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FlutterFlow vs Oracle Application Express (APEX) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

FlutterFlow
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
18th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Application Express ...
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
Rapid Application Development Software (2nd), Development Platforms (3rd)
 

Featured Reviews

Bibhu Sahu - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 16, 2024
Simplifies integrations, accelerates development timelines, and offers a good MVP
We integrate FlutterFlow into our app development process by first developing the code using the enterprise ID. Once the code is ready, we preview it and then download it. We have built a CI process where the code, once pushed to the gate, is processed by CI actions to generate the appropriate output, whether it is an IPA or APK file. While FlutterFlow currently focuses on website development, we write the code in a way that allows us to adapt it for mobile apps as well. We maintain a unified codebase for all three platforms, ensuring consistency and efficiency in our development workflow. FlutterFlow accelerated my development timeline on a project where I needed a simple website with basic navigation and form submissions. While it lacks advanced design pattern options and some features are still maturing, it simplifies integration and speeds up development. FlutterFlow's UI design capabilities have significantly impacted my app development by allowing me to communicate marketing concepts more effectively through visual flow. Every feature in FlutterFlow, from screen design to integrations, has been valuable for my development efforts. However, having better support for multiple design patterns and ensuring compatibility with custom changes would greatly improve the development experience. Overall, I would rate FlutterFlow as an eight out of ten.
Syed Azimuddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 3, 2022
An easy-to-use format that is flexible and scalable
Our company has a partnership with the solution and we use it as a development platform. We have between 500 to 1,000 users.  The virtual patching feature is valuable.  The solution does its job by providing the needed protection.  The easy-to-use format is flexible and can scale.  The solution…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of FlutterFlow are the integrations and workflows."
"FlutterFlow offers a lot, but one feature that really helps me is the debugging features that allow me to test everything on the spot. This is really helpful."
"One of the most valuable features is that we can develop everything locally and deploy it for different kinds of operators in different locations, so we can do our job in one piece. The benefit of that is that others can use these applications. They connect to the internet to do these kinds of applications based on the permissions for those users."
"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward."
"This product will speed up development time with helpful production aids."
"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."
"By using Express, we are able to load the data and integrate it into our data map."
"Oracle Application Express is easy to use, people don't have to be developers to use it."
"Personally, I would say that Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a powerful tool...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."
"The most valuable features of Oracle Application Express (APEX) are the ease and speed of development. Instead of engaging a large team of middleware, front-end, and database engineers, we can have professional look at the front end and have the user interface up and running in a matter of days. However, if you want to go far and implement very custom features, it doesn't require a lot of knowledge of front-end development, such as HTML, JavaScript, or other aspects."
 

Cons

"The UI components could be more standardized. Sometimes, for certain properties, I have to search more than I do with other platforms. With other platforms, once you know one, you know all. But with FlutterFlow, sometimes you have to look around for what you need."
"There is room for improvement in advanced functionality so it could cater to more complex app development needs."
"Currently, APEX doesn't have a building workflow engine. I think that's the most important improvement that could be made at this point."
"I would like to see easier integration into active directory authentication. Also, maybe integration of JavaScript frameworks would resolve some issues."
"I don't like the URL syntax."
"There is one disadvantage. When facing problems, it can be difficult to find solutions online (Google/YouTube), unlike with Java coding, where solutions are readily available on Google."
"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."
"Fixing bugs is difficult because of how the HTML code is generated. It is not always broadly compatible with browsers."
"Another issue I used to encounter was with the debugging functions. I believe this is an area where Oracle APEX could improve significantly in terms of displaying error messages or error pages. It is very difficult to detect bugs or which bugs you are having when it comes to errors or which errors you have."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the licensing costs a three out of ten, with ten being expensive and one being cheap. Currently, I use the free version."
"I would rate it around an eight in terms of price, with one being low and ten being high."
"The pricing is mid-range so is neither expensive nor cheap."
"I believe that the solution's pricing is high."
"Oracle Express comes with the Oracle license, it is a bundle."
"The solution is free if you are using on Oracle database."
"The tool is free with the Oracle Database license."
"The solution is moderately priced, where it is neither cheap nor expensive."
"The pricing is very good and less expensive than Mendix or OutSystems."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
30%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about FlutterFlow?
FlutterFlow offers a lot, but one feature that really helps me is the debugging features that allow me to test everything on the spot. This is really helpful.
What needs improvement with FlutterFlow?
The UI components could be more standardized. Sometimes, for certain properties, I have to search more than I do with other platforms. With other platforms, once you know one, you know all. But wit...
What is your primary use case for FlutterFlow?
I use it as a personal assistant application. I use several tools; for the front end, I start with FlutterFlow. For the back-end, I use two other tools: Firebase and Supabase. Firebase handles the ...
 

Also Known As

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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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