Side by side
Emergent vs OutSystems
Both stand on no-code app builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Emergent supports several application types and lets users retain and export generated code. Mobile Agent access is not included on the Free tier, and paid plan prices are billed annually as listed.
Visit Emergent Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid
OutSystems combines low-code application building with database, authentication, API, and mobile publishing features. Its free plan has defined limits, so the suitable edition depends on whether you need testing or the listed production allowance.
Visit OutSystemsThe facts
| Emergent | OutSystems | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $20 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | Emergent | OutSystems |
| Website | emergent.sh | outsystems.com |
| On no-code app builders | #24 of 177 | #20 of 177 |
Emergent: what it does well
- Generates web and mobile application projects
- Users can download and modify generated code
- Integrations include GitHub, Stripe, and Supabase
- Free plan includes 10 monthly credits
- Business plan lists shared team workspaces
What to know first
- Mobile Agent requires a paid subscription
- Standard costs $20 a month billed annually
- Pro costs $200 a month billed annually
OutSystems: what it does well
- Supports web, iOS, and Android
- Built-in database included
- User authentication available
- API integrations supported
- Mobile publishing supported
What to know first
- Listed app limit is one
- Personal Edition allows test applications only
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