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Mendix vs Oracle Application Express (APEX) 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:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.2
Mendix reduces development time by 30%-40%, enabling quick ROI and cost-saving through fast app development despite high license fees.
No sentiment score available
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
Mendix offers strong, responsive customer service with quick community support, prioritizing paying customers and partners while enhancing service quality.
Sentiment score
6.9
Oracle APEX users appreciate the community support, though geopolitical issues affect service access in regions like Iran and Venezuela.
I haven't often needed to seek direct support from Mendix teams as their online resources and knowledge database are comprehensive.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Mendix is praised for scalability and flexibility, though challenges exist in cloud, database layers, and regional application scaling.
Sentiment score
6.8
Oracle APEX offers scalability for diverse use cases, excelling in small-scale applications but requiring adjustments for larger enterprises.
Mendix supports scaling well with its comprehensive online documentation and learning paths.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.7
Mendix offers stable performance and reliable support, especially with recent updates, though complex projects may require tuning for optimal results.
Sentiment score
7.9
Oracle APEX is stable, with minor issues typically resolved through updates; some report occasional downtime needing daily monitoring.
 

Room For Improvement

The system needs enhancements in speed, integration, user experience, pricing, support, customization, AI features, and database management.
Oracle Application Express needs better integration, reporting, UI customization, training resources, performance, AI tools, and collaboration features.
It is not one hundred percent stable.
The user interface needs to be improved.
 

Setup Cost

Mendix's pricing is high for small businesses but suits large enterprises, with negotiable terms and pricing transparency.
Oracle APEX is cost-effective with an Oracle license but can be expensive due to database pricing.
 

Valuable Features

Mendix provides a low-code platform for rapid app development with integration, collaboration, and scalability, valued for its flexibility and speed.
Oracle APEX excels in rapid web app development with a low-code setup, seamless database integration, and robust security features.
Mendix provides the ability to create solutions that fill gaps that I would otherwise be unable to address with standard software.
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.
 

Categories and Ranking

Mendix
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
8th
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Development Platforms (2nd)
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
58
Ranking in other categories
Development Platforms (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Mendix is 7.6%, down from 9.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Application Express (APEX) is 8.6%, down from 9.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rapid Application Development Software
 

Featured Reviews

Sameer Verma - PeerSpot reviewer
Low-code, helpful support, and great native mobile capability
There is always a layer of custom code required. There is a misconception of low-code, or Mendix, or the industry in general. They are perceived as more of a dashboarding tool, and as a visualization platform only, rather than building a complete enterprise solution. That's more of an awareness marketing challenge they have, or the industry has. In general, AI needs to be better. The team and the company is running ahead with this a bit more. AI area is something which companies have started to pick up on, low-code wise, and they should invest in it more. I would like to see their data hub module become a little bit more mature. They need to expand their base as the concept is amazing. We just need to see more use cases and learn more capabilities there, and then definitely they need to fill in the AI piece of it.
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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Educational Organization
5%
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 Mendix?
We also use Mendix Enterprise Integration for complex business logic. It's a low-code platform, so we run Mendix in the Mendix Cloud.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mendix?
I would rate the pricing a six out of ten. The solution is a bit expensive compared to others, but in the long term, it is worth it. For instance, Microsoft Power Apps don't demand a huge investmen...
What needs improvement with Mendix?
We are all moving away from a monolithic product model to microservices. We are building an F2DUI application to decouple the front and back end. Mendix provides an integrated approach for both. Id...
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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Sample Customers

Genzyme, TNT, Yahoo, Capgemini, Roche, D&B, Aegon, kpn, AZL, Sky, Arch, Penn State Univeristy, BancABC
Hepart AG, pharmasol, SATLOG, Collège Bois-de-Boulogne
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