I have used Mendix to build interfaces for unique use cases where other generic solutions like MS Excel won't fit in. Our organization has used the solution to build small applications on the local cloud that took 72 hours, and these applications were already being worked upon beforehand using Python.
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Offers incredible scalability with reliable support and an Epics feature for agile processes
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Excellent support is offered for Mendix.
What needs improvement?
The vendor should focus more on the opinion of the users and make improvements to the product accordingly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Mendix for a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability a nine out of ten. Throughout my experience of using the solution, it only crashed once, which was fixed upon restarting.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product exhibits incredible scalability. I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten. There are about 3000 Mendix users in our organization. The solution is currently used about once a week in our company. Plans are in place to implement more functions in the product at our company.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate the tech support an eight out of ten. The support team should be more proactive in providing solutions to specific issues.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, I have used Visual Studio, Jupiter, and Graphical User Interfaces.
How was the initial setup?
In our organization, we almost never needed to integrate Mendix with any other solution. I would rate the initial setup an eight out of ten. Some companies might need assistance with the deployment, but overall, it's straightforward.
At our organization, Mendix is deployed in the cloud and on-prem. The deployment of Mendix took around four weeks in our company. Our organization's team made an application using Mendix that was deployed in ten minutes.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment was implemented in-house.
What was our ROI?
The ROI is not always measured in terms of cost for products like Mendix; it's also measured in terms of the user experience, available information about the product, and the adaptiveness of potential users.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I would rate the pricing a six out of ten. The solution is a bit expensive compared to others, but in the long term, it is worth it.
For instance, Microsoft Power Apps don't demand a huge investment to get started with because they integrate with the Microsoft Suite if it's already present in the system, but when communications with other systems are required, they need to be custom-built as Microsoft doesn't provide communication setup just out of the box, with Mendix such issues can be effortlessly solved.
The basic version of Mendix is enough to compete with power apps, but it can also be upgraded later.
What other advice do I have?
Mendix has accelerated the development processes in our organization and the speed to market solutions. There are Epics in Mendix that support agile processes and the development of stories. The paths generated from stories using the solution can be appointed to specific team members.
I would certainly recommend the tool to other users mainly because the graphical possibilities are immense for a beginner in Mendix. I would recommend others to build a suitable team with at least one specialist before adopting Mendix.
I look forward to the vendor's innovations in the product with Artificial Intelligence; for instance, there can be a connection to ChatGPT. Overall, I would rate Mendix a ten out of ten.
Simple initial setup and good development tools for building new apps, both mobile and enterprise web
What is our primary use case?
We have clients in petrochemicals, agriculture, financial services, retail, and all sorts of other areas. It is amazing when we use it for what it is designed for.
What is most valuable?
The development tools are excellent for building new apps, both mobile and enterprise web.
We also use Mendix Enterprise Integration for complex business logic. It's a low-code platform, so we run Mendix in the Mendix Cloud.
What needs improvement?
The code refactoring tools could be better, especially for applications running for years. It's not bad, but it could be smoother.
Also, writing new widgets can be trickier than it should be for some people, but not if you're familiar with Mendix.
Pricing used to be complex, but Mendix has improved that quite a bit. So, the pricing policy in general. It's not exactly straightforward.
The reporting feature also wasn't great, but Mendix has fixed that in version 10. I still need to test it fully, though. Version 9's reporting could be better.
In future releases, I would like to see more features around report writing.
Another thing is managing and breaking down monolithic apps into modules, with version control for individual modules, which could be more robust. Sharing individual modules wasn't as strong as it should be.
However, the biggest improvement still would be better refactoring tools, both for code and models.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using it since 2011.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability a ten out of ten. We've been running large applications on it, and almost never have any issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Mendix is easy to scale for typical business applications. It's horizontally and vertically scalable.
It used to be mainly for medium and large companies, but the new pricing makes it much more accessible. Now, it's suitable for the whole spectrum, from small to large.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service and support are not bad. There is definitely room for improvement in response time. And they tend to escalate things quite a bit before acknowledging a problem. So, our experience has been a bit slow but not terrible.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Mendix competes with Outsystems, Microsoft Power Apps, Salesforce, and a few local players.
I'd definitely rate Mendix as the number one low-code, model-driven platform. It's much better than the competition regarding ease of use, pricing, stability, IDE strength, good training materials, and easy staff onboarding and certification. It has made major improvements in those areas.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very simple. It was super quick.
It supports all deployment models. You can run it in the Mendix cloud with a single button deploy, on your own cloud, or integrate it into your DevOps environment for scripted rollouts.
It's very flexible, and Mendix has really improved the deployment aspect. So, clients have complete control over deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is fairly comparable. I would rate the pricing a six out of ten, where one is high price, and ten is low price.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. There is room for improvement.
Powerful and easy-to-use product, however, pricing and integration capabilities could be improved
What is our primary use case?
I used the solution to develop an application for a parking system. It manages everything from parking cards, payments, eGates, tickets, and more.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of the product are its ease of use and speed. My friend and I find it helpful as a team of just two developers.
What needs improvement?
One area for improvement is its integration capabilities. Creating a pluggable widget or integrating it with other systems is challenging.
In terms of features, it would be great to see advancements such as AI services and the integration of third-party services. Additionally, connecting external devices to the application requires multiple steps. Improving this will make it easier for the developers.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for the past three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable and powerful.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is scalable. We had a single application in development, and there were two developers with 15 end users.
How are customer service and support?
Six or seven months ago, I interacted with the technical support team, but since then, they haven't reached out to me. I tried to get in touch with them by asking some questions, and they mentioned that someone would contact me, but unfortunately, no one has reached out yet.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I run my businesses and develop applications. My friends and I are a small group of developers. In the past, we worked with technologies like C# and React. However, we are now looking to take the next step using local platforms.
I switched to this solution because of its database handling. You can create and draw your structure. The UI has powerful microflow, workflow, and nanoflow capabilities. It has great speed. It is suitable for developers with varying levels of experience. You can achieve tasks with minimal coding. The CSS and paging capabilities are great.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not complex. The deployment process took two to three weeks.
What about the implementation team?
I set up the solution on my own.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I would not recommend the solution to small and medium-sized businesses because it’s expensive. It’s great for big organizations. I rate the pricing as a three out of ten.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We have used React.js, JavaScript, C#, and Oracle Siebel. However, we strive to move to the next level for future projects.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate Mendix a six out of ten.