In the competitive world of low-code development platforms, choosing the right platform can significantly impact your organization's digital transformation journey. Mendix and OutSystems are two of the top contenders in this space, each offering a unique set of features for building applications quickly and efficiently. This page will walk you through the key differences to help you decide which platform best fits your needs.
Both platforms are quite similar but have a different vision. Mendix wants to enable people with a business background to become a professional developer to ease the collaboration between business and IT. Mendix consultants are curious about your business process and how the business app can contribute to your process. OutSystems has a focus to speed up IT and to be the best technical platform. Although Mendix has always enabled us to develop the technical solution for our customers.
Below is a breakdown of the primary differences between Mendix and OutSystems
Feature / Capabilities
Prijs
Voorspelbaar (gebaseerd op aantal gebruikers)
Onvoorspelbaar (plotselinge verhogingen zijn mogelijk)
Onderscheidend kenmerk
Samenwerking tussen business en IT
IT ondersteuning
Gebruiksgemak
Intuïtief: voor gemotiveerde developers
Complex: voor technische developers
Cloud
Native
Sommige versies zijn Cloud native
Schaalbaarheid
Zeer schaalbaar voor complexe, enterprise-grade applicaties
Schaalbaar, maar meer geschikt voor middelgrote projecten
Integratiemogelijkheden
Sterke API ondersteuning, eenvoudig te integreren met bedrijfssystemen
Degelijke integratiemogelijkheden, maar meer maatwerk nodig
UI / UX Design
Gericht op gebruiksvriendelijk en modern design voor apps
Geavanceerde UI met aanpasbare componentenbibliotheek
Performance optimalisatie
Biedt geavanceerde optimalisatie- en analysetools
Geoptimaliseerde deployment, maar beperkt door kosten voor aanpassing
At its core both platforms are similar. Mendix stands out for its intuitive design, making it ideal for business consultants / developers who need a user-friendly platform without deep technical expertise. If your goal is to speed up development in the IT department without organizational changes, OutSystems is a great choice. Mendix has a different focus. Mendix enables seamless communication between IT teams and business users, addressing one of the biggest challenges in custom software development. Speed has never been the issue while developing with low-code, communication and minimizing the assumptions made on a project is one of the main challenges. That's why we love working with Mendix.
Pricing
For over 10 years, we’ve delivered Mendix projects to numerous clients. Mendix’s user-based pricing model offers clear transparency: you pay for the platform and the number of users, so you always know your licensing costs without risk of unexpected increases. OutSystems uses a pricing strategy based on application objects, users and additional features, which can push developers to make cost-driven choices rather than decisions based on project needs.
Practical considerations
Since Mendix was founded in the Netherlands, most of its developer community is based there. Likewise, the OutSystems community is primarily based in Portugal, where the company was established.
Migration to Mendix
If you’re currently using OutSystems and considering switching to Mendix, Squad Apps can support your migration. With expertise in both platforms, we’ll create a tailored plan to ensure a smooth, seamless transition to Mendix.
If you’re considering using low-code for developing your business applications or thinking about switching to Mendix, we’d be happy to discuss the various options with you. Leave your details below, and we’ll contact you as soon as possible.