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Oracle Java Cloud Service vs Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Java Cloud Service
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
PaaS Clouds (18th)
Oracle Visual Builder Cloud...
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Rapid Application Development Software (20th), Low-Code Development Platforms (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Oracle Java Cloud Service and Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Oracle Java Cloud Service is designed for PaaS Clouds and holds a mindshare of 0.2%, down 0.2% compared to last year.
Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service, on the other hand, focuses on Rapid Application Development Software, holds 0.9% mindshare, down 1.6% since last year.
PaaS Clouds
Rapid Application Development Software
 

Featured Reviews

Arkabrata  Ghosh - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 20, 2023
User-friendly code development solution needing enhancements addressing glitches
There are issues with the application's development, including small glitches and errors. We're in the process of continuously fixing to address these issues, and once resolved, the application will be ready. I've worked on this internal system application, and I'll give you an example of our specific challenge. There was an issue involving a complex query where data was stored and retrieved from the database. The application also had a reporting component that wasn't generating reports or collecting the required information for Excel reports. To address this, I made changes to the query. I focused on the data format issue encountered in the implementation class. However, when implementing these changes under a specific thread, the application server showed an exception. I also made adjustments to resolve the issue.
Sherif Bashar - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 8, 2024
Offers low-code/no-code concept makes development much easier and faster and offers good community support as the development team actively answers questions on the community every day
There are very minor things, like the feature called "action chains," that could use a bit of enhancement. But the team is perfect; they're working on it. An action chain is a sequence of actions triggered by a button or an event. It executes code in order, from top to bottom. For example, it could call a code, call a REST service, and then insert data into a database. It needs enhancement because it can be a bit complex for fresh grads or new developers to understand. It would be better if it was made more readable. That's the main point. But if you have experience, you'll understand it easily. One more thing I want to add about Visual Builder: up until two years ago, it supported native mobile development. That's not available anymore. They replaced native mobile development with progressive web apps, and most customers are complaining about that. We need native mobile development back – the ability to put apps on stores like Google Play or the App Store. That feature is not available right now, and they deprecated it starting in 2024. It's very important. Otherwise, clients go with Flutter or other mobile development tools. It would be good for Oracle to regain that capability. We need the native mobile development feature back.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The ability to manage security and access the server from any location with complete security using SSH is perfect for performing crucial tasks, even while travelling."
"The solution's technical support is good."
"The auto-backup, incremental backup and restoration features can be invaluable for management."
"It is pretty easy to use."
"The automated features of auto-purging in 12c helps clear disk space on a routine basis."
"Cloud has provided less maintenance."
"The framework supports auto-configuration. A lot of features are already there. It is reliable and user-friendly to develop code, back-end engineering, or locate specific information such as addresses."
"One key feature is getting to choose the Virtual Machine configurations while setting up the server, which is an automated process."
"The action chains are really helpful, and the trigger event, along with those action chains, has been very helpful."
"The most valuable feature was the visual drag and drop on the components."
"You don't need a dedicated IDE to develop. You can work from any browser, which is very convenient. And, with the cloud concept, your code is stored in the cloud, so you can modify it from anywhere, at any time."
"The tool is very easy to use."
"VBS is another tool that allows users to create enterprise applications without needing to store their projects in traditional databases like SQL."
"The initial setup is easy."
 

Cons

"The security part of the tool is not so strong, making it an area I would like to see improved in the solution."
"There are issues with the application's development, including small glitches and errors."
"The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The product is satisfactory but we need more training on managing the machine itself. For example, how do we add more storage, how do we extend a specific portion? I would like to see videos illustrating some of the technical tasks that we often need to do."
"Needs better integration with other Oracle/non-Oracle products."
"There are some bugs in VBCS."
"I would improve the license structure as, for some companies, it may seem a little bit expensive, depending on what they're doing."
"There was an attempt to enable front-end development, it did what it intended to do, but the side effects were too bad."
"The tool has minor bugs."
"The feature called "action chains" could use a bit of enhancement."
"The initial setup of Oracle VBCS can be challenging for those unfamiliar with DBS."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Oracle is a little more expensive right now, but not much compared to SAP. Oracle's prices are very much dependent on the scale of the project and how many users are there."
"It is somewhat expensive."
"Oracle Java Cloud Service is an expensive product."
"Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service is much too expensive."
"It's not expensive when you consider what it provides: low-code/no-code development, faster development time, good quality, and good stability."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Java Cloud Service?
I did a comparative study on the pricing between Oracle and SAP S/4HANA, but it was related to databases and in the areas associated with the clouds. I can tell that Oracle is a little more expensi...
What needs improvement with Oracle Java Cloud Service?
The security part of the tool is not so strong, making it an area I would like to see improved in the solution. When working with a cloud tool, it's never 100 percent secure and it is always someth...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service?
I actually don't have much experience with pricing, so I can't comment on it right now.
What is your primary use case for Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service?
There was a requirement to build a custom form to raise AI invoices, using Oracle Fusion. We created a form, and another use case was that users wanted to create and update customers.
 

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Sample Customers

Avaya, ADNOC Distribution, DocuSign, Zamil Industrial Investment Company
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