OutSystems/Mendix/Microsoft Power Apps/Appian/Odoo/ Low-Code Platform Ecosystem Partners Version Feature Complete Comparison

SuanShu Technology independently developed SuanShu Cloud (full scenario adaptation+cost optimal), simultaneously providing 16+ low-code platform agency services, based on official public information sorting, providing accurate selection reference for enterprises

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OutSystems/Mendix/Microsoft Power Apps/Appian/Odoo Comprehensive Comparison

Based on official latest pricing · 10 core dimensions to help you select the right low-code platform

1. Official Version Price Comparison

Platform Free Version Basic Version (Annual) Enterprise Version (Annual) Flagship Version (Annual) Core Restrictions
OutSystems 30-day trial/no account limit Starting from ¥75,000/50 accounts Starting from ¥300,000/100 accounts Starting from ¥1,500,000/500 accounts Free version feature limited, enterprise version supports complete DevOps, accounts can be purchased additionally
Mendix 30-day trial/no account limit Starting from ¥60,000/50 accounts Starting from ¥250,000/100 accounts Starting from ¥1,200,000/500 accounts Free version feature limited, enterprise version supports multi-environment deployment, accounts can be purchased additionally
Microsoft Power Apps 1-month trial/10 accounts Starting from ¥48,000/100 accounts Starting from ¥96,000/200 accounts Starting from ¥240,000/500 accounts Based on Microsoft 365 ecosystem, enterprise version includes advanced connectors, accounts can be purchased additionally
Appian 30-day trial/no account limit Starting from ¥120,000/50 accounts Starting from ¥480,000/200 accounts Starting from ¥1,200,000/500 accounts Free version feature limited, enterprise version supports process intelligence, accounts can be purchased additionally
Odoo Community version free/no account limit Starting from ¥24,000/100 accounts Starting from ¥48,000/200 accounts Starting from ¥120,000/500 accounts Community version open source free, enterprise version supports professional support, accounts can be purchased additionally
Zoho Creator Free version/5 users Starting from ¥19,200/20 accounts Starting from ¥72,000/50 accounts Starting from ¥180,000/100 accounts Free version has limitations, enterprise version supports complete features, accounts can be purchased additionally
Google AppSheet Free version/10 users Starting from ¥14,400/20 accounts Starting from ¥36,000/50 accounts Starting from ¥120,000/100 accounts Free version feature limited, enterprise version supports advanced features, deeply integrated with Google Workspace

2. 10-Dimension Comprehensive Rating (Radar Chart)

3. Selection Decision Matrix (Bubble Chart)

* X-axis: Enterprise scale adaptation | Y-axis: Technical threshold/complexity | Bubble size: Cost-effectiveness

4. Functional Module Comparison

Functional Module OutSystems Mendix Microsoft Power Apps Appian Odoo
Form Design ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
Process Engine ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Data Integration ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
Report Analysis ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
API Management ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
Mobile Adaptation ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆

5. Deployment Method and Pricing Model

Platform Name Deployment Method Pricing Model Free Version/Trial Version Enterprise Version Starting Price
OutSystems Public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud Pricing by number of applications, number of users Free personal version Starting from $1,513/month
Mendix Public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud Pricing by number of applications, number of users Free version (5 users) Starting from $1,875/month
Microsoft Power Apps Microsoft 365 cloud ecosystem Pricing by number of users, number of applications Office 365 users free trial Starting from $20/user/month
Appian Public cloud, private cloud Pricing by number of users Free trial version Starting from $75/user/month
Odoo Local deployment, cloud hosting Open source free, enterprise version priced by modules Open source community version permanently free Starting from $24.90/user/month

