OutSystems Platform
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OutSystems has been my programming world since I started working
What do you like best about the product?
The possibility of developing an application in a fast way, and being able to work with either backend and frontend at the same time.
What do you dislike about the product?
Not always easy to migrate from or to other technologies
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
To speed up the build of applications, and it's benefiting me because it has been my door in the world of programming
A no-brainer for a full-stack Enterprise solution, with an outstanding potential for the future
What do you like best about the product?
OutSystems truly simplifies the software development process. Of course, to deliver a high-quality product, you still need a solid understanding of the platform. That said, nothing compares to the speed at which you can develop APIs, design attractive screens using advanced frameworks, and set up a comprehensive data model in just a few hours. Publishing an app without the usual compilation error headaches is a huge plus, and, most importantly, the ability to ship to production quickly and frequently really sets OutSystems apart. While other technologies certainly have their strengths, OutSystems stands out for being faster, more accessible, and genuinely enjoyable to use. Leaders who prioritize rapid value delivery consistently find OutSystems at the top of their list when choosing a platform for their next major project.
What do you dislike about the product?
As someone who previously used O11 and now develops on ODC, I appreciate the advantages of moving to a cloud-native platform, but there are also some drawbacks compared to what we had before. For instance, the SSO implementation is convenient in that setting up an identity provider takes only a few minutes. However, we can't reuse the authorization token when integrating with Entra, which means we have to invest more development time and effort. It would be much simpler if we could just use the JWT token from Entra directly. Another area that could be improved is logging. Unlike O11, ODC doesn't provide API logs out of the box, so we have to build the entire logging solution ourselves. It would be much better if enabling this was as simple as toggling a setting in the ODC Portal. Lastly, the lack of access to the database in higher environments, and the inability to debug it, presents a significant challenge. We're now forced to create our own APIs and screens to work around this, which feels unfair since these consume AOs that wouldn't otherwise be used.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Developers do not need extensive experience with high-code to use this. It is straightforward to learn, and the rapid deployment makes it possible to deliver sprints successfully.
Struggles of a junior
What do you like best about the product?
Outsystems was the first platform I used when I started working in this field, and what immediately stood out to me was how clean and easy to understand the menus and workspace are. As a junior, I found it simple to become productive right away because the platform is so user-friendly. Another thing I noticed early on was how straightforward it is to work with databases in Outsystems. The visual nature of the code makes it easy to build logic and debug issues. I also really appreciated the one-click publish feature and the way user management is handled for external sites, which can often be confusing in more traditional applications where everything is mixed together in the code.
I was also involved in implementing Outsystems on the client side, and found that process to be just as clean and easy. Customer support has been very responsive whenever we've encountered bugs or needed to report issues—they typically open a ticket and respond quickly. In the past, I used Outsystems quite frequently, but nowadays I am no longer a developer, so I don't use it as much. However, whenever I do need to use it, I find it easy to integrate, clean, and fast. I also hear from many people that the frequency of use remains very high.
I was also involved in implementing Outsystems on the client side, and found that process to be just as clean and easy. Customer support has been very responsive whenever we've encountered bugs or needed to report issues—they typically open a ticket and respond quickly. In the past, I used Outsystems quite frequently, but nowadays I am no longer a developer, so I don't use it as much. However, whenever I do need to use it, I find it easy to integrate, clean, and fast. I also hear from many people that the frequency of use remains very high.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes we encounter bugs or limitations in the app that need to be resolved in order for us to continue our work. Outsystems doesn't provide a quick fix, so we have to wait for them to open an internal ticket and address the issue. After that, they either give us an update or a fast fix, but it's still not quite the same as having an immediate solution.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The challenges of working with the cloud and adapting to it have been significant, but bringing everything together now has been very beneficial for me.
Great accelerator with some frustrations in the mix
What do you like best about the product?
I really appreciate how this tool assists both developers and non-technical users in building apps more quickly and easily. Its ability to predict and handle more complex actions with just a few clicks, or by simply dragging and dropping entities, is impressive. I also value the wide range of available connections, which makes it possible to integrate with various systems and code seamlessly. At the moment, I'm using ODC, and I find that the authentication process with Entra, as well as deployment, collaboration, and the overall management and visibility of the app and system, are all much more straightforward.
What do you dislike about the product?
At times, we struggle to maintain control over certain components, such as the searchable dropdown. For example, it appears impossible to add a tooltip to each item by default, and some events like onBlur are not supported. Additionally, although we have established a connection to Entra, we are unable to retrieve the token directly, which forced us to implement a rather complicated workaround to obtain it. Another challenge is accessing database records in different environments; this typically requires setting up a complex connection or using up AOs by creating an API or a dedicated screen. Lastly, I wish the overall performance was better, even when the code is highly optimized. Coming from a React and C# background, I was accustomed to faster load times and not having to reload a table twice simply because of features like ellipsis in large text fields.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We could create an MVP for an internal sytem that will replace a legacy one in just 3 months.
Im a senior Developer working for more than 8 Years
What do you like best about the product?
You can combine data, logic and design in one platform.
What do you dislike about the product?
Not open for freelancers that would like to initiate their startup using OutSystems.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It solving the speed of onboarding new customers, it's helping modernize the internal processes in my organization.
Complete application in a short time
What do you like best about the product?
I like it because I can create something functional and apply my html and css knowledge
What do you dislike about the product?
The standard templates looks outdated to me compared with current websites
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Bugfixing makes it very easy with OutSystems, we don't have typo issues
OutSystems developer reviewing at ONE2025
What do you like best about the product?
The care OutSystems has with developers, supporting their learning path by making documentation and videos available online.
It's very easy to use, allowing non developers to use it.
It is very easy to integrate with web services and a set of other technologies.
It's very easy to use, allowing non developers to use it.
It is very easy to integrate with web services and a set of other technologies.
What do you dislike about the product?
Support services, sometimes, take longer than desirable.
Some features were only available in the ODC platform, that has changed in the last two months.
Some features were only available in the ODC platform, that has changed in the last two months.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Allowing my team to fast deliver solutions the several business areas within our organization.
Experience with OutSystems after a while
What do you like best about the product?
Workflow of the Business logic and Actions
What do you dislike about the product?
Fetching the Data in Agriggates are not as fast as it has to be, I had experience with Oracle, the SQL there are just very fast
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Outsystems is very fast to offer a solution for a new Projects, and it save a lot of time, it has also a good UI
Good tool with fields to improve
What do you like best about the product?
Great and very responsive forum and community
Implementation speed of new solutions
Availability of training materials (video content and documentations)
Various communnity or partner components in Forge enrich Outsystems out of the box functions
Implementation speed of new solutions
Availability of training materials (video content and documentations)
Various communnity or partner components in Forge enrich Outsystems out of the box functions
What do you dislike about the product?
Has not yet achieved full low code potential (e.g. when customizing UI with CSS, Aggregates are not yet fully optimized in terms of performance and lack certain SQL functionalities)
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Accelerating development of new products and Facilitation and evolution of existing high-code software by providing easy to use and learn graphical interface.
Versatile LowCode platform for more complex requirements
What do you like best about the product?
Modern, professional UI. Lots of integration options. Good community and support from the vendor.
What do you dislike about the product?
No branching making it difficult for several developers working on the same code (but modules are a way to solve this). No data backup and restore per application, only for all apps on the platform at once.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Governance for a growing app landscape, easier maintenance and security, faster development.
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