Jitterbit Vinyl vs Oracle Application Express (APEX) comparison

Jitterbit and Oracle are both solutions in the Rapid Application Development Software category. Jitterbit is ranked #24 with an average rating of 8.0, while Oracle is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.3. Jitterbit holds a 0.3% mindshare in RADS, compared to Oracle’s 8.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Jitterbit users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Jitterbit Vinyl and Oracle Application Express (APEX) are two prominent application development platforms. Oracle Application Express (APEX) seems to have the upper hand due to its robust features, making it the preferred choice for users seeking premium functionality.

Features: Jitterbit Vinyl is appreciated for its easy-to-use integration capabilities, intuitive workflow automation, and competitive pricing. Oracle Application Express (APEX) is recognized for its comprehensive development environment, advanced data management tools, and powerful customization options.

Room for Improvement: Users suggest that Jitterbit Vinyl could benefit from enhanced data transformation capabilities, additional APIs, and better mobile interface adaptation. Oracle Application Express (APEX) users report a need for improved mobile interface adaptation, more seamless updates, and enhanced user experience for non-technical users.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Jitterbit Vinyl's deployment process is straightforward and quick, supported by responsive customer service. Oracle Application Express (APEX) provides reliable support but has a more complex deployment process that may require higher technical skill, although its thorough documentation helps mitigate deployment challenges.

Pricing and ROI: Jitterbit Vinyl customers find the setup costs reasonable and appreciate the quick return on investment due to its intuitive nature. Oracle Application Express (APEX) has higher upfront costs, but users feel the robust feature set justifies the price, resulting in substantial long-term ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Jitterbit Vinyl vs. Oracle Application Express (APEX) Report (Updated: March 2025).

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Jitterbit Vinyl

Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software

24th

Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms

23rd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No-Code Development Platforms (7th)

Oracle Application Express ...

Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software

4th

Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Jitterbit Vinyl is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 8.2%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Larry Egan

VP Strategic Technologies at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc

Can connect to any data source so we don't need to replicate data into a data warehouse to do reporting analytics

Having been a customer of theirs for a long time, I think the UI needed improvements early on. But, they have done a remarkable job catching up in that regard. They have always been great at connecting to a variety of data sources. They are a leader in that space. They do a great job, from a business analyst perspective, helping you shape what the ultimate system is going to look like. There really aren't a lot of areas that need improvement. The areas that they have, they are keenly aware of and have made great strides in recent releases.

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Rodrigo-Mesquita

Senior Software developer at QV Systems

Rapid application development empowers big projects in months

The ability to quickly develop applications without needing to code a lot is very valuable. It is very quick to create a page, and one can use AI to speed up software development. It is easy to learn. In my company, we could develop a very big application in a couple of months.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product has reduced the time that it takes us to produce apps."

"The way that they've done some of the reports, they've created really great data dumps. If I want to see a snapshot of something in time, for a given timeframe, I can download it. From that download, I can create further analysis or do my own thing with it, which is really helpful. I'm even able to go back several years and get data."

"One of the most valuable features of the solution is how rapid we can implement it, going from a design to an operational concept in a very short period of time."

"App development, database storage, and 3rd party app integrations are great."

"Vinyl has been a game changer in how we can now quickly deploy key features and new products."

"Maintenance is very minimal. With our live production applications, they just don't break, which is great. We love that. There's zero-to-little maintenance required."

"The product is super fast at getting things done."

"When it comes to the speed of development of the applications with Zudy VINYL it has been the fastest and most powerful that I've been able to do. We've tried building things from scratch. It takes an enormous amount of time. We've cut that time by probably a fifth, with more power. I've been very happy with the speed of doing things in Zudy VINYL."

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"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."

"We set up the HTTP server and installed the Apex Xamarin DB using the Mark Hill SQL packages for an older version. That's the extent of our configuration."

"Oracle APEX is very easy to use and comes with a lot of ready-made components that speed up the process of creating reports and dashboards."

"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 product's initial setup phase was straightforward."

"I like how we can actively develop and customize APEX because it's on the same database."

