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8 Best OutSystems Alternatives in 2024

Team Kissflow

Updated on 8 Mar 2024 9 min read

The best low-code platforms offer an easy-to-use interface with intuitive controls and reusable components that help users save time and effort on app development. Platforms like OutSystems are among the top choices for enterprises and developers who want to easily build applications without compromising quality.

OutSystems offers a unified platform for low-code app design, coding, and development. The platform provides a visual development environment with drag-and-drop components, pre-built templates, and user interface elements that accelerate app development. OutSystems’ single-click deployment and guided refactoring features also decrease time to market.

Despite these benefits, OutSystems does have a few downsides, just like every other platform. For instance, non-technical users can find using some of its advanced functionalities challenging. The platform can also become slow from time to time.

While OutSystems is worth considering, users with natural reservations against some of the downsides of this platform might want to consider alternatives that might be a better fit for their app development efforts. Let’s take a look at the top OutSystems alternatives for low-code development.

Kissflow

Kissflow is a unified low-code/no-code platform that helps users design and develop enterprise applications and workflows. It offers visual modeling tools and pre-built templates that can be customized quickly based on the user’s unique requirements, speeding up app development significantly.

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Why Kissflow
Simplicity is one of the core selling points of the Kissflow platform. Designed primarily to help non-coders build apps easily, Kissflow has a small learning curve compared to Outsystems. Users with limited technical expertise can use the platform effectively. The low-code/no-code capabilities foster collaboration between IT departments and business users.
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Top Features
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    No-code workflows

    Leverage drag-and-drop functionality to build workflows without coding.

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    Powerful integrations

    Set up business rules to seamlessly integrate and orchestrate internal and external systems.

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    Customizable user interface

    Create custom interfaces with pre-built widgets and zero-code.

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    Easy form builder

    Build powerful forms with over twenty-five field types, including remote lookup and geolocation.

Pros
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    Cross-platform compatibility

    Build and deploy apps across different devices and operating systems.

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    Robust integrations

    Use the extensive list of connectors and triggers to connect apps with external systems

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    Custom scripting

    Utilize custom JavaScript codes to extend the capabilities of apps built with Kissflow.

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    Custom role-based access

    Grant controlled access to apps and data by assigning users to specific roles.

Kissflow Testimonials
Ratings
"I like that the Kissflow platform is completely versatile since its functionality can be customized and adapted to the requirements of each of our departments separately. It is accompanied by an intuitive interface with a relatively short learning curve, which provides the opportunity to not have extensive prior preparation to be able to implement its tools."
Nikki H.

Account Supervisor, Marketing and Advertising

Pega

Pega’s low-code platform empowers users to build automated processes with minimal coding. The platform offers a no-code/low-code development environment where users can build complex customer-facing applications and enterprise-wide software.

Developers can leverage the platform’s visual builder, pre-built templates, and intelligent automation tools to develop and deploy apps quickly.

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    Visual development

    Pega’s low-code development environment allows non-coders to create applications seamlessly.

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    Cloud and hybrid deployment

    Pega applications can be deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or a hybrid environment.

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    Low-code approach

    Pega combines scalable low-code capabilities with the best practices for app development.

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    Powered by AI

    Pega allows you to deploy AI-driven applications that leverage predictive analytics, process mining, and natural language processing.

Pros and Cons
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    Rapid application development

    Quick application development allows organizations to respond quickly to changing business requirements.

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    Reusable components

    Pega promotes reusable components, leading to faster development cycles.

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    Integration capabilities

    Robust integration capabilities allow seamless connection with external systems, databases, and services.

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    Scalability

    The platform is designed to handle enterprise-scale applications and complex business processes.

Kissflow Testimonials
Ratings
"Time should be less to claim the Insurance for users. It's beneficial for those who are working remotely. Our Organisation is using it for managing claims of Travel, Mobile bills, Internet Bills, Medical Bills, and many other things, and also for reimbursement purposes. We can use it for claiming our insurance in less time."
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Associate Technical Consultant

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    Steep learning curve

    While the Pega platform simplifies development, business users may still experience a steep learning curve.

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    Complex integration

    Although the platform offers a robust list of integrations, the process could be more simplified.

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    Limited support for CRM

    With a focus on business process management, Pega provides minimal support for customer relationship management (CRM).

Kissflow Testimonials
Ratings
"There is quite a bit of lag time on the front end, and I understand that it's doing a lot in the background, however in this day if something doesn't happen instantly it feels slow. We also use the knowledge library side, and currently you have to tag it, but it won't allow you to really search multiple words at one time, which is frustrating. So you have to tag specific words in hopes that people will search for the right word."
Megan S.

