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Mendix vs ServiceNow Now Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.2
Mendix's free version aids ROI with efficient, speedy development, though license fees and project needs impact overall outcomes.
Sentiment score
6.8
ServiceNow provides ROI through metrics, AI tools, and efficiency, benefiting larger enterprises despite cost concerns for smaller ones.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.0
Mendix customer service is responsive and supportive, effectively leveraging a community forum for comprehensive troubleshooting resources.
Sentiment score
7.2
ServiceNow technical support is highly rated but lacks in basic support, often relying on internal teams for quick assistance.
I haven't often needed to seek direct support from Mendix teams as their online resources and knowledge database are comprehensive.
Mendix provides proper support, troubleshooting options, and a helping community.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Mendix is highly rated for scalability, supporting diverse applications from 100 to 4000 users, particularly in private clouds.
Sentiment score
7.9
ServiceNow Now Platform is scalable, integrates seamlessly, supports thousands of users, and offers flexibility with straightforward licensing.
Mendix provides options for handling scalability and maintainability through features like validation, workflow and nanoflow minimization, and user components, enabling projects to be easily managed and scaled.
Mendix supports scaling well with its comprehensive online documentation and learning paths.
Users can build and modify the platform according to their needs.
It is easily scalable and very powerful in this direction.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Mendix is reliable with quick bug fixes, but users report performance issues on large databases and non-recommended versions.
Sentiment score
8.4
EMEA users praise ServiceNow Now Platform for 99.9% reliability, consistent uptime, multilingual support, and seamless daily performance.
I haven't had any situations where it would be unavailable for our calls, so I don't have complaints there.
 

Room For Improvement

Mendix needs enhancements in UX/UI, integration, data management, cost efficiency, AI support, and development tools for improvement.
ServiceNow users seek better licensing clarity, UI, integration, programming support, and technical support due to cost and customization issues.
It is not one hundred percent stable.
Historical data isn't as easily available as expected and it requires buying additional licenses for more features.
It lacks support for rollbacks in case of complex customer processes.
The user interface could be modernized and made more attractive for users.
 

Setup Cost

Mendix pricing is high but negotiable; enterprise users find value, with savings from multi-year agreements and custom scaling.
ServiceNow is costly due to variable licensing and module fees, making it less flexible for smaller organizations.
ServiceNow Now Platform is an expensive product.
ServiceNow Now Platform falls within the more expensive tier of a product.
 

Valuable Features

Mendix offers rapid app development with visual tools, integration, collaboration, security, scalability, and low-code ease for all users.
ServiceNow Platform enhances efficiency with workflow automation, integration, scalability, and user-friendly interfaces for comprehensive service management.
Mendix provides the ability to create solutions that fill gaps that I would otherwise be unable to address with standard software.
The solution is beneficial for integration with existing systems due to features like AI integration, SOAP integration, REST API integration, and various other options.
The most valuable features are the ease of use, stability, and the ability to change or upgrade seamlessly.
It is extremely powerful and very much customizable, which allows for quick building of solutions around it.
The text-to-code feature is particularly useful for turning natural language instructions into recognizable code on the ServiceNow platform, aiding both implementation teams and customers.
 

Categories and Ranking

Mendix
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
8th
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Development Platforms (2nd)
ServiceNow Now Platform
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
11th
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
8th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
No-Code Development Platforms (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Mendix is 6.7%, down from 9.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ServiceNow Now Platform is 1.8%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Rapid Application Development Software
 

Featured Reviews

Sameer Verma - PeerSpot reviewer
Low-code, helpful support, and great native mobile capability
There is always a layer of custom code required. There is a misconception of low-code, or Mendix, or the industry in general. They are perceived as more of a dashboarding tool, and as a visualization platform only, rather than building a complete enterprise solution. That's more of an awareness marketing challenge they have, or the industry has. In general, AI needs to be better. The team and the company is running ahead with this a bit more. AI area is something which companies have started to pick up on, low-code wise, and they should invest in it more. I would like to see their data hub module become a little bit more mature. They need to expand their base as the concept is amazing. We just need to see more use cases and learn more capabilities there, and then definitely they need to fill in the AI piece of it.
Fabio QUINTANILHA - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows for seamless integration and sharing of common features
The initial setup is straightforward. There are limited access. If you choose not to use scripts, you can still configure the majority of the settings on the platform. The technical aspect of implementing changes is governed by change management processes. Even simple features require careful consideration of communication, documentation, and governance. Despite the setup being relatively straightforward and typically taking one to two weeks to complete once the desired outcome is identified, the implementation phase can often extend for a month or two due to various factors. I rate the initial setup a nine out of ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
6%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Mendix?
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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mendix?
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 investmen...
What needs improvement with Mendix?
All software applications have their hiccups, including the Mendix Studio Pro developers program. Though still improving, there is no specific example of what really needs to be improved. Some lear...
What do you like most about ServiceNow Now Platform?
The integration with other tools is pretty good.
What needs improvement with ServiceNow Now Platform?
The analytics should be more readily available on the base product. Historical data isn't as easily available as expected and it requires buying additional licenses for more features.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Genzyme, TNT, Yahoo, Capgemini, Roche, D&B, Aegon, kpn, AZL, Sky, Arch, Penn State Univeristy, BancABC
experian, beachbody, health partners
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