"Personally, I would say that Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a powerful tool...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."

"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."

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Cons

"Right now it's very dependent on having an imagination to understand."

"Version 2.3 has a good UI but we want a more customizable UI."

"The features that I'd like to see in VINYL next would be the ability to have more control over, or have a rule-based control over column headings and column labels."

"Eventually, a nicer way to create certain features, like the way that we create PDFs, would help. Sometimes the way that it resizes when I have multiple windows up, could also be better. It's minor stuff though. It's edge-case stuff."

"During the initial rollout, the text editor wasn't 100% what we were looking for, but we were able to get the job done. After some discussions and finding ways to use different plugins during the short term, Zudy actually came back a few months later and said that they have integrated a standard product into their text editing that checked all the boxes for us."

"I would like them to build out more tools for communication, particularly the ability to do a multinode panel via email."

"I don't have a lot of negative things to say about the platform. One of the things we joke about, because it is very minor in detail, is that as with any platform, when you're hosting a live webinar on a GoToMeeting or a Zoom, everything slows down a little bit. So when you're doing a live demo internally with folks, the platform can go a step slower. That's not necessarily just a Zudy thing."

"The documentation isn't everything it could be, and the user forum is not always the most helpful."

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"It has a bit of a strict framework, you have to make all the time adjustments in their JavaScript. Another downside is that it's only available for Oracle databases."

"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."

"Fixing bugs is difficult because of how the HTML code is generated. It is not always broadly compatible with browsers."

"It can be modern and more user-friendly."

"The user interface needs to be improved."

"Oracle is more of a database-oriented solution and is not very flexible in app development."

"It should have the functionality to develop mobile applications. It would also be good if they can improve development in videos and other formats."

"The workflow engine should be embedded in the solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have seen a 30 percent decrease in time for some of our workflows."

"We haven't really had any issues with pricing. Like with any good partnership, you're paying a fair and good price for a good product. That's where great partnerships are developed, when one side doesn't feel like they won in a deal; when both sides feel like they won. That's where we are with Zudy VINYL."

"The value for us for VINYL is that we've got one fee that we're paying per year and we can deploy and build as many apps and bring in as many users as we need."

"Pricing and licensing are expensive."

"The licensing costs we pay are, I believe about 5,000 a month. That's every quarter. We've been doing it for about a year now, and the prices have remained steady. We feel it's a reasonable cost for what we're getting because it's unlimited users. So as big as you want to make it, you're not constrained by a per-user licensing cost or any of those other restrictions, so that's going to stifle your development."

"Our licensing costs are approximately 100K annually, and from my perspective, that really is quite the value with the flexibility and what we're getting from the product."

"I feel the product’s pricing is a good value. The licensing model is very straightforward. You license the platform and you can build however many solutions you want with it."

"The pricing is moderate. It's okay."

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"The solution is free if you are using on Oracle database."

"We have an Oracle basic product license, and then we can use Oracle APEX for free. We have many licenses for Oracle for approximately 20 processors."

"When buying the data license, APEX is included."

"It is expensive, but I don't know what the licensing cost is."

"The pricing is very good and less expensive than Mendix or OutSystems."

"The product is completely free of cost."

"Oracle Express comes with the Oracle license, it is a bundle."

"Oracle Application Express (APEX) comes with Oracle. The Oracle price itself. I do not know the exact cost. Oracle is flexible on its price. If you overspend on your hardware, then I don't think you will overpay. I heard that Oracle is more expensive than other databases, but when you consider Oracle is the best traditional relational database out there. You get what you pay for."

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Computer Software Company

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Educational Organization

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Zudy VINYL?

The ZPM system enables us to organize projects and monitor their progress. The ease of logging into the VINYL app to test new features makes testing smoother, and we feel more involved in the crea...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zudy VINYL?

Payment processing has changed since Jitterbit acquired Zudy. We previously cut checks, but we are no longer allowed. This has made paying for the service more complicated, but the issue is being r...

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What needs improvement with Zudy VINYL?