Instructional Design Manager

Service Now

ServiceNow App Engine comprises a range of tools within the ServiceNow Platform that enable users to build, design, and deploy powerful digital workflows and custom applications without extensive coding.

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    Integration with the ServiceNow platform

    The App Engine integrates seamlessly with the ServiceNow platform, allowing users to leverage existing ServiceNow data and functionality.

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    Pre-built components

    It has a library of pre-built components for the most commonly used app features.

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    App Engine Management Center

    The platform offers end-to-end app management, allowing admins to track requests, app deployments, and developers.

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    Low-code development

    ServiceNow has a drag-and-drop interface that makes it easy to create applications with minimal coding.

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    Out-of-the-box functionality

    App Engine has various pre-built modules and features for optimizing business processes.

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    Scalability

    The platform allows enterprises to scale their development efforts seamlessly while maintaining deployment standards.

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    User-friendly

    It removes the complexity of app development, empowering citizen developers to build enterprise applications independently.

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"It helps me to manage service delivery through the portal, which is easy to use and brings real value by improving my work. I can respond faster and make better decisions for future actions."
Przemek P.

Lead, Infrastructure Specialist
Information Technology and Services

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    Limited customization

    The customization options offered by the platform are limited and could be better.

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    Learning curve

    It is not entirely no-code and has a relatively steep learning curve for business users.

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    Debugging is challenging

    Debugging and fixing errors on this platform can be difficult.

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"ServiceNow has a steep learning curve, and I'm not sure how necessary it is. There are a lot of features sure, but finding what you need can be very difficult at times. If I know exactly what I'm looking for, it can be easy, but if I don't remember if something was an 'Incident', Request, change, or something else, it can be very difficult for me to find. I don't see an easy way to just view everything that's assigned to me, regardless of what it is."
Troy W.

Software Engineer
Hospital & Health Care

Appian

The Appian low-code development platform empowers pro developers and business users to automate complex processes and build apps quickly. Along with its visual app design capabilities, Appian offers robust governance features, ensuring that apps built on the platform are deployed seamlessly in line with industry standards.

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    Built-in governance

    The platform allows IT admins to establish a governance framework to ensure security and compliance

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    AI capabilities

    Generative AI allows users to build custom apps in minutes with no-code.

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    Social collaboration

    Appian keeps teams connected throughout the development process with social collaboration tools.

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    Low-code apps

    Appian offers an intuitive drag-and-drop interface and visual editor for building apps.

Pros and Cons
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    Cross-device support

    Users can build apps for every device and web browser

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    Seamless integration

    Users can easily integrate Appian apps with third-party tools and legacy systems.

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    Real-time reporting and analytics

    AI and machine learning capabilities allow users to generate reports in real-time.

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"Appian allows for consolidation of similar processes into a case management and process flow to save time and provide capacity"
Andrew M.

Sr Manager
BCBSMA Emerging Technologies Intelligent Automation

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    Limited customization

    While Appian offers some customization, it has limitations.

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    Complexity

    The Appian platform can be complex, especially for larger projects.

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    Limited documentation

    Appian’s documentation doesn’t provide information on advanced functions.

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"The product doesn't gel well with JMeter performance testing tool. MalformedChunkCodingException is frequently encountered.After the recent upgrade, the appian designer UI is difficult to navigate."
Parthasarathy K.

Performance Test Consultant

Nintex

Nintex is an end-to-end process automation platform that empowers users with the toolset needed to improve enterprise process automation. It has a drag-and-drop interface that allows users to build everything from simple apps to complex business logic.

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    Real-time reports

    Users can analyze app performance in real-time and make improvements accordingly.

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    Process design

    It allows users to create custom workflows without coding.

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    UI design

    Users can leverage drag-and-drop elements to build and customize app interfaces.

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    App templates

    Nintex provides fully customizable base-level app templates for app development.

Pros and Cons
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    Integration

    The platform integrates seamlessly with a wide range of data sources.

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    Intuitive

    Nintex has a robust drag-and-drop designer with intuitive features.

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    Optimum error handling

    With Nintex, users can automatically capture errors when executing workflows and establish custom logic to handle those errors.

Kissflow Testimonials
"you can configure a good looking form very fast.Complicated workflow actions which took hours to configure in SP workflow usually take minutes here.Nintex support is very fast and informative!"
Andrii B.

SharePoint Engineer

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    Database limitations

    The database options offered by the platform are limited.

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    Complex technical requirements

    Nintex might be difficult for advanced use cases.

