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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0.00
Appian
Star Rating
(485)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about AppianOutSystems
Star Rating
(1,412)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that OutSystems excels in ease of use, scoring 9.2 compared to Appian's 8.7. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface and drag-and-drop functionality make it easier for non-technical users to build applications quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Appian shines in workflow management, achieving a score of 9.0, while OutSystems scored 8.6. Users appreciate Appian's robust process automation features, which streamline complex workflows effectively.
- G2 users highlight that OutSystems offers superior application deployment capabilities, scoring 9.1 against Appian's 8.6. Reviewers say that the one-click deployment feature significantly reduces time-to-market for applications.
- Users on G2 report that Appian has a strong focus on data security, with a score of 8.8, compared to OutSystems' 8.6. Reviewers mention that Appian's security features, such as role-based access control, provide peace of mind for enterprise-level applications.
- Reviewers mention that OutSystems provides better support for UI code extending, scoring 8.6 versus Appian's 7.8. Users say that the flexibility to customize user interfaces is a significant advantage for developers looking to create unique applications.
- Users report that both platforms have similar scores in ease of administration, with both scoring 8.5. However, reviewers mention that Appian's centralized management console is particularly praised for simplifying administrative tasks.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Appian
No pricing availableOutSystems
Free
$0.00
Launch your first app for free, for up to 100 end users. No credit card required.
- Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for creating your apps
- Free Online Training
- Community Support
Free Trial
Appian
Free Trial is available
OutSystems
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
282
8.9
850
Ease of Use
8.7
339
9.2
1,092
Ease of Setup
8.5
281
8.8
779
Ease of Admin
8.5
229
8.5
510
Quality of Support
8.5
275
8.5
833
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
232
8.8
488
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
271
9.2
820
Features by Category
Automation Building
8.6
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.4
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
Bot Management & Execution
8.6
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
Intelligent Automation
8.6
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Digital Workflows
8.7
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
Forms
8.5
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
Automation
8.9
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
57
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Management
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
Process Analysis
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
Automation
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.6
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Process Mining
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
410
Not enough data
8.3
391
Not enough data
8.5
374
Not enough data
8.5
399
Not enough data
8.7
397
Not enough data
8.6
400
Not enough data
8.5
395
Generative AI
7.7
56
Not enough data
7.7
55
Not enough data
Process Management
8.5
158
Not enough data
8.4
156
Not enough data
8.4
157
Not enough data
7.8
124
Not enough data
8.4
137
Not enough data
8.0
121
Not enough data
8.2
122
Not enough data
Customization
7.6
155
Not enough data
8.8
166
Not enough data
8.5
156
Not enough data
8.1
154
Not enough data
8.6
168
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.4
162
Not enough data
8.4
161
Not enough data
8.5
168
Not enough data
8.7
161
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Process Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Development
8.5
130
Not enough data
Functionality - Process Orchestration
7.9
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
Integration & Adaptability - Process Orchestration
8.3
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Workflow Design & Orchestration
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Integrations & Connectivity
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Automation Execution & Intelligence
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Development & Customization
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Governance & Security
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
Not enough data
6.3
10
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Generation and Interpretation - AI App Builder
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
6
Generated Application Quality - AI App Builder
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Agentic AI - Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Design
7.8
138
|
Verified
8.6
621
|
Verified
7.9
142
|
Verified
8.6
612
|
Verified
8.1
147
|
Verified
8.7
600
|
Verified
8.3
118
8.6
619
|
Verified
9.0
153
|
Verified
8.6
611
|
Verified
Data Control
8.2
145
|
Verified
7.9
573
|
Verified
8.5
146
|
Verified
8.3
599
|
Verified
8.8
148
|
Verified
8.6
598
|
Verified
Publishing
8.7
156
|
Verified
9.0
624
|
Verified
8.7
151
|
Verified
8.9
616
8.5
152
|
Verified
8.9
617
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
8.2
12
8.3
27
8.1
12
8.2
28
8.3
12
8.1
26
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Appian and OutSystems are categorized as Low-Code Development Platforms and AI Agent Builders
Unique Categories
OutSystems is categorized as AI App Builder, Application Development Platforms, and Mobile Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Appian
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OutSystems
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
21.1%
Banking
10.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.0%
Computer Software
5.8%
Insurance
5.5%
Other
50.4%
Information Technology and Services
18.7%
Computer Software
13.9%
Banking
7.8%
Insurance
6.1%
Financial Services
3.6%
Other
49.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Appian software used for?
3 Comments
JP
Digital Transformation and process automationRead more
1) How can I automate associating apps with Users and Groups? 2) How can I write multiple rows to a Data a store Entity without using a SmartObject function or widget?
1 Comment
HT
Hi Mark, the best way to get advice on your questions is to head over to our Appian Community, where your peers can share their best practices and...Read more
How can we user RPA with Appian ?
1 Comment
Official Response from Appian
Hi Mahantesh,
RPA can be used in any Appian process to automate simple, repetitive tasks or connect systems that don't use APIs. Appian has native...Read more
what is the best way to clone or migrate production data to lower environments.
2 Comments
SU
Please have a look @ DMM from Infosistema. https://www.infosistema.com/dmm-data-migration-manager/Read more
How much does OutSystems cost?
2 Comments
DH
OutSystems is a low-code platform that lets you create web and mobile applications faster and easier. The cost of OutSystems depends on the edition and...Read more
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