6. Performance and Security

Comparison Dimension OutSystems Mendix Microsoft Power Apps Appian Odoo
Maximum Concurrent Users 50,000+ 30,000+ 10,000+ 20,000+ 5,000+
Average Response Time 100ms 150ms 200ms 180ms 300ms
Data Processing Capability ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
Security Certification SOC2/ISO27001/GDPR SOC2/ISO27001/GDPR SOC2/ISO27001/GDPR/FedRAMP SOC2/ISO27001/GDPR Open source version no certification
Data Encryption ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆

7. Usability and Learning Curve

Comparison Dimension OutSystems Mendix Microsoft Power Apps Appian Odoo
Interface User-Friendliness ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆
Learning Curve Steepness ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆
Time to Get Started (days) 15-30 15-30 3-7 10-20 15-30
Training Resource Richness ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
Development Efficiency Improvement ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆

8. Ecosystem and Support

Comparison Dimension OutSystems Mendix Microsoft Power Apps Appian Odoo
Application Template Count 500+ 400+ 300+ 200+ 1000+
Third-Party Integration ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
Developer Community ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★
Technical Support Response Within 2 hours Within 4 hours Within 4 hours Within 4 hours Community support
Training Services ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆

9. Cost-Benefit Analysis

Cost Dimension OutSystems Mendix Microsoft Power Apps Appian Odoo
Initial Investment Cost High ($18,000+/year) High ($22,500+/year) Medium ($240+/user/year) High ($900+/user/year) Low (open source free)
Implementation Cycle 3-6 months 3-6 months 1-3 months 2-4 months 3-12 months
Personnel Training Cost High High Medium Medium-High High
Maintenance Cost Medium Medium Low Medium Low (self-maintenance)
Investment Return Cycle 12-18 months 12-18 months 6-12 months 12-24 months 6-12 months
Overall Cost-Effectiveness ★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★

10. Conclusion and Selection Recommendations

Free Version Feature Comparison
Paid Basic Version Comparison
Paid Advanced Version Comparison
Custom/Private Deployment Comparison
Scenario Adaptation Comparison
SuanShu Cloud Core Advantages

Free Version Feature Comparison (Applicable to individuals, micro teams or testing)

Platform Development Mode Free Account Count Core Feature Support Core Limitations After-Sales Service
OutSystems OutSystems Low-Code No Limit Basic forms, process design 30-day trial, feature limited, cannot deploy to production environment Community support
Mendix Mendix Low-Code No Limit Basic forms, process design 30-day trial, feature limited, cannot deploy to production environment Community support
Microsoft Power Apps Microsoft Power Apps Zero-Code 10 Basic forms, process design 1-month trial, feature limited, API call limits Microsoft community support
Appian Appian Low-Code No Limit Basic forms, process design 30-day trial, feature limited, cannot deploy to production environment Community support
Odoo Odoo Low-Code No Limit Complete feature set, open source free Community version has no professional support, requires self-deployment and maintenance Community support
Zoho Creator Zoho Creator Low-Code 5 Basic forms, process design, mobile support Free version only 5 users, feature limited Community support
Google AppSheet Google AppSheet Low-Code 10 Basic forms, data visualization, Google Workspace integration Free version feature limited, API call limits Google community support

Paid Basic Version Comparison (Suitable for teams up to 100 people)

Platform Development Mode Starting Price (Annual) Core Features Applicable Scenarios After-Sales Service
OutSystems OutSystems Low-Code ¥75,000 starting Complete app development, deployment, API integration Enterprise-level app development Official support
Mendix Mendix Low-Code ¥60,000 starting Complete app development, deployment, API integration Enterprise-level app development Official support
Microsoft Power Apps Microsoft Power Apps Zero-Code ¥48,000 starting Form design, process automation, data visualization Department-level app development Microsoft official support
Appian Appian Low-Code ¥120,000 starting Process automation, case management, data integration Complex process management Official support
Odoo Odoo Low-Code ¥24,000 starting ERP, CRM, project management, website building SME full-process management Official support
Zoho Creator Zoho Creator Low-Code ¥19,200 starting Complete app development, API integration, mobile support, workflow automation SME business process management Official support
Google AppSheet Google AppSheet Low-Code ¥14,400 starting App development, data visualization, deep Google Workspace integration, mobile support SMEs using Google Workspace Google official support

