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Adobe ColdFusion vs OutSystems comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Adobe ColdFusion
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
21st
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
20th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OutSystems
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
2nd
Ranking in Low-Code Development Platforms
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Development Platforms (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Low-Code Development Platforms category, the mindshare of Adobe ColdFusion is 0.5%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OutSystems is 10.2%, up from 9.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Low-Code Development Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

RakibulIslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 27, 2023
An easy-to-setup tool that can be used to automate repetitive tasks
Currently, they have some legacy connectors with different tools, and they are creating native connectors. For example, AEM was only using HTTP or SMTP connections. However, now, AEM also has a native connector. In Adobe Workfront, if we use those connectors, we can push data through them. Previously there were no in-built connectors for Power BI and the dashboard. Now I see that connectors are there in Adobe ColdFusion though I have not used them yet. Previously when I was trying to create some data, it was very difficult to get real-time data from Workfront. I would like to say that it could be an area of improvement if it was possible to get real-time data, and we can create some connectors like the ones on Power BI or Tableau. Now we have the option with which we can schedule a time, like one or two hours, five times a day, allowing us to push the data with Power BI or an external tool. However, with real-time data, it's really difficult now. For ColdFusion, since I do not have that much expertise, I would say that whatever issue I face, I will resolve them. For that, I would like to get real-time data using the tool. Hence, I would like to get a real-time dashboard all the time.
Vadivelan Rajendiran - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 18, 2022
The visual program provides the advantage of only requiring one skill set for both the front and backend
We are using all aspects of OutSystems. We use it in almost all of our applications, application development, migration, and modernization. Basically, we use it for almost any traditional technology like .NET and Java OutSystems requires only one skill set for both the frontend and backend. As…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I would like to say that its best feature is its different kinds of connectors. We have lots of in-built connectors."
"This tool was very easy learn, yet powerful enough to manage many sites on a single instance."
"My client has been able to improve productivity with the use of the tool. The solution has them develop several tools that addressed their specific needs. They have become more efficient and safe with the use of the product."
"We save enormous amounts of time in development using this tool."
"The ability to write SQL queries was very helpful as we did not need to bother our DBAs in writing stored procedures for simple tasks."
"I find it to be the easiest server-side technology for website development. It easily integrates with virtually everything– from web APIs to NoSQL databases to RSS and XML services."
"No need to import libraries from outside the environment."
"Apart from providing a mature, reliable, consistent platform, Adobe also offers outstanding customer service and product support."
"The most valuable feature of OutSystems with discipline and the development processes. Instead of each developer doing tasks on their own with their own approach, et cetera, the solution would help bring some organization to the development process."
"Our previous solution had other overheads such as release management, version management, code management, monitoring, etc., all of which are built-in with OutSystems."
"The flow editor is the most valuable feature. It is simple and intuitive, and it can guide you step-by-step."
"The visual program of OutSystems is one of the major advantages of this solution."
"There is literally a ton of stuff it can do. It's very flexible."
"It is easy to use."
"The solution is all-encompassing and very easy to use with its drag-and-drop feature."
"The tool makes the development process easier."
 

Cons

"ColdFusion’s third-party authentication is currently limited to just a couple of companies, like Google and Facebook, and a few third-party SAML authenticators. From my personal perspective, adding LinkedIn and Microsoft would greatly benefit me."
"Need to be able to Be able to inject Python, Java, Groovy, or PHP code into a CFML page."
"There is not much third party authenticators in this solution"
"Installation of the server software was formidable due the number of configurable options."
"Previously when I was trying to create some data, it was very difficult to get real-time data from Workfront."
"The solution needs to improve its adaption capability with a third-party company. I want to see more communities or open knowledge resources with the tool."
"The integration points need to be increased. People have also started to adopt this solution for their regular needs. That means it's not only the big enterprises that are adopting this solution. There are also small and medium enterprises that are adopting it. I've read that where you have large deployments, OutSystems starts to crumble a bit. That is the idea that no customer would know at the beginning and would also not like to hit the wall there. When it is on the client, there are a lot of applications already on low-code, and then suddenly you realize that you want to do some big applications, and you face hurdles. This is the general feedback for all such platforms."
"While I can't speak to the market impact, as a developer, I've seen significant reductions in development time across different versions of our applications. One area for improvement would be the UI controls in Service Studio. Sometimes, controls don't appear in the IDE, requiring us to check them in the web browser instead. Overall, our experience with OutSystems has been positive, though improvements in UI development would be welcomed."
"OutSystems does not provide any native reporting resources. All reports must be created with other tools or as a webpage."
"We have performance issues while fetching bulk data."
"The integration Studio could be improved. It needs a tool in which we could develop C# code and then integrate into OutSystems. The application could have a better UI."
"The customer service and support are maintaining a two-day SLA for everything. 48 hours is very high."
"Mobile apps should have been fully native."
"Its ability to create and run automated tasks could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is a very effective solution and worth the price."
"The tool's pricing is high but it's totally worth the investment."
"If you really want to save money, there is a free open source CFML engine (former Railo, now Lucee) out there."
"OutSystems was open to a deal that worked for both sides."
"For one developer to use, the cost is around $5,000."
"It is too expensive for small companies."
"OutSystems is an expensive product. My company has to make monthly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution."
"The solution is expensive. The platform is not suitable for all of my clients. I work with labor unions and other smaller organizations that would not be able to afford the platform's current pricing model. It would be beneficial if there were a scaled-down version or a tiered pricing option that would allow me to build an app or a web app that is more cost-effective for my clients. Currently, the platform's pricing is too high for many of my clients, who would not be able to afford something in the $50,000 to $100,000 range."
"It is very high price."
"There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to OutSystems. It is an expensive product."
"For a single application, it's too expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
24%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
31%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Adobe ColdFusion?
I would like to say that its best feature is its different kinds of connectors. We have lots of in-built connectors.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Adobe ColdFusion?
The tool's pricing is high but it's totally worth the investment.
What needs improvement with Adobe ColdFusion?
Currently, they have some legacy connectors with different tools, and they are creating native connectors. For example, AEM was only using HTTP or SMTP connections. However, now, AEM also has a nat...
Which solution is better for developing non-ITSM applications: OutSystems or Service Now?
The short answer is that OutSystems is far better for