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Forge vs OutSystems
Both stand on ai 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 Web
Forge offers a route from written descriptions to generated web code, with preview, export, and one-click deployment. The Free plan includes five daily generations and full code export; commercial use on Pro and Enterprise requires an active subscription.
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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.
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| Forge | OutSystems | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | OutSystems |
| Website | forge.new | outsystems.com |
| On ai app builders | #26 of 39 | #22 of 39 |
Forge: what it does well
- Generates React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and shadcn/ui code
- Live preview for generated apps
- Full code export on the Free plan
- One-click deployment
- GitHub integration listed
What to know first
- Five generations per day on the Free plan
- Free plan includes community rather than paid support
- Commercial use on Pro and Enterprise requires active subscription
- Does not create mobile apps
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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