Mendix vs. SAP Build

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Mendix
Score 7.1 out of 10
Enterprise companies (1,001+ employees)
Mendix is a low code platform-as-a-service offering with mobile and social extensions. Mendix was acquired by Siemens August 2018.
$0
SAP Build
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
SAP Build is a business application development and automation solution with a comprehensive suite of low-code, pro-code, and generative AI tools. SAP Build is for developers, IT professionals, and business users/citizen developers who want to create and customize business applications.
$1.82
per month per user
Pricing
MendixSAP Build
Editions & Modules
Free Edition
$0
Pro Edition
1,250
per month (billed annually)
Enterprise Edition
1,675
per month (billed annually)
SAP Build Process Automation - Standard User
$1.82
per month per user
SAP Build Process Automation - Advanced User
$15
per month per user
SAP Build Process Automation - Attended Automation
$534
per month
SAP Build Process Automation - Unattended Automation
$534
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
MendixSAP Build
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
MendixSAP Build
Considered Both Products
Mendix
Chose Mendix
Microsoft is on the higher side of the cost and less user-friendly compared to Mendix. Mendix enables front-end, back-end, and data modeling on a single platform, offering flexibility to utilize custom code where necessary.
Chose Mendix
they are good but Mendix is more of enterprise grade. Mendix has many modules available and ready plug ins
Chose Mendix
Because most of our apps work closely with our main system (ERP) and other tools, we went with Mendix. It's good at easily connecting with lots of different systems, which is exactly what we need. Another thing we like about it is that it can handle growth well, and its pricing …
Chose Mendix
Mendix is more comprehensive in functionality and easier to secure.
Chose Mendix
Most flexible and scalable platform
Chose Mendix
Although I have never worked with Outsystems, Mendix is seen as a platform that can be used more easily by people that do not have an IT background. Mendix is indeed a platform that makes it possible for people with a business background (and are IT minded) to create beautiful …
Chose Mendix
Mendix is more flexible and custom making oriented than Appian. OutSystems is almost the same as Mendix but more directed to the traditional developer, whereas Mendix is trying to make it possible for everyone to be able to model.
Chose Mendix
Powerapps is much harder to learn. It lacks the robustness of Mendix; if a detail is lacking in Powerapps the app won't run and it takes much time to debug.
Mendix is build to work for Scrum teams. I think Microsoft could learn a lot from the way working on one app by diverse …
Chose Mendix
Overall, these have a lot in common, but where Mendix really stands out, is its ability to integrate with multiple (previously existing) systems.
Chose Mendix
Mendix is based on model driven development and uses model interpretation in stead of code generation.
Chose Mendix
We got in touch with Mendix due to a project at a former company I and my companion worked. That company went bankrupt and we decided we could start our own software company with Mendix. We never really had the opportunity to compare it to others, because all other software …
Chose Mendix
You can create applications faster as compared to other products, You can code easily just by creating flow charts, instead of thousands of lines of code. You can manage databases from the domain model of Mendix, you can also manage webservices very easily with Mendix Modeler.
Chose Mendix
I have spent many month/years evaluating and discarding products. Some have cost me time (developers) and money to use the software. The development approach with Mendix means I don't have to pay for developer licenses and only pay when I have an approved solution ready for …
Chose Mendix
Mendix would be my preferred system all the way. The system is designed for these kinds of works. I've worked with WP and DNN but they should be used just for websites. To create an app for a business value, I would suggest Mendix. Also, the offline capabilities of Mendix have …
SAP Build
Chose SAP Build
Compared to Mendix, we decided not to go for low code application building and in the other parts of Build, Build is stronger and better integrated with SAP. On the hand of Coding, using Build Code, gives us Joule, which understands SAP better and also have a tighter and more …
Chose SAP Build
It is a great product for application development
Chose SAP Build
As per clean core it's regarding
Chose SAP Build
We prefer to use SAP Build to help our SAP customers due to its native connectivity, integration, and seamless experience.
Chose SAP Build
We are also using Uipath for RPA automation; I believe it works better for complex processes than SAP Build, but its functionalities are limited to RPA. SAP Build also offers functionalities around Workflow, which is lacking in Uipath. So, it is still OK in processes like …
Chose SAP Build
Well, all these tools are designed for different purposes. So there are no Comparisions. I will completely use one tool for sales forecasting and then other tool for data automation.
Chose SAP Build
SAP Build stands out in comparison to other tools due to its comprehensive features and user-friendly interface. We selected SAP Build for its robust capabilities in facilitating the design and prototyping phases of our projects. The tool's versatility allows for efficient …
Chose SAP Build
Too Limited in functionallitys at the moment to be really production ready
Chose SAP Build
Because SAP Build has it all in a single place and service
Chose SAP Build
UiPath has better integrations in terms of third party applications but SAP Build seems to be catching up pretty quickly
Chose SAP Build
Mendix and Neptune also provides platform when apps can be created efficiently without have any prior programming skills but SAP Build Process Automation is where SAP excels.
Features
MendixSAP Build
Low-Code Development
Comparison of Low-Code Development features of Product A and Product B
Mendix
9.0
Ratings
7% above category average
SAP Build
7.9
Ratings
6% below category average
Visual Modeling9.30 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Drag-and-drop Interfaces8.90 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Platform Security9.00 Ratings8.60 Ratings
