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At a Glance
GeneXus
GeneXus
Star Rating
(114)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
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OutSystems
OutSystems
Star Rating
(1,121)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that OutSystems excels in "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.2, while GeneXus trails slightly behind at 8.6. Reviewers mention that OutSystems' intuitive interface significantly reduces the learning curve for new users.
  • Reviewers say that OutSystems offers superior "Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality" with a score of 8.7 compared to GeneXus's 7.6. Users highlight that OutSystems provides a more comprehensive set of pre-built templates and components, making it easier to get started quickly.
  • G2 users note that GeneXus shines in "Data Security," achieving a score of 9.1, while OutSystems scores 8.6. Reviewers mention that GeneXus has robust security features that are particularly appealing for businesses handling sensitive data.
  • Users on G2 report that OutSystems has a slight edge in "Application Deployment" with a score of 9.1, compared to GeneXus's 9.0. Reviewers say that OutSystems' deployment process is streamlined and user-friendly, allowing for faster go-to-market strategies.
  • Reviewers mention that GeneXus performs better in "Data Migration," scoring 8.2 against OutSystems' 7.8. Users report that GeneXus provides more flexible options for migrating existing data, which is crucial for businesses transitioning from legacy systems.
  • Users say that both platforms offer solid "Help Guides," but OutSystems scores higher at 8.6 compared to GeneXus's 7.2. Reviewers highlight that OutSystems' documentation is more comprehensive and easier to navigate, which aids in troubleshooting and learning.
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GeneXus
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OutSystems
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Free Trial
GeneXus
Free Trial is available
OutSystems
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
50
8.9
813
Ease of Use
9.2
51
9.2
861
Ease of Setup
8.4
32
8.8
555
Ease of Admin
8.7
33
8.5
492
Quality of Support
8.5
52
8.5
796
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
32
8.8
470
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
46
9.2
781
Features by Category
Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
7.9
125
8.6
2,613
Functionality
8.6
18
9.2
388
8.0
17
8.3
369
8.1
17
8.5
352
8.3
18
8.5
377
7.6
18
8.7
375
7.2
18
8.6
379
7.5
19
8.4
373
Low-Code Development PlatformsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.6
141
8.6
6,253
Application Design
8.5
13
8.6
581
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Verified
8.7
13
8.6
572
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Verified
8.7
13
8.7
560
|
Verified
8.3
13
8.6
579
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Verified
8.3
12
8.6
572
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Verified
Data Control
8.2
13
7.8
535
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Verified
8.5
12
8.3
559
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Verified
9.1
13
8.6
559
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Verified
Publishing
9.0
13
9.1
584
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Verified
8.7
13
8.8
575
8.7
13
8.9
577
|
Verified
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GeneXus
GeneXus
OutSystems
OutSystems
Unique Categories
GeneXus
GeneXus is categorized as SAP Store
OutSystems
OutSystems has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GeneXus
GeneXus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.8%
OutSystems
OutSystems
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
38.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.9%
Reviewers' Industry
GeneXus
GeneXus
Computer Software
20.8%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Government Administration
9.1%
Telecommunications
5.2%
Program Development
5.2%
Other
45.5%
OutSystems
OutSystems
Information Technology and Services
21.2%
Computer Software
15.8%
Banking
8.3%
Insurance
5.9%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
44.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
GeneXus
GeneXus
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Our teams ability to develop large scale enterprise applications with a small team. The ability to rapidly prototype, deploy in multiple languages and easily handle application enhancements and maintenance. Focusing on functionality, end-user business...

Most Helpful Critical Review
JM
Jose M.
Verified User in Food Production

What I do not like is that its simplicity can also be its weakness, since it does not support everything, that is to say that the customization is very restrictive due to the typecasting of some parts of the generator and if there are very complex genexus...

OutSystems
OutSystems
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Hanno C.
HC
Hanno C.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The intuitiveness of the IDE is very good and new developers can easily catch on. I also like the cost of change that is very low - this is important in industries where change is at the order of the day.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

System integrator and or customer needs to know their proprietary language and the pricing is not very feasible. it doesn't come with any enterprise integration apdotor and customer or SI needs to build their own instead.

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Discussions
GeneXus
GeneXus Discussions
Is it possible to use genexus solely as backend? is that the case.. how it could be done?
2 comments
Virginia P.
VP
Yes, you can use GeneXus for the Backend and create the Frontend in another technology. The simplest way is by creating services that work like an...Read more
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OutSystems
OutSystems Discussions
Are OutSystems free?
6 comments
VS
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
what is the best way to clone or migrate production data to lower environments.
2 comments
Siya U.
SU
The text refers to "DMM from Infosistema," which is likely a product or service related to data migration management. The link provided leads to more...Read more
How much does OutSystems cost?
2 comments
Deni H.
DH
OutSystems is a low-code platform that lets you create web and mobile applications faster and easier. The cost of OutSystems depends on the edition and...Read more