Today, we are all in a technology-driven world. Low-code platforms can be a beacon of efficiency in this world. If you’ve studied low-code at all, you know that there are a lot of platforms you can take advantage of. In this blog, we provide an overview of the most well-known platforms and its features.
Why are we giving you an overview of the different low-code platforms?
We understand that every organization and every digital issue is unique. If you are new to low-code, it can be tremendously difficult to know which low-code platform is the best fit for your organization. That’s why we offer you this overview.
We give you a clear picture of the unique features and benefits of the most well-known low-code platforms. This will help you better determine which platform is best suited to serve your specific needs and which one best aligns with your organization’s strategic goals. In short, we make the choice easier and more purposeful for you.
Read tips! What is low-code and Why low-code?
Mendix
Mendix, a Dutch product, is your go-to platform if you strive for flexibility and ease of use. Mendix has more than 100,000 users worldwide and makes app development accessible and fast, even for beginners.
Characteristics:
- Country of origin: the Netherlands
- Number of users: >100,000
- Model-driven development: Makes application development more understandable and faster.
- User-friendly interface: Ideal for both technical and non-technical users.
- Cloud-native architecture: This allows you to take advantage of the flexibility and scalability offered by the cloud.
- AI support: Makes designing and improving code more efficient and accurate.
OutSystems
When it comes to speed, OutSystems is a strong competitor. Serving millions of users, this Portuguese platform offers you the tools to quickly develop powerful business applications.
Characteristics:
- Country of origin: Portugal
- Number of users: >1,000,000
- Rapid development: Gives you the ability to build functional applications within a short time frame.
- Drag-and-drop functionality: Allows you to build a user interface without much effort.
- Enterprise-level security: Ensures your applications meet the highest security standards.
Microsoft Power Apps
If your organization already uses Microsoft products extensively, Microsoft Power Apps may be a logical choice. This platform works seamlessly with other Microsoft products, making it a perfect fit within your existing infrastructure.
Characteristics:
- Country of origin: USA
- Number of users: >1,000,000
- Seamless integration with Microsoft products: This allows you to easily deliver unified and coordinated user experiences.
- AI Builder: Allows you to integrate AI models without writing code.
- Powerful workflows: Are enabled by integration with Microsoft Power Automate.
Zoho Creator
If your goal is to automate business processes, Zoho Creator may be an interesting option. This Indian platform is specifically designed to make your job easier by minimizing time-consuming tasks.
Characteristics:
- Country of origin: India
- Number of users: >10,000
- Workflow automation: Helps automate all kinds of business processes, from sales to HR.
- Mobile-ready: Ensures that the apps you develop are readily available on mobile devices.
- Security and compliance: Ensures high levels of data security and regulatory compliance.
Read tip! Custom application development: the key to digital transformation
The next step: your choice
Choosing the best low-code platform for your organization is no light task. It requires you to consider many factors, from integration with existing systems and scalability to user-friendliness and cost.
But you don’t have to do it alone. At ChangeMakers, we are ready to guide you through this important decision and help you develop your low-code applications.
The future is low-code
Low-code is not here to stay: it is the future of IT. Are you ready to embrace this future and take advantage of the benefits low-code offers? Contact us. We are happy to help you navigate this exciting, efficient and promising future.
