Choosing between OutSystems and Mendix is easy
It’s the key features and capabilities that can make a difference.
Start at the top!
OutSystems has led the category for over 20 years, driven by its mission to help every company innovate through the power of software.
Modern cloud-native infrastructure
OutSystems leverages Kubernetes, containers, and microservices, all on the foundation of Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Watch for low-code platforms that lock you into legacy cloud application platforms like Cloud Foundry.
Real code, not interpreted code
OutSystems generates real code–100% C#, JavaScript, and SQL–that runs and scales at native speed.
Watch out for application models that are interpreted at runtime and require more compute resources.
Unpredictable workloads? Let’s go!
OutSystems automatically scales vertically and horizontally to meet even the wildest workloads.
Look out for platforms that require manual scaling and pre-purchase of compute resources to manage unpredictable demands.
Optimized compute resources
Deploy your applications to our optimized environment without the headache of managing individual computing resources.
Review the compute requirements of other platforms to ensure they don’t need separate resources for each stage of the SDLC.
Your developers will love it
Developers are passionate about OutSystems.
Why not join the club?
True composability
Software modules shared between apps connect to the original, simplifying maintenance and contributing to ROI.
Be wary of platforms that rely on import-only and copy & paste components and the additional maintenance load they require.
Developer Love
While low-code resistance is common, OutSystems stands out as the platform that developers actually love using.
Check the number of reviews for low-code platforms to make sure you are getting an accurate view of the customer experience.
Direct data model
Outsystems always delivers a transparent data model to maximize performance and data transparency.
Be cautious of platforms that add hidden tables and keys to their apps because it can increase complexity and slow performance.
Outcomes
Gartner predicts that by 2026, around three-quarters of all new applications will be built using low-code technologies. Don’t you want to build the best apps you can?
Deliver pixel perfect UIs
Build the scalable, customized, secure apps you need to support your unique business.
Check how Gartner rates OutSystems against other vendors in the Multiexperience Applications category. Why not choose the best?
Tackle critical use cases
Bring it on! OutSystems powers 6X more B2B and B2C applications than our nearest competitor.
Review the sources for yourself: Builtwith.com OutSystems, & Mendix.
Scale to millions of users
Build enterprise-grade apps that expand to handle millions of simultaneous users like Entel and Western Union.
Watch for vendors that claim scalability but can’t deliver.
G2 Grid®️ Report for Low-Code Development Platforms
See why OutSystems has been recognized as a Leader once again in G2’s latest Grid®️ Report for Low-Code Development Platforms.
The Forrester Wave™: Low-Code Development Platforms For Professional Developers
See why Forrester recognizes OutSystems as a "best-in-class AppGen platform" in its latest evaluation.
2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for AI-Augmented Low-Code Application Platforms
OutSystems is a 10X Leader, positioned furthest in Vision.
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