Paid Advanced Version Comparison (Suitable for 100-500 people teams)

Platform Development Mode Starting Price (Annual) Core Features Applicable Scenarios After-Sales Service
OutSystems OutSystems Low-Code ¥300,000 starting Enterprise-level app development, DevOps, advanced security Large enterprise complex apps Dedicated customer manager
Mendix Mendix Low-Code ¥250,000 starting Enterprise-level app development, multi-environment deployment, advanced security Large enterprise complex apps Dedicated customer manager
Microsoft Power Apps Microsoft Power Apps Zero-Code ¥96,000 starting Advanced forms, complex processes, advanced data visualization Enterprise-level app development Microsoft advanced support
Appian Appian Low-Code ¥480,000 starting Advanced process automation, AI integration, case management Large enterprise process management Dedicated customer manager
Odoo Odoo Low-Code ¥48,000 starting Complete ERP, advanced features, professional support Medium enterprise full-process management Advanced support
Zoho Creator Zoho Creator Low-Code ¥72,000 starting Enterprise-level app development, advanced security, multi-environment deployment, dedicated support Medium enterprise complex apps Dedicated customer manager
Google AppSheet Google AppSheet Low-Code ¥36,000 starting Advanced app development, enterprise-level security, deep Google Workspace integration, dedicated support Medium enterprise app development Google advanced support

Custom/Private Deployment Comparison (Suitable for large enterprises with 500+ people)

Platform Deployment Method Customization Level Core Advantages Applicable Enterprises After-Sales Service
OutSystems OutSystems Private deployment/hybrid cloud High Enterprise-level security, custom development Large enterprises Dedicated technical team
Mendix Mendix Private deployment/hybrid cloud High Flexible deployment, custom development Large enterprises Dedicated technical team
Microsoft Power Apps Microsoft Power Apps Hybrid cloud Medium Microsoft ecosystem integration, enterprise-level security Large enterprises already using Microsoft products Microsoft dedicated support
Appian Appian Private deployment/hybrid cloud High Advanced process automation, custom development Large enterprises Dedicated technical team
Odoo Odoo Private deployment High Open source customization, low cost Large enterprises Dedicated technical team
Zoho Creator Zoho Creator Private deployment/hybrid cloud Medium Enterprise-level security, Zoho ecosystem integration Large enterprises Dedicated technical team
Google AppSheet Google AppSheet Hybrid cloud Medium Deep Google Workspace integration, enterprise-level security Large enterprises using Google Workspace Google dedicated support

Scenario Adaptation Comparison (Best choices for different industries/scale enterprises)

Manufacturing

Best Choice:OutSystems, Mendix
Recommendation Reason:Supports complex app development, suitable for manufacturing digital transformation

Retail E-commerce

Best Choice:Microsoft Power Apps, Odoo
Recommendation Reason:Suitable for retail business management, integrated e-commerce features

Healthcare

Best Choice:Appian, OutSystems
Recommendation Reason:Supports compliance requirements, suitable for healthcare process management

Financial Services

Best Choice:OutSystems, Mendix
Recommendation Reason:Enterprise-level security, suitable for financial app development

SuanShu Cloud Core Advantages

High Cost-Effectiveness

Compared to foreign platforms, prices are only 1/10-1/20
Full feature set, no hidden fees
Flexible payment model, pay as needed

Localized Support

Full Chinese interface, conforms to domestic user habits
7x24 hour Chinese technical support
Adapts to domestic network environment, smooth access

As official authorized distributor, we provide

15%-50% Exclusive procurement discount

7x24 hour technical support

Custom development services

Professional training and implementation guidance

Official license guarantee

Quick deployment and launch

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