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Docker vs Oracle Application Express (APEX) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 14, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Docker
Ranking in Development Platforms
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Container Management (5th), Software Supply Chain Security (5th)
Oracle Application Express ...
Ranking in Development Platforms
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
58
Ranking in other categories
Rapid Application Development Software (4th), Low-Code Development Platforms (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Development Platforms category, the mindshare of Docker is 37.3%, up from 19.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 16.7%, down from 34.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Gur Sannikov - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers reliability and helps to save on costs
In terms of the impact of container orchestration, I would say that though my company does not currently use a lot of containers, we plan to move to containers. I recommend others to just use the internet than ChatGPT since mostly all issues are already known and very easy to deal with so it is better to use the knowledge from the industry. In terms of the use of Docker for AI projects or workflows, I would say that my company deploys AI applications on Docker, like any other application and pipeline. The tools or practices that have proven to be the most beneficial for our company's AI initiatives are agnostic to Docker. There is nothing special in Docker, and our company just uses it to deploy applications. The value derived from the use of the product revolves around the scalability and the reliability it offers. The product helps with the cost-savings part since it saves time and money linked with the amount of engineers required to spend time on operations. I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
David Darte - PeerSpot reviewer
A low-code platform which is easy to use
If our company tries to fit into the product exactly what the end users request, then the UI part can get complicated, making it an area of concern where improvements are required. I experience a few problems when trying to send emails through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, but I don't think it is an issue that is directly related to Oracle Application Express (APEX). The problem of sending emails arises when Oracle Application Express (APEX) is inside Oracle Cloud Infrastructure since it is a bit complicated or difficult to understand where to take care of the setup part to be able to just send out emails properly. The aforementioned details can be considered for improvement in the product.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Docker packages up an application as a single item that you can then run without the need to install or configure it to work on any specific machine."
"We use Docker to facilitate deployment, updates, and management."
"We are able to stop our containers or stop the service with a single command."
"The solution's customer service is good."
"The most valuable feature of Docker is that it provides a containerized environment. The isolation between the environments is beneficial. Additionally, the solution is easy to use."
"The ability to use an image with the software built into it, rather than just the software, is beneficial."
"The most valuable feature of Docker is the dedicated QA environment for connecting the team members. Additionally, there are many core features available and it is highly secure when we are imaging a client's server."
"The scalability of Docker is good."
"The solution can efficiently translate from English to another language including Arabic using the XLIFF format."
"The product is easy to use."
"Oracle APEX improved our organization by making it possible for us to implement agile project development."
"Efficient software delivery and a solution that works quickly."
"This product will speed up development time with helpful production aids."
"With only a browser, it is very easy to develop in a web environment."
"It helps us create web pages quickly."
"It's low code, or even no code. It's very flexible, allowing you to achieve what you want. You can customize applications with very little code, which is the best part."
 

Cons

"Management can be improved with the necessary tools for orchestration."
"We are facing multiple issues with the solution's stability."
"One of the challenges I face with Docker is debugging containers within the infrastructure. It can be tricky to debug applications inside containers, which is a common issue among developers. If easier tools or methods were available to debug applications within Docker containers, it would be very beneficial."
"The security layer is very vulnerable, although they are working to improve the system hardening and email hardening."
"We'd like knowledge transfer to be easier."
"I advise new users to review their website, commands, and the steps for creating images."
"Stability is an area with a shortcoming."
"Enhancing artificial intelligence capabilities and cluster management should be a priority. It should facilitate some security management."
"We would like to see tighter integration with the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure."
"The solution has some stability problems that need to be resolved."
"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 can be modern and more user-friendly."
"The product's stability has certain shortcomings, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The grid reports contain a lot of bugs."
"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."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I use the solution's open-source version."
"There is a license needed to use Docker."
"Docker is a free tool."
"Docker is a free open-source solution."
"Its convenience edition is free of cost."
"Since Docker is an open-source solution, it is free of cost."
"Docker is cost-effective and open-source."
"Pricing is based on the number of users."
"I would rate it around an eight in terms of price, with one being low and ten being high."
"If you have a license to Oracle database, you can access APEX."
"The tool is free with the Oracle Database license."
"Apex is not priced separately; instead, it is associated with the Oracle database. A free option for Oracle database and Apex can be downloaded and installed on this complimentary database version. This aligns with our current approach."
"Oracle Application Express (APEX) is free, so this is another magic of the solution. You just get charged for the database license, which I don't need."
"There is a trial version available that can be used free of charge."
"The product is completely free of cost."
"I believe APEX comes bundled with the database, including autonomous database and other related database products, so the pricing is quite reasonable."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Insurance Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
32%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Docker?
We are using Docker to host applications.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Docker?
Our customers buy the software and the prices are available on Docker Hub. The subscription is typically yearly, and customers will need to buy the subscription directly. They can purchase it thems...
What needs improvement with Docker?
Docker is a time-tested, proven solution with industry-wide applications. There can be challenges with port mapping, however, that's not related to Docker itself.
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)?
The user interface needs to be improved. It should be more user-friendly.
 

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Oracle APEX
 

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Sample Customers

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