Mendix

mendix.com
No-Code/Low-Code
Weekend Project

Low-Code Application Development Platform

How to Replace Mendix

Overview

Mendix is an AI-powered low-code application development platform that enables enterprises to build, deploy, and manage mission-critical software applications faster and at scale. It provides a comprehensive platform with AI services, governance tools, cloud deployment options, and integration capabilities for digital transformation across the entire software development lifecycle.

Features

35 features across 13 categories

AI(2)

AI-powered developmentAI

Accelerate software delivery with AI services and custom ML models. Deploy smart applications quickly and at scale.

Mendix AI Assistant (MAIA)AI

Agentic platform that supercharges development with AI capabilities

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App Management(1)

Private MarketplacePremium

Private marketplace where companies can internally share apps and application components

Data Management(2)

Data consistency and security

Ensure data consistency and security across projects and teams. Find, share, and use data in a connected ecosystem.

Database Tenancy

Applications can either run against a database shared with others or a dedicated database

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Deployment(9)

Cloud native architecture

Cloud native architecture providing flexible deployment options

Mendix Cloud

A public, multi-tenant cloud built on Cloud Foundry and AWS

Mendix Cloud DedicatedPremium

A single-tenant instance of the public Mendix Cloud

Mendix Cloud for US GovernmentPremium

A FedRAMP compliant instance of Mendix Cloud on AWS GovCloud operated by Mendix

Mendix for Private CloudPremium

A private, single-tenant deployment to your chosen cloud or on-premise data center

Mendix for SAP BTPPremium

A (virtual) private cloud based on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), operated by SAP

Mendix for Server-Based DeploymentPremium

Deploy your Mendix application on premises

Multiple Environments

Number of separate environments for production, acceptance, testing, etc.

Single-click deployment

Deploy to any cloud with single-click deployment

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Development(1)

Collaborative Development

Multi-user development across varying skill levels in a single IDE

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Governance(1)

Governance by design

Control everything with standard DevOps and governance tools, and set up custom guardrails for compliance

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Infrastructure(6)

Advanced Infrastructure ControlPremium

Advanced control options for Mendix infrastructure

HA / FallbackPremium

Guaranteed up-time availability

Horizontal ScalabilityPremium

Horizontal scaling (scaling out) increases capacity by adding more instances to your environment

Multi-region failoverPremium

Failover to different AWS region

Uptime Guarantee

The reliability and availability of the Mendix Platform

Vertical ScalabilityPremium

Vertical scaling (scaling up) adds more compute power to your existing instances/nodes

Integration(5)

OData Support

Integration via OData protocols

Out-of-the-box connectors

Connect to data, applications, and third-party services

REST API Support

Integration via REST protocols

SOAP Support

Integration via SOAP protocols

SQL Support

Integration via SQL

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Learning(1)

Free Online Academy

Enhance your skills with virtual learning paths and certifications

Project Management(1)

Agile Project Management

Agile practices are baked into the Mendix Platform

Reporting(2)

Ops DashboardPremium

Operations activity summarized on dashboard

Project DashboardPremium

Project details summarized on a dashboard

Security(1)

IDP IntegrationPremium

Utilize an identity provider (IDP) to authenticate users

Support(3)

Customer Success ManagerPremium

Dedicated customer success person to help you to achieve your goals

Expert ServicesPremium

Fast-track software development with hands-on technical and strategic guidance from Expert Services team

Support

Support availability varies by plan from Community to 24/7

Pricing

Free

Free
  • Agile Project Management
  • Collaborative Development
  • Mendix Cloud deployment
  • 2 Environments (local development + Production)
  • Shared database tenancy
  • Free Online Academy
  • Community support
  • No credit card required

Basic

Starting at $60/month (Unlimited Apps) or $75/month (One App)
  • Create simple workgroup applications
  • Agile Project Management
  • Collaborative Development
  • Mendix Cloud deployment
  • 2 Environments
  • Shared database tenancy
  • Free Online Academy
  • 9 AM to 5 PM support
  • 99.5% Uptime Guarantee

Standard

Starting at $998/month (One App) or $2,495/month (Unlimited Apps)
  • Build department-wide business applications
  • Agile Project Management
  • Collaborative Development
  • Project Dashboard
  • Up to 4 environments
  • Dedicated database tenancy
  • Mendix Cloud deployment (additional cost)
  • Mendix for Private Cloud (additional cost)
  • Mendix Cloud Dedicated (additional cost)
  • Mendix Cloud for US Government (additional cost)
  • Mendix for SAP BTP (additional cost)
  • Mendix for Server-Based Deployment (additional cost)
  • IDP Integration
  • Ops Dashboard
  • Vertical Scalability
  • Customer Success Manager
  • 9 AM to 5 PM support
  • 99.5% Uptime Guarantee
  • Free Online Academy

Premium

Popular
Custom
  • Build mission-critical core systems
  • Get all features
  • Agile Project Management
  • Collaborative Development
  • Project Dashboard
  • Private Marketplace
  • Flexible environments
  • Dedicated database tenancy
  • Mendix Cloud deployment (additional cost)
  • Mendix for Private Cloud (additional cost)
  • Mendix Cloud Dedicated (additional cost)
  • Mendix Cloud for US Government (additional cost)
  • Mendix for SAP BTP (additional cost)
  • Mendix for Server-Based Deployment (additional cost)
  • IDP Integration
  • Ops Dashboard
  • Vertical Scalability
  • Horizontal Scalability (additional cost)
  • HA / Fallback (additional cost)
  • Multi-region failover (additional cost)
  • Advanced Infrastructure Control
  • Customer Success Manager
  • 24/7 support
  • 99.95% Uptime Guarantee
  • Free Online Academy

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Mendix

Monthly$60/mo
Yearly$720/yr
5-Year Total$3.6k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $480
SaaS
$720
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $1.4k
SaaS
$2.2k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $2.4k
SaaS
$3.6k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 35 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Mendix alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 35 features.

Buy Mendix

Better Value
Monthly cost$600/mo
3-year total$21,600
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Mendix saves ~$15,360 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 35 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

8 known integrations

Amazon BedrockAWS MarketplaceGoogle CloudMicrosoft AzureOpenAIRedHat OpenShiftSAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)Siemens Xcelerator