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 #4. IBM holds a 7.0% mindshare in MAP, compared to Temenos’s 7.7% 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

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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

14th

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

4th

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 (30th), Low-Code Development Platforms (24th)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Mobile App Platforms category, the mindshare of IBM MobileFirst is 7.0%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Temenos Quantum is 7.7%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Mobile App Platforms Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Temenos Quantum	7.7%
IBM MobileFirst	7.0%
Other	85.3%

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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."

"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."

"One of the most valuable features is that we are using the IBM MobileFirst, which is actually providing a gateway to all the mobile resources either for the employees or for the consumers."

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

"The main benefit lies in its exceptional speed of implementation."

"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."

"It is an important solution for reducing the development efforts by developing a mobile application efficiently, in a shorter period of time, across multiple platforms, such as Android and iOS."

"We can use a single channel to create an interface for iOS, Android, and other channels."

"The best feature is the Kony Studio, which is the product that is used to develop interfaces."

"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."

"You can do rapid development across multiple platforms."

"It is a single platform that can cater to mobile and web development requirements, making it convenient for businesses looking to transition into the digital space."

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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."

"There are many issues when integrating with native sides when building an Android application of the retail accelerator or an iOS application of the retail actuator. We have to incorporate on the native side of things, which creates a lot of issues. Temenos Quantum is a proprietary product and not open source. There is not much information available on the internet for developers to reference when solving issues. You have to contact the help desk, who will then give you an appointment and work to resolve the issue. In terms of what Temenos can do better, they can make the product more mature so that we do not encounter as many black holes when encountering an issue."

"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"

"Some features are only enabled for paid users. It would be much better if they enabled those features without having to pay. I would also like to see them publish information about future technologies on the Home screen under a separate tab. That would be an improvement."

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

"Temenos Quantum needs to improve its usability. It lacks information on the network. We have to contact the support when we are stuck with something."

"Temenos Quantum is not quite stable yet."

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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."

"It is expensive solution."

"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 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."

"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"

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

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

22%

University

Marketing Services Firm

Performing Arts

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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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.

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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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