Mendix vs ServiceNow App Engine

Mendix9.1Visit ServiceNow App Engine8.9Visit

Higher score Mendix #4 in No-Code App Builders 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Mendix

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ServiceNow App Engine #6 in No-Code App Builders 8.9/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ServiceNow

• Mendix fits best

  Enterprise-grade cross-platform development

• ServiceNow App Engine fits best

  Governed enterprise app portfolios

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Side by side

Feature	Mendix 9.1/10 Visit ↗	ServiceNow App Engine 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#4 in No-Code App Builders	#6 in No-Code App Builders
Best for	Enterprise-grade cross-platform development	Governed enterprise app portfolios
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7	Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations	9 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Enterprise, Mid-market
Features Mendix 4/4 · ServiceNow App Engine 4/4
Mobile publishing	✓	✓
Built-in database	✓	✓
User authentication	✓	✓
API integrations	✓	✓
Specs
App types	Both	Both
App limit	1 apps	3 apps (best)
Data limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Build responsive web, progressive web, and native mobile apps Includes persistent data, role-based access, and authentication options Supports REST, GraphQL, SOAP, OData, and business events	Combines no-code and low-code development with workflow automation Supports native iOS and Android apps with branded mobile publishing Adds governance, lifecycle management, APIs, and third-party integrations
Cons	Enterprise-focused capabilities may exceed simple app requirements Not open source The broad feature set can require more planning than narrow app builders	Pricing is quote-based rather than published as numeric plans The platform is focused on ServiceNow-based enterprise application delivery Prime capabilities may be more than smaller app projects require
Our verdict	Mendix is a low-code application development platform for organizations building enterprise software across web, iOS, Android, and API environments. Its visual development tools cover data modeling, interfaces, business logic, workflows,… Read the review →	ServiceNow App Engine is a low-code application development platform for organizations building custom workflow applications on the ServiceNow AI Platform. It supports both guided low-code development and no-code creation through tools… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Mendix — where it wins

  • Build responsive web, progressive web, and native mobile apps
  • Includes persistent data, role-based access, and authentication options
  • Supports REST, GraphQL, SOAP, OData, and business events

  Where it doesn't

  • Enterprise-focused capabilities may exceed simple app requirements
  • Not open source
  • The broad feature set can require more planning than narrow app builders

• ServiceNow App Engine — where it wins

  • Combines no-code and low-code development with workflow automation
  • Supports native iOS and Android apps with branded mobile publishing
  • Adds governance, lifecycle management, APIs, and third-party integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published as numeric plans
  • The platform is focused on ServiceNow-based enterprise application delivery
  • Prime capabilities may be more than smaller app projects require

• Mendix9.1/10 · Free plan

  A broad low-code platform for enterprise web, mobile, data, and integration work.

  Visit MendixFull verdict →
• ServiceNow App Engine8.9/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

  A governed app platform for enterprises that need workflow, data, mobile, and integration capabilities.

  Visit ServiceNowFull verdict →