Some aspects of VINYL are limiting from a B2C standpoint. For example, it would be nice to have more flexibility with what the VINYL parameters allow us to develop within the app. It is difficult t...

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What do you like most about Oracle Application Express (APEX)?

The product is fast.

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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.

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What needs improvement with Oracle Application Express (APEX)?

Using AI to analyze data without needing much code would be better. Also, although the interface is easy to change, it could have more features.

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Overview

Jitterbit's Vinyl (previously Zudy) is an enterprise low-code application platform that makes it easy to build scalable, end-to-end apps that are easily integrated with new and existing systems. Designed for large enterprises to solve complex business problems at scale, Vinyl empowers anyone to create fully integrated, bi-directional applications in weeks. Powerful enough for Full Stack Developers, intuitive enough for Citizen Developers/Business Technologists, Vinyl empowers you to create secure apps that run on any device, automate any business process, and integrate any data source without coding.

Create fully integrated, bi-directional applications
Utilize guided development and visual rule builders
Predictable pricing with no per-user fees
Integrate the entire ecosystem without impacting source data
Protect apps with enterprise-grade security
Integrate real-time data
Deploy apps via enterprise cloud, on-premise or hosted
Improve customer digital experience

For more information: www.jitterbit.com/product/viny

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Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a low-code development platform that enables users to build enterprise apps securely and scalably. APEX, which offers world-class features, can be deployed anywhere. As part of the Oracle Database, developers can develop superior apps 20x more quickly by using all of the tools provided in a single, extensible platform.

Oracle APEX, a cloud platform that has been around for over 20 years, eliminates complexities associated with app building while delivering results faster and at a lower cost. The low-code aspect offers developers a visual approach to app development that accelerates the development process. Oracle APEX also provides a lively, global, and growing community of developers that can connect and share resources with each other.

Features of Oracle Application Express (APEX)

App building requires complexities and expert knowledge in vast web technologies. With Oracle APEX, these complexities involved with multi-faceted applications are reduced, and developers are provided with the rich features they need to fix business problems and create solutions. These features include:

Data: Oracle APEX offers revolutionary functionality to enable developers to turn data into information, no matter where that data is from. Under this functionality, you can display, chart, manipulate, and process data effortlessly and accurately.

Accessibility: Developers can build highly accessible and inclusive web apps for users with various abilities and requirements. Oracle APEX aims to provide a good user experience for everybody, with accessibility bug fixes and continuous improvements of their testing strategies.

Globalization: Oracle APEX provides the ability to create a framework to maintain well-performing applications in multiple languages and environments.

Smart Filters and Search: users can rapidly reduce searched data and remove clutter with search terms and filter suggestions for a more simplified user experience.

Security: Oracle APEX empowers web application builders to develop apps without compromising on security. Despite the constant increase of attacks and modification of web standards, developers can stay focused on their tasks without leaving applications exposed.

Monitoring: Monitoring and logging are built into Oracle APEX, which provides valuable insight into how users interact with your applications, as well as any hacking attempts, application errors, and performance issues.

User Interface: Developers can build modern web applications that are responsive, easily customizable, highly accessible, and simple to maintain with Universal Theme, a user interface for Application Express.

Reviews from Real Users

Oracle Application Express is a favorite among developers looking to create web applications quickly and securely for many reasons, which include its ease of use and the ability to quickly create public applications

A senior database developer at a tech services company notes, "This is a good application for quickly creating public applications."

Alvaro L., an intelligence coordinator at Grupo Orbis, writes, "Oracle Application Express is easy to use, people don't have to be developers to use it."

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Sample Customers

Aetna, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc., Alvarez and Marsal, Audacy, Barstool Sports, Brooks Brothers, Cal-Maine Foods Inc., CNH Financial, Collette Travel, Darn Tough Vermont, DXL, Fresh Direct, iHeartMedia, Intra-Cellular Therapies, JBS Foods, J.Crew, Kraft Sports Group, MEMIC, New England Patriots, PGT Trucking Inc., United Healthcare, Worley

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