# Appsmith vs OutSystems

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** OutSystems

| Attribute | Appsmith | OutSystems |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 51.4 (10% (low)) | 57.7 (72% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Appsmith is an open-source low-code platform that enables rapid development and deployment of custom applications such as dashboards, admin panels, and internal tools. It integrates with over 25 databases and supports any API, with options for cloud or self-hosted deployment. It is indexed under Low Code Platforms.","source":"https://www.appsmith.com","question":"What is Appsmith?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Appsmith is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. A commercial or hosted edition starts at $15 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.appsmith.com/blog/mendix-pricing","question":"Is Appsmith free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Appsmith. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.appsmith.com","question":"What platforms does Appsmith support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Appsmith can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.appsmith.com","question":"Can Appsmith be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Appsmith. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Appsmith not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.appsmith.com","question":"What security certifications does Appsmith have?","confidence":0.48},{"answer":"Appsmith is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.appsmith.com/blog/mendix-pricing","question":"Where is Appsmith available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"Enables teams to build and deploy AI-enhanced software using visual, model-driven development with integrated AI capabilities, governance, and security controls suitable for large organizations. It is indexed under Low Code Platforms.","source":"https://www.outsystems.com","question":"What is OutSystems?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OutSystems does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 2 plans (OutSystems Developer Cloud (ODC) and OutSystems Personal Edition), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.outsystems.com/pricing-and-editions","question":"How much does OutSystems cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to OutSystems. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.outsystems.com/pricing-and-editions","question":"What platforms does OutSystems support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for OutSystems, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.outsystems.com","question":"Can OutSystems be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 9 integrations for OutSystems, including ServiceNow, SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Azure AD and Okta, plus 1 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.outsystems.com/pricing-and-editions","question":"What does OutSystems integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for OutSystems. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as OutSystems not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.outsystems.com/low-code-platform/security","question":"What security certifications does OutSystems have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source low-code platform that enables organizations to quickly build and maintain custom business applications including dashboards, admin tools, and automation systems. | A visual development platform that combines low-code development with AI capabilities to help teams rapidly build intelligent applications, automate complex business processes, and deploy enterprise solutions with built-in security and governance. |
| features.capabilities | `{"alm_devops":true,"open_source":true,"pro_code_escape_hatch":true,"ai_assisted_generation":true,"workflow_process_automation":true}` | `{"alm_devops":true,"plugin_marketplace":true,"pro_code_escape_hatch":true,"ai_assisted_generation":true,"workflow_process_automation":true}` |
| integrations.count | 25 | 7 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Salesforce"}]` | `[{"name":"ServiceNow"},{"name":"SAP"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Oracle"},{"name":"NetSuite"},{"name":"Microsoft Dynamics"},{"name":"Azure AD"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"SAML-based identity providers"},{"name":"Oracle ERP","native":true,"category":"erp"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free for up to 5 users","features":["Production-ready tools","24/7 community support","Cloud and self-hosted options"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"5"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"$15/user/month billed monthly","features":["All Free features","Professional support"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free for up to 5 users, then $15/user/month","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.appsmith.com/blog/mendix-pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T12:06:34.741Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"user","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"OutSystems Developer Cloud (ODC)","summary":"Contact sales for custom pricing based on application complexity, users, and add-ons","features":["AI-powered app and agent delivery","Full-stack development capabilities","Built-in DevSecOps","Automated code review and quality assurance","Professional support (8x5 or 24x7 upgrade)","Multiple runtime environments (development, non-production, production)","Compliance options (SOC2 Type II, PCI DSS, and others)"],"minSeats":100,"description":"Develop and run apps for employees, customers, and partners. Priced per application, user, and advanced add-ons.","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"applications":"1 medium-sized application to start","internal_users":"100 users"}},{"free":true,"name":"OutSystems Personal Edition","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"24x7 Professional Support"},{"name":"Compliance Certifications (SOC2 Type II, PCI DSS)"},{"name":"Additional Runtime Environments"},{"name":"Uptime SLA Upgrade (99.95%)"},{"name":"Mobile App Shielding"}],"summary":"Flexible subscription model based on application complexity, user count, and required features. Free tier and Personal Edition available. Custom quotes required for full pricing.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.outsystems.com/pricing-and-editions","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T13:44:51.588Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":15,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.5 |
| security.fedramp | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (Low Code Platforms)

| Capability | Appsmith | OutSystems |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Mobile app generation | - | - |
| Pro code escape hatch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow process automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bpmn support | - | - |
| AI assisted generation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alm devops | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plugin marketplace | - | ✓ |
| Open source | ✓ | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:22:05.554Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*