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Oracle Application Express (APEX) vs Zoho Creator comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Application Express ...
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
3rd
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
Development Platforms (2nd)
Zoho Creator
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
12th
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 6.0%, down from 8.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zoho Creator is 1.4%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rapid Application Development Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Oracle Application Express (APEX)6.0%
Zoho Creator1.4%
Other92.6%
Rapid Application Development Software
 

Featured Reviews

Rodrigo-Mesquita - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
VishalKumar7 - PeerSpot reviewer
Zoho Developer at Evoluz Global Solutions
User experience metadata and workflow customization have been streamlined
The creator needs improvement; for instance, if I create a widget that has dynamic data, it cannot get published. When we publish a page that contains a widget, dynamic data does not appear. That is the problem with Zoho Creator, so it needs improvement. The portal user aspect is also costly; for example, purchasing 250 portal users can be expensive for clients who require them monthly. It creates a financial burden similar to how customer logins on e-commerce websites such as Flipkart or Amazon are generally free. Thus, Zoho Creator needs to offer free access for all portal users as they are essential for the application's usage. In Zoho Creator, we cannot work on UI customization as expected; if I want an application resembling a Figma design, there are limitations on UI changes.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Intuitive with a user-friendly UI."
"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."
"The product is easy to use."
"The most valuable applications within the organization are primarily data forms and extended reports."
"Oracle APEX allows our company to complete webpage projects easily in a fast turnaround time."
"The valuable features are charts, reports, and search engines."
"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."
"Zoho Creator also provides role-based access, edit trials, and compliance with standards such as GDPR to ensure data security, eliminating the needs for expensive custom development or the use of multiple tools by consolidating everything into a single platform."
"Zoho Creator is a flexible open platform that is good for development in a complex environment that other platforms may not support. It isn't a challenge for me to develop any kind of complex application in Zoho."
"Zoho Creator is fully scalable in my experience; I've worked with a client that started with 10 employees and simple processes, and they currently have over 500 employees in three different countries."
"Zoho Creator is easy to design and accessible for any business purpose. The solution is priced low and helps you meet business requirements. You can write a script based on requirements and trigger it whereby the customer will receive notifications. It is a customizable application."
"I recommend Zoho Creator because it's easy to use; in Zoho Creator, the language is Deluge language, which is similar to JavaScript but is a low-code platform, and the Deluge language is simple, so there is nothing complicated about Zoho Creator, allowing you to easily implement the Zoho software."
"It has a simple user interface, not so difficult to use. You can add AI models, integration, and third-party connections."
"Zoho Creator can be integrated with other platforms easily."
"We can create multiple applications simultaneously with it."
 

Cons

"The solution's layout could be improved for report generation to allow more configuration."
"The grid reports contain a lot of bugs."
"Oracle Application Express would be improved if you could use it on a mobile platform."
"Reporting needs to be accessed via third party tools."
"There is not a lot of Wiki help or in Google, but there is some."
"Better connection and integration with non-Oracle databases is needed."
"The collaboration and the workflow engine could use some improvement."
"It has been reported that the technology is very hard to learn, and the service is expensive."
"One significant issue with Zoho Creator is the lack of backup when items are deleted, unlike CRM where backups are available."
"One significant issue with Zoho Creator is the lack of backup when items are deleted, unlike CRM where backups are available."
"In-app support is satisfactory, but my major challenge is usually via email because they take long to reply."
"The UI must be improved."
"The layout of the form site needs some improvements because you can only create a basic layout and templates in the forms."
"Zoho Creator's UX design needs to be improved."
"Zoho Creator could benefit from improvement in regard to the user interface and user experience of the forms. The forms themselves could benefit from being made more interactive, with increased flexibility and customization options for both developers and users. This would allow for a more engaging experience when interacting with the forms and provide more opportunities for customization to meet individual needs and preferences."
"I would appreciate more API integrations and more documentation terms related to Deluge Script in Zoho Creator."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"If you have a license to Oracle database, you can access APEX."
"When you have a licensed database in an Oracle environment, APEX is free."
"Pricing is expensive, overall on an enterprise system but we consider that it gives corresponding value in the product."
"It is expensive, but I don't know what the licensing cost is."
"I believe APEX comes bundled with the database, including autonomous database and other related database products, so the pricing is quite reasonable."
"The solution is cheap. It's a free solution. I rate the solution's pricing a six or seven out of ten."
"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."
"I would rate it around an eight in terms of price, with one being low and ten being high."
"It is at the bottom end of the price range."
"Anyone can start using the solution with less than 15 to 30 dollars a month per user. It is worth the money."
"I rate the solution an eight out of ten for pricing since it is really cheap."
"Zoho Creator's pricing is fine. It's subscription-based."
"Zoho Creator started at 800 rupees, about $10 per month."
"The plan provided is presented on a monthly basis, giving an idea of the cost each month. However, the actual cost is calculated and charged on a yearly or annual basis. The cost is displayed in a detailed manner, breaking down the amount charged annually, and presenting it in a monthly format."
"The tool's licensing costs are annual. You need to pay more if you need a bigger database."
"Zoho Creator is the cheapest option in the market right now that can deliver this level of quality."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business29
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise28
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Oracle Application Express (APEX)?
I have only tried it with an Oracle database, not with other databases. For beginners, understanding the installation process can be challenging because documentation is limited. It is hard to unde...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoho Creator?
I find the pricing of Zoho Creator to be very cheap. When compared to other low-code platforms, Zoho Creator consistently ranks at the top regarding functionality. Their native Android and iOS appl...
What needs improvement with Zoho Creator?
Regarding improvements in the Deluge scripting language, I would like to see enhancements in its loop feature, which behaves differently compared to loops in other languages. Additionally, the exec...
What is your primary use case for Zoho Creator?
There can be several different use cases for Zoho Creator that I work with. I can use Zoho Creator for all types of custom applications. I have built BOM applications and manufacturing-related appl...
 

Also Known As

Oracle APEX
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Sample Customers

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