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    Limited features for developers

    The platform may not be well-suited for pro developers.

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"Any action that utilises a pause/wait (Pause until, pause, wait for check in etc) get stuck randomly. The work around provided by nintex does not help if expected to be executed very often. The nintex support team do not do a due diligence of a raised ticket and provide random responses which are of no help whatsoever."
Pallavi D.

Associate Manager
Information Technology and Services

Bonitasoft

Bonitasoft is a business process management solution with low-code development capabilities. The platform offers graphical tools, app templates, and multiple extension points to create fully functional enterprise apps without complex coding. It empowers businesses to deliver enterprise apps faster and with greater agility.

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    UI designer

    The platform offers a WYSIWYG development environment for creating forms and pages for apps.

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    Low-code development

    Users can build apps with a visual editor and app templates.

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    Coding tools and frameworks

    Developers can leverage preferred tools and coding methodologies to build or modify apps.

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    Connectors

    The Bonita platform provides open-code connectors to integrate external systems with apps.

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    Extensible

    The platform offers multiple extension points and customizable APIs to extend its capabilities.

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    Integration

    It integrates current and legacy enterprise systems seamlessly.

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    Scalable

    Bonitasoft can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud to scale app development initiatives.

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    Poor documentation

    Bonitasoft's official documentation does not cover complex projects.

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    Too complicated for non-technical users

    Business users might find the platform complex.

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    Performance issues

    The platform can sometimes lag when deploying large and complex applications.

Quixy

Quixy is a no-code/low-code app development platform that offers ready-to-use templates and a drag-and-drop interface for digitized standard day-to-day processes without complex coding.

The platform also has business processes and workflow management capabilities, providing a simple user interface for designing and modifying workflows.

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    Ready-to-use templates

    Quixy has templates for day-to-day processes across most organizations.

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    Rule engines

    Users can configure business rules without writing code from scratch.

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    Data tables and functions

    Quixy allows users to store and manipulate various data types.

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    Advanced features

    Quixy offers advanced features like grid controls and facial recognition.

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    Minimal downtime

    Apps built with Quixy can be modified and maintained with minimal downtime.

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    Rapid development

    With Quixy, users can build and deploy apps in minutes instead of weeks.

Kissflow Testimonials
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"The team is ready on the ball on items I want to create on the task. Help is always there for me.Issues are resolved on time.Item needed to be created the team is always ready and willing to help"
Ling W.

IT Manager

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    Limited integration capabilities

    App integration could be better to improve the platform’s capabilities.

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    Limited customization

    It’s not possible to modify apps with custom code.

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    Guidance and suggestion

    The platform could be more intuitive if it had better suggestions and guidance.

Mendix

Mendix is a low-code application development platform designed to simplify the process of building, deploying, and managing enterprise-grade applications. It provides an integrated development environment for both technical and non-technical users.

While business users can build and deliver intelligent applications with visual development tools, pro developers can leverage external coding IDEs to develop and deploy apps in their preferred programming language.

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    Intuitive development platform

    Mendix provides an intuitive development environment for technical and non-technical developers.

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    Collaborative project spaces

    Users can manage app projects from a central project space within the Mendix Developer Portal.

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    Application templates

    Mendix provides templates that can be modified for specific users or actions.

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    Programming code extension

    Mendix allows users to edit or write custom code in their preferred programming languages.

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    Flexible UI

    Mendix's UI and its many templates allow users to build responsive and attractive interfaces.

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    Integration

    Users can leverage database connectors to integrate Mendix with external and internal systems.

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    Enhanced AI and ML capabilities

    The platform features AI-enhanced co-developer bots that help users with process modeling and configuring application logic.

Kissflow Testimonials
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"I like how quickly on can start developing in the Mendix application even with very little knowledge of coding. The rapid course also gives you a great boost."
Subhojit P.

Associate IT Consultant

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    Limited customization

    Adding custom features to apps on Mendix is complex.

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    Poor documentation

    While Mendix is a popular tool, resources and documentation can be scarce.

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    Limited support for business users

    The platform is geared more towards professional coders than citizen developers.

The Best Outsystems Alternative: Kissflow

Every low-code platform covered in this review has its unique features and capabilities. The right tool for you depends on your unique business requirements and the nature of your project. For organizations looking to pursue collaborative development leveraging both low-code and no-code capabilities, Kissflow is the ideal option.

The Kissflow platform makes it easy for citizen developers and professional IT teams to work together, simplifying governance on low-code application development projects. Sign up to learn how Kissflow compares to other low-code development options.

Make the smarter switch to Kissflow - Your best OutSystems alternative