IBM MobileFirst vs Temenos Quantum comparison

IBM and Temenos are both solutions in the Mobile App Platforms category. IBM is ranked #6, while Temenos is ranked #5. IBM holds a 6.4% mindshare in MAP, compared to Temenos’s 7.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 81% of Temenos users who would recommend it.

IBM MobileFirst

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100% willing to recommend

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81% willing to recommend

IBM MobileFirst

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

IBM MobileFirst and Temenos Quantum are products in the enterprise mobile application development category. Temenos Quantum seems to have the upper hand due to its versatile toolkit and easier deployment.

Features: IBM MobileFirst provides strong security protocols, an analytics platform, and a robust coding environment. Temenos Quantum offers seamless cross-platform development, a no-code option, and a user-friendly experience with a broader toolkit for diverse platforms.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM MobileFirst requires a complex deployment process and higher technical expertise but provides comprehensive support. Temenos Quantum features swift deployment, intuitive interfaces, and reliable customer support, making it more accessible for quick market entry.

Pricing and ROI: IBM MobileFirst involves a higher upfront investment with long-term value through extensive capabilities and customization. Temenos Quantum has a more approachable pricing model, with manageable setup costs and a quicker return on investment due to its efficient deployment and scalable solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM MobileFirst

Ranking in Mobile App Platforms

6th

Ranking in Mobile Development Platforms

13th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Temenos Quantum

Ranking in Mobile App Platforms

5th

Ranking in Mobile Development Platforms

8th

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Rapid Application Development Software (31st), Low-Code Development Platforms (25th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Mobile App Platforms category, the mindshare of IBM MobileFirst is 6.4%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Temenos Quantum is 7.0%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Mobile App Platforms Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Temenos Quantum	7.0%
IBM MobileFirst	6.4%
Other	86.6%

Mobile App Platforms

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Manan Thakkar

Senior Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Streamlines development of hybrid applications, and has ability to integrate device-native code

It was a cakewalk for us to develop mobile apps for three different platforms using IBM MobileFirst. Since it was a consumer application built for large-scale events, it was very crucial for us to manage application compatibility with all sort of devices. With MobielFirst, we could actually achieve this with very little trouble. With help of this product, we have been able to develop mobile applications without having complete knowledge of each mobile OS's native programming. App development, delivery, and code management have been very efficient using this product.

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Zain Omer

Software Engineer (Kony-Temenos | Android) at Xpert Digital

Though a secure tool for building applications, there is a need to improve its stability

There is a lot of room for improvement in Temenos Quantum. Temenos Quantum is not quite stable yet. Improvements can be made to make Temenos Quantum stable. Improvements are needed in the solution, considering how my company needs to raise a lot of tickets with the technical support team of Temenos for some basic issues every time. There are some features in Temenos Quantum that I want to be stabilized by Temenos, just like in Android Studio and Xcode. Building an application using Temenos Quantum is not difficult, but my company needs to seek some support for the solution all the time.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"IBM MobileFirst has one of the most feature-rich admin panels."

"I like Its capability for developing hybrid applications, with an ability to integrate device-native code as well"

"With help of this product, we have been able to develop mobile applications without having complete knowledge of each mobile OS's native programming technology. App development, delivery, and code management have been very efficient using this product."

"You can do rapid development across multiple platforms."

"You can build your own customized, native, mobile applications in an efficient matter."

"I like the complete, professional social site."

"Its greatest advantage lies in its exceptional security and robustness."

"Comparing other solutions with Temenos Quantum, the later is less mature and presents several issues. Implementing Temenos Quantum has been challenging, resembling a nightmare compared to the smoother experience with the other."

"The initial setup of Temenos Quantum was easy."

"The best thing about Temenos Quantum is how it smoothly connects with Temenos Fabric. This simplifies our quantum application by handling identity, authentication, and security tasks seamlessly, saving us from extra coding."

"The most valuable feature is usability. You can develop components inside it and reuse them in different parts of your application, wherever needed. You can replicate them. There's also a Quantum Fabric on the back end, which provides a middle layer between your database and the third-party systems you need to integrate. It also provides the integration to handle all sorts of exceptions and timeouts on the Fabric. This makes it easy to troubleshoot errors coming from third-party APIs."

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Cons

"I would like to see improved support for native device functions."

"There are issues with push notifications, especially for Windows mobile apps. JSONStore also crashes abruptly at times."

"The UI lacks flexibility, especially regarding customizations. There are numerous issues at the fabric end, and working with the visualizer is extremely challenging. Basic development tasks require a high-end machine, and even clicking on an icon initiates a thirty-second processing time. The challenges mainly revolve around fabric and content."

"One area where Temenos Quantum could improve is in the flexibility of widgets and additional libraries."

"Using the API manager can be complicated when you're dealing with multiple teams, projects, and APIs. Quantum doesn't have user-based access, so I can't restrict parts of the project to specific users."

"We would like to have widgets for graphs and analytics, as well as the integration of machine learning."

"There is definitely room for improvement, especially in the areas of AI, AR, and DR for mobile and web applications"

"It would be highly beneficial if future iterations of Temenos could incorporate support for QR-based payment methods, as it would enhance the platform's capabilities and align it more closely with modern payment trends"

"Temenos Quantum is not quite stable yet."

"The technology of the solution needs an update. It is deficient in terms of connectivity."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cost depends upon various factors. Size of the overall application and product usage matter a lot. For an enterprise-grade application, this certainly comes out as an economical solution. However, for small-scale applications, it can turn out to be on the higher side."

"This is an expensive solution, and it is the biggest challenge that we face when we present this platform to customers."

"It is expensive solution."

"The product is expensive. First, they must purchase the product, and then pay an annual renewal fee. The renewal fee depends on the product details and the license term’s length. Clients can buy licenses for five or ten years and pay for them upfront, or they can set up a yearly renewal cycle."

"Temenos Quantum is an expensive tool. Taking into consideration my company's use of Temenos Quantum for a bank, the costs attached to the solution ranged from 3,00,000 to 5,00,000 USD for building one application for the bank."

"The price is too high. The annual cost for the Kony license is very high. Every year you have to renew it in order to maintain it"

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

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Financial Services Firm

28%

Computer Software Company

University

Performing Arts

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	10

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Also Known As

MobileFirst, Worklight

KonyOne, Kony, Kony Quantum

Overview

IBM Worklight helps organizations extend their business to mobile devices.

IBM

Temenos Quantum is a Multiexperience Development Platform (MXDP) that combines ease-of-use and speed of low-code productivity with deep enterprise capabilities for both consumer grade digital experiences across multiple touchpoints and robust backend services for identity, integration, orchestration, business process automation, and business rules management.

Temenos

Sample Customers

UniCredit Business Integrated Solutions, Gruppo Unipol, Raymond James Financial, Toshiba GCS, CST, ABK-Systeme GmbH, BNP Paribas

Partners FCU, Banco Bolivariano, PSECU, CFG Bank, Commerce Bank

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