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Mendix vs. OutSystems: Why more organisations are making the switch

Both Mendix and OutSystems are leading low-code platforms, but a growing number of organisations are choosing to move from OutSystems to Mendix. Why? The key reason is that OutSystems has missed the cloud-native transition and now needs to rebuild its entire platform. This forces customers to migrate their existing applications from OutSystems 11 to the new ODC platform, resulting in high migration costs, technical uncertainty, and delays in innovation.

Additionally, OutSystems employs an aggressive and unpredictable pricing strategy, leaving organisations facing unexpected costs and complex licensing models. In contrast, Mendix offers a transparent and predictable pricing model, allowing businesses to plan their growth without financial surprises.

While OutSystems must invest its resources in rebuilding its platform, Mendix can focus entirely on innovation, such as AI integration and other advanced technologies. Furthermore, Mendix provides a stable, modern architecture, flexible deployment options, and full DevOps integration. This enables seamless collaboration between teams and ensures future-proof development.

For organisations seeking stability, predictable costs, and innovation, the choice is clear: Mendix offers a reliable alternative and is truly ready for the future.

Ciphix: Your Mendix specialist

As a Mendix Platinum Partner with over a decade of experience, Ciphix ensures a smooth and strategic transition with a proven approach and deep expertise. In this comparison, you’ll discover why Mendix is the superior choice for your digital strategy—and how Ciphix can expertly guide your organisation through the process.

The benefits of Mendix

Seamless integration

Mendix applications are easy to connect to your existing IT landscape

  • Easily connect to data, services and apps
    Extensive support for integration of existing apps and APIs
  • Don’t reinvent the wheel
    Ready-made building blocks increase speed of development with Mendix

Standard already good

Mendix complies with key security and other standards

  • Demonstrably secure
    Reactive and preventive security capabilities ensure safer apps
  • The highest standard
    The Mendix platform meets many important industry standards

AI-driven platform

The Mendix platform supports innovation with the latest AI and machine learning functionality

  • Integrate AI functionality
    Existing and new AI models can be easily integrated into applications
  • Develop smarter
    AI assistance speeds up app development

Cloud-native

Extensive standard cloud options provide optimal flexibility

  • Deployment possible anywhere
    Maximum compatibility with existing infrastructure
  • Ultimate flexibility
    • Public, private or hybrid cloud – or on-premise

Mendix vs. OutSystems

Mendix

  • Encourages company-wide collaboration
  • The best support for mobile apps
  • Technology combined with best practices for digital transformation
  • Best-in-class collaboration with AWS and SAP, among others
  • Low-code and no-code functionalities
  • Native AI support and advanced automation

OutSystems

  • Process especially insightful for developers
  • Hybrid mode of operation has many limitations
  • Limited to software platform
  • Fewer strategic partnerships
  • Limited AI functionalities and automation
  • Unpredictable licensing costs when scaling up

What analysts say about Mendix

Mendix has been named a leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms report for the eighth consecutive year.

Forrester’s Q2 2023 Wave™ report on Low-Code Development Platforms for Professional Developers recognized Mendix as a leader, highlighting its innovative history and extensive community marketplace with more than 5,000 platform add-ons.

Mendix has been recognized as a leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms in 2024, for the sixth time in a row.

Mendix vs. OutSystems: which one is future-proof?

Selecting a low-code platform is about more than just technical features. While OutSystems primarily targets developers, Mendix provides a collaborative platform that bridges the gap between business and IT, seamlessly integrates with enterprise systems, and offers a transparent cost structure. Choose a platform that not only meets today’s needs but is built for the future.

Cloud native

Applications built with Mendix are cloud-native by default, containerised, and deployable anywhere. Whether in public, private, or hybrid clouds, or even on-premises environments, Mendix provides the flexibility and support your business needs.

Reusable building blocks

Use existing, reusable components to deliver solutions faster and easier.

Integrate data directly and securely

Leverage the capabilities of Mendix Connect and spend less time on complex and inconsistent integrations. Build reusable components and microservices faster than ever.

Native mobile

Develop, test and deploy mobile applications for all devices, browsers and operating systems on a single platform. Mendix provides the tools needed to turn ideas into results.

Unlimited possibilities

Mendix is a truly open platform, offering limitless possibilities to customise and extend both the platform and your applications to meet your specific needs.

Manage and secure

Bring people, processes, portfolio together in 1 platform. The Mendix platform is the foundation you need to implement a Low-Code strategy for the entire development lifecycle of all your apps.

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Frequently asked questions about Mendix:

What is the difference between Mendix and OutSystems?

Both Mendix and OutSystems provide a low-code platform that makes creating applications much faster compared to the traditional way of working. Still, there are important differences between the two platforms. We work with Mendix because the platform is secure, reliable and innovative. In addition, Mendix is designed with the goal of closing the gap between business and IT, that philosophy aligns with our way of working in which we help companies take the next step in their digital transformation.

Why are companies switching from OutSystems to Mendix?

Many organisations are transitioning to Mendix due to its transparent pricing structure, stable architecture, and flexible deployment options. Mendix also supports the full DevOps cycle and provides a future-proof platform, free from unexpected costs or limitations in application complexity.

Is the transition from OutSystems to Mendix complicated?

The migration process depends on the complexity of your existing applications, but Mendix’s modern and user-friendly development environment makes the transition easy to manage. Many organisations experience a seamless migration, benefiting from Mendix’s enhanced scalability and flexibility.

Is Mendix more future-proof than OutSystems?

Yes, Mendix offers a stable platform with a clear roadmap, a proven cloud-native architecture and a single, consistent development environment. OutSystems, on the other hand, has made several changes in the past that impacted long-term users.

How does Mendix integrate with existing IT systems?

Mendix offers extensive integration capabilities with enterprise systems such as SAP, Microsoft and AWS. Thanks to open standards and API support, Mendix can be easily connected to existing IT infrastructures without depending on one specific cloud environment.

Why Ciphix as your Mendix partner?

Ciphix has been a Mendix partner from the very beginning, helping organisations boost their agility with Mendix low-code for over a decade. As a Mendix Platinum Partner, we bring expertise of the highest level, recognised through multiple international partner awards. We build digital bridges between business and IT, challenge conventional thinking, and guide companies toward more effective and efficient ways of working. With our deep Mendix knowledge and proven development methods, we ensure a smooth transition and make organisations truly future-proof.

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Ready to switch to Mendix?

An increasing number of organisations are choosing Mendix as their low-code platform of the future. As a Mendix Platinum Partner, Ciphix helps companies transition smoothly and efficiently, leveraging proven expertise and international recognition. We are ready to make your organisation more agile and innovative too.

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