Side by side
OutSystems vs Portofino
Both stand on low-code development platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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Portofino offers database access, API customization and authentication options in a self-hosted open-source framework. Its lack of a built-in UI means teams should consider the separately listed UI options.
Visit PortofinoThe facts
| OutSystems | Portofino | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | OutSystems | Not published |
| Website | outsystems.com | manydesigns.github.io |
| On low-code development platforms | #21 of 56 | #25 of 56 |
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
Portofino: what it does well
- Open-source framework available at no cost
- Supports multi-field search and CRUD operations
- Can expose legacy databases without changing legacy code
- API customization supports Java or Groovy
- Self-hosted deployment
What to know first
- Portofino 6 has no built-in UI
- Extending APIs may require Java or Groovy code
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