
Senior Database Developer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

APEX is a pretty old application and a pretty old environment. Most people are usually trying to get rid of it rather than bringing it onboard. For anyone still considering it, I strongly suggest going to the cloud application because the general strategy of Oracle Corporation is to support applications on the cloud. There are multiple other solutions to consider from Oracle or other vendors as well.  

On a scale of one to ten where one is the worst and ten is the best, I would rate Oracle Application Express depending on the task. For some tasks, it is just perfect. You can say it would be an eight or nine-out-of-ten for quickly creating an application that does not need strong security. But for some tasks, like when you try enhancing an application, the score is pretty low. In that case, I would give the product a three or a four.  

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KA
Technical Director at Look Ltd

My advice for anybody who is implementing APEX is to use the default parameters and do not do anything that is customized.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

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it_user486579 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at Viscosity North America

If you are looking for performance and speed for your application, I would choose Apex. I would rate it a seven out of ten.

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it_user486579 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at Viscosity North America

If you are looking for performance and speed for your application, I would choose APEX. I would rate it a seven out of ten.

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it_user486540 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

I wouldn’t recommend an official training by Oracle. They are too long and expensive; however, there is tons of information on the web, many books, and a lot of third party trainers that run reduced versions of the introductory seminars. Apex even provides a two-day tutorial that I think is pretty good. It shows you the basic concepts like how to use the tool and what is available.

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HN
CTO at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

We are just customers and end-users of the product.

We are still running a test, or a POC, to see if we like how the system operates for our organization.

I would rate the solution at a six out of ten. If it had VPN process management, I would likely rate it higher.

While I would recommend the solution, it would depend on an organization's requirements.

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AV
Software Developer at Watronix Information Technology Ltd

My advice to someone considering this solution is to look into older applications. 

I would rate Oracle APEX an eight out of ten. 

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FP
General manager at Temporis Latin America Spa

I would recommend this solution. I would rate Oracle Application Express (APEX) an eight out of ten.

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Buyer's Guide
Oracle Application Express (APEX)
April 2024
Learn what your peers think about Oracle Application Express (APEX). Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: April 2024.
768,415 professionals have used our research since 2012.