WaveMaker vs. Mendix

In today's fast-paced business environment, choosing the right low-code platform is crucial. The evaluation process can be noisy and overwhelming, but it's crucial to cut through the noise. Consider these 12 critical capabilities to choose the right low code platform for your enterprise needs.

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COMPARISON OF WAVEMAKER WITH Mendix

Primary use case

User persona

Code generation

Lock-in

Pricing model

App extensibility

App deployment

Cloud native applications

UI Responsiveness

Business process support

Platform administration

Developer environment

WAVEMAKER

Modernization and new app development

Modernization and automation

Modern application development teams/fusion teams

100% open standards-based code generated for full application

No lock-in, runtime libraries are open source

Number of developers., unlimited apps, unlimited app users

Code generated is fully extensible using WaveMaker or 3rd party IDE

Multi-clouds and/or on-prem data centers

Yes

Responsive by default

Via integration with the BPM tool of choice

1 installer/ configuration setup

No setup required for developers

MENDIX

Process automation and new app development

Citizen developers and business process teams

No code generation, runtime based on metadata from model

Tied to Mendix runtime

Number of apps / end users

Extensibility of application mainly enabled by model and process designer

Mendix cloud, on-prem, Select clouds

Yes

Responsive by default

In-built

3 installers, including configuration setup

Desktop setup required

WHY WAVEMAKER

Enterprises worldwide trust WaveMaker to build, modernize, and scale mission-critical, pixel-perfect applications.

WaveMaker is a development system designed for professional developers to deliver exceptional business outcomes.

Choose

WaveMaker

No Lock-in

Low TCO

Code Control

Transparent Pricing

No Runtime Dependency

Hyper Customization

Customer Speak

Best value for money in comparison with all the low-code solutions. We chose WaveMaker because it offers the advantage of combining low-code development with custom development, providing us with the best of both worlds.
Freek Weijtens
IT Director
The WaveMaker team responded very quickly to our requests. Project execution was smooth and we are very pleased with the results.
Franklin Prince
ICT Manager
Best value for money in comparison with all the low-code solutions. We chose WaveMaker because it offers the advantage of combining low-code development with custom development, providing us with the best of both worlds.
Pak Rudi Wicaksono
ICT Assistant Manager

WaveMaker saves

Read our customers’ stories to find out how they achieved these numbers.

WHAT DO THE ANALYSTS
SAY ABOUT WAVEMAKER?

“The Forrester Wave™ : Low-Code Development Platforms For Professional Developers, Q2 2023”
Strong choice for its target: software companies wishing to build their own products using low-code and provide low-code 'composition' tooling as part of those products.
Omdia Universe : No Code, Low Code Solutions, 2023–24
Sound fit for professional developers who wish to accelerate their development experience as well as support low code developers with prebuilt components who can then use the visual composing studio.
Low-code Application Development Platforms PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023
Strengths in customizability and API-first approach in low-code application development; platform’s commercial flexibility which makes it an affordable and viable choice for businesses of all sizes.
Provider Lens Next-Gen ADM Solutions report 2023
Product challenger, solidifying its competitive stance through technological expertise, business relevance, and industry-leading innovation.
2021 Spectrum Report : Low/No Code Vendors in Banking
A secure, enterprise-grade developer toolkit uniquely tailored for crafting composable experiences in the development of fintech engagement platforms and applications.

“The Forrester Wave™ : Low-Code Development Platforms For Professional Developers, Q2 2023”
Strong choice for its target: software companies wishing to build their own products using low-code and provide low-code 'composition' tooling as part of those products.
Omdia Universe : No Code, Low Code Solutions, 2023–24
Sound fit for professional developers who wish to accelerate their development experience as well as support low code developers with prebuilt components who can then use the visual composing studio.
Low-code Application Development Platforms PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023
Strengths in customizability and API-first approach in low-code application development; platform’s commercial flexibility which makes it an affordable and viable choice for businesses of all sizes.
Low-code Application Development Platforms PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023
Strengths in customizability and API-first approach in low-code application development; platform’s commercial flexibility which makes it an affordable and viable choice for businesses of all sizes.
Provider Lens Next-Gen ADM Solutions report 2023
Product challenger, solidifying its competitive stance through technological expertise, business relevance, and industry-leading innovation.
2021 Spectrum Report : Low/No Code Vendors in Banking
A secure, enterprise-grade developer toolkit uniquely tailored for crafting composable experiences in the development of fintech engagement platforms and applications.

FAQs

What makes WaveMaker a standout choice for you?

WaveMaker approaches software development using Low Code differently. WaveMaker focuses heavily on lowering the TCO, Hyper Customization, Zero vendor lock-in and complete code control. WaveMaker is the only platform that empowers professional developers to deliver mission-critical software to deliver exceptional business outcomes.

Which is the best low code platform?

Choosing the ideal low code platform is a major challenge for enterprises. Balancing short-term and long-term gains during the evaluation process is crucial. Some platforms may be cheap initially, but would lead to disastrous long-term results. The best low code platform has zero vendor lock-in, provides complete control, and offers freedom to deploy on any infrastructure.

How to compare low code platforms?

Low Code is a game-changing category that offers various platforms to accelerate your business. Even though these platforms may look similar, they differ fundamentally in their approach and operation. Therefore, it is crucial to consider both short-term and long-term implications while comparing these platforms. Our expert product evangelists have been in the business for over two decades and have identified 12 critical capabilities that should be considered for their comparison.

Why should professional developers opt for low code platforms?

Low-code platforms offer a solution for the delays that often come with traditional development for professional developers. An open, standards-based, and secure low-code platform stands as a superior alternative to traditional methods, enabling the creation of apps with comparable or even better quality in about half the time. It's important to view low-code as more than just a quick fix; a strategic, long-term approach using the right low-code platform can help developers and IT teams incorporate the best practices of traditional methodologies, resulting in modern experiences created in significantly less time.

In essence, an open low-code platform that produces reliable and secure code is preferred by both professional developers and enterprises.