Platform User Management9.40 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Reusability8.80 Ratings7.20 Ratings
Platform Scalability8.90 Ratings6.70 Ratings
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User Ratings
MendixSAP Build
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(0 ratings)
8.6
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.5
(0 ratings)
8.6
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.8
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
MendixSAP Build
Likelihood to Recommend
I think it's well suited if you have data available and you want to create customized solutions for different types of users. Mendix is very good at doing that. It allows you to do it very easily. So those are good use cases.
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SAP Build is a strong and reliable partner with a rich FAQ and consulting power. New features make sense and are easy to distribute within the team and to end users. The community is nice, and there are many discussions on product development, shared solutions, and productivity improvements. UI is also one of the strongest points.
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Pros
  • Using Mendix you can build an application in a week compared to building the same application in Java in 1 month.
  • You can simultaneously build applications for all kinds of devices (Desktop, Mobile and tablets).
  • All in one tool, in Mendix Modeler you can manage databases, webservices, Mendix code , Java code, etc.
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  • Its drag and drop editor is even simpler than the very popular WordPress
  • No code feature to build any type of website
  • Not a lot of technical expertise is required to use this tool
  • The client loves it as they can themselves use it for quick tweaks
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Cons
  • Earlier versions lacked in UI/Ux. This is still improving.
  • Since everyone and anyone can create custom add ons (widgets), Mendix could improve their quality checks (but not as rigid as eg Apple).
  • Upgradeability used to be somewhat of an issue. Version 7 looks to be handling this better than previous versions.
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  • Firstly there is a scope to reduce the pricing so that it can be more affordable.
  • The customer support team is bit slow so it takes some time to get the answers for your queries.
  • The integration is not so straightforward and it takes good amount of time.
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Usability
Drawing from my hands-on experience with Mendix, I can confidently state that the platform aptly fulfills our needs for web application development. Mendix stands out by providing a marketplace replete with pre-built templates and widgets. This feature empowers users to leverage readily available components, hastening the development process and contributing to an enhanced overall usability of the platform.
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Because I think it is fairly easy to navigate. But at the same time, I still think it’s not mature enough for non-developers. At least for our use cases, it has been needed to perform coding in some sense. But ofc. I think joule will help a lot here.
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Support Rating
I think their support system is really professional. They answer question quickly and accurately. They have a ticket system that allows to track the current status of a request. The only point for imporvement is a way for me to postpone an answer. Tickets get closed automatically after some time. I feel that the user should have the option to change to an on hold status, allowing for more time to respond to a ticket.
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There are, for example, great blog writings about automation cases and examples. The studio version is updated often. There are also useful OpenSAP online courses.
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Alternatives Considered
Because most of our apps work closely with our main system (ERP) and other tools, we went with Mendix. It's good at easily connecting with lots of different systems, which is exactly what we need. Another thing we like about it is that it can handle growth well, and its pricing is straightforward and easy to understand.
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Compared to Mendix, we decided not to go for low code application building and in the other parts of Build, Build is stronger and better integrated with SAP. On the hand of Coding, using Build Code, gives us Joule, which understands SAP better and also have a tighter and more secure coupling with SAP services.
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Return on Investment
  • Without Mendix we could not have been where we are now. A development platform as Mendix can make the difference in a constantly changing environment.
  • Upgrading to newer versions of Mendix is a breeze when you stay within a main version (e.g. M6.x to Mx6.x+1) and even between versions (Mx5 to Mx6) most of the time it is no problem at all and there are only minor changes needed to upgrade.
  • Learning Mendix is simple. Just start playing with it and see for yourself how easy it is and feel the joy of developing applications.
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  • SAP Build significantly reduces the effort on the integration side compared to other LCNC platforms.
  • From a licensing perspective, the platform can kind of lock you in, but that's also true for other cloud platforms as well.
  • Creating an app that fully works with your ERP (especially if you have S4HANA as the ERP System) is fast. It enables quick prototyping.
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ScreenShots

Mendix Screenshots

Screenshot of Agile Project Management: Collaborate. Manage. Iterate.Screenshot of Central App Management: Application Management Made Easy.Screenshot of App Store: Hundreds of building blocks to get you out of the gate.Screenshot of 1-Click Deployment: Efficient DevOps. Enabled.

SAP Build Screenshots

Screenshot of The SAP Build Portfolio, which includes:
1- SAP Build Apps to create business application
2- SAP Build Process Automation to automate end to end business processes
3- SAP Build Work Zone to design and create business sites