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GeneXus
What GeneXus is
GeneXus is an AI-powered low-code platform for creating and evolving mission-critical software from a Knowledge Base. Its deterministic generators turn a model into applications for multiple technologies and platforms, including native Android and iOS apps. For web and mobile front ends, it offers an Angular generator; .NET and Java generators support web applications and backends. The platform also supports workflow automation, data connectors, and role permissions.
GeneXus for Agents lets AI agents work with Knowledge Base objects through skills, a CLI, and an MCP Server, with changes validated by the GeneXus engine. Connections include REST and SOAP APIs, OpenAPI documentation, custom code, external systems, and databases. Named integrations include OpenAI, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Apache Kafka, and Azure Service Bus. GeneXus describes security as part of its deterministic generation process; integrations support OAuth, encryption, and secure communication channels. Applications can be deployed to cloud, on-premises, multi-cloud, or hybrid environments. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay, GeneXus offers a free plan and free trial. Its listed audiences include enterprise IT departments, software houses, and startups.
Who it suits
GeneXus suits enterprise IT departments, software houses, and startups building mission-critical business applications. Its native mobile generators, backend options, agent tools, integrations, and deployment choices support teams working across several application types and environments.
What it does well
- Generates applications from a model for multiple technologies and platforms.
- Supports native Android and iOS application development.
- Includes Angular, .NET, and Java generators.
- AI agents can work with Knowledge Base objects through skills, CLI, and MCP Server.
- Supports REST, SOAP, OpenAPI, and connections to external systems and databases.
- Offers cloud, on-premises, multi-cloud, and hybrid deployment.
What to know first
- The Free plan is described as a way to build a first MVP.
- Production solutions and team collaboration are listed under Pro.
- Mission-critical systems and maximum security and compliance are listed under Enterprise.
Limits
The Free plan is described for building a first MVP. Production solutions and team collaboration are listed under Pro, while mission-critical systems and maximum security and compliance are listed under Enterprise.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Build your first MVP with AI assistants and agents | Free |
| Pro | Production solutions · Team collaboration · Priority support | On request |
| Enterprise | Mission-critical systems · Maximum security and compliance | On request |
| GeneXus Trial | Trial access; duration not stated | Free |
| GeneXus for Startups | First year, monthly payment + IVA · Web generators (.NET or Java) · native iOS and Android generator · unlimited applications | $129 a month |
| GeneXus for ISV | Annual plan, monthly payment + IVA · All technologies · BPM Suite · Angular generator · chatbot · AI module · reporting | $329 a month |
| GeneXus for Students | Per year + IVA · Web generators (.NET or Java) · native iOS and Android generator · unlimited applications | $99 a year |
| GeneXus for Enterprise | Request quote · In-house training · Cobol/RPG generators · technical kickoff · unlimited workflow users | On request |
As genexus.com lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the GeneXus website.
- Start with the Free plan to build a first MVP with AI assistants and agents.
- Use the free trial if you want to try the platform.
- Choose Pro for production solutions, team collaboration, and priority support.
- Choose Enterprise for mission-critical systems, maximum security, and compliance.
Verdict
Choose GeneXus if you need a low-code platform for mission-critical software across mobile, web, and backend targets, with model-based generation and broad deployment options. Its free plan is positioned for a first MVP; production solutions, team collaboration, and priority support are listed under Pro.
Questions
Does GeneXus have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing and is described as a way to build a first MVP with AI assistants and agents.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, GeneXus lists a free trial.
Which platforms does GeneXus support?
Its listed platforms are Android, API, iOS, self-hosted, and web. It supports native Android and iOS apps, an Angular generator for web and mobile front ends, and .NET and Java generators for web applications and backends.
What plans are available?
GeneXus lists Free, Pro, and Enterprise. Pro includes production solutions, team collaboration, and priority support; Enterprise is for mission-critical systems and maximum security and compliance.
Can GeneXus connect to other services and systems?
Yes. It supports REST and SOAP APIs, OpenAPI documentation, custom code integrations, and connections to external systems and databases. Named connections include OpenAI, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Apache Kafka, and Azure Service Bus.
Where can GeneXus applications be deployed?
GeneXus says applications can be deployed to cloud, on-premises, multi-cloud, or hybrid environments.
Facts from GeneXus's own pages
- AI agents
- GeneXus for Agents lets AI agents work with Knowledge Base objects through skills, a CLI, and an MCP Server, with changes validated by the GeneXus engine. · genexus.com, 4 Oct 2026
- AI integrations
- The integration catalog names OpenAI, AWS, Azure and Google Cloud AI services as supported connections. · genexus.com, 15 Oct 2026
- API integration
- GeneXus creates, consumes and documents REST and SOAP APIs and can generate OpenAPI specifications. · genexus.com, 15 Oct 2026
- API object protocols
- API objects expose REST or gRPC services, although gRPC is beta in .NET and Java and unsupported by .NET Framework. · docs.genexus.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Business-process management
- Its BPM tooling models, automates and manages business workflows and processes. · genexus.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud and DevOps
- The platform supports cloud-native deployment patterns using Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. · genexus.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Code generation
- Its deterministic generators create applications from a model for multiple technologies and platforms. · genexus.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Company facts
- LinkedIn lists GeneXus as founded in 1988, headquartered in Montevideo, privately held and employing 201–500 people. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Cross-platform IDE
- GeneXus describes an IDE accessible from Mac, Windows and Linux environments. · genexus.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Custom extensibility
- Developers can insert custom code to connect with external services or systems that lack a ready connector. · genexus.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- GeneXus says applications can be deployed to cloud, on-premises, multi-cloud, or hybrid environments. · genexus.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The developer wiki contains product tables of contents, release documentation, API tutorials, samples and troubleshooting pages. · docs.genexus.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1988 · genexus.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Montevideo, Uruguay · genexus.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The platform supports REST and SOAP APIs, OpenAPI documentation, custom code integrations, and connections to external systems and databases. · genexus.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Licence
- GeneXus is distributed under a proprietary intellectual-property licence with paid copies, licence activation and annual upgrade/support terms. · wiki.genexus.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: GetApp reviewers
- Reviewers repeatedly cite high licensing cost, basic interfaces, large-project performance issues, difficult UI customization, generated-code debugging and version migration friction. · getapp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Model-driven generation
- The platform generates databases, front ends and application code from business models, with deterministic repeatability. · genexus.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Multi-experience apps
- The product targets web, mobile, desktop, cloud and chatbot experiences from one model. · genexus.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Named integrations
- The integration page names OpenAI, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Apache Kafka, and Azure Service Bus among supported connections. · genexus.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Native mobile
- GeneXus supports creating native mobile applications for Android and iOS. · genexus.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Notable news: GeneXus 18
- GeneXus announced the release of GeneXus 18 on November 24, 2022, highlighting cloud-native, knowledge-driven and automated-DevOps capabilities. · genexus.com, 15 Oct 2026
- OpenAPI output
- Enabling the API object's OpenAPI property produces a YAML specification for each exposed API. · docs.genexus.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Owner
- LinkedIn states GeneXus has been part of Globant since 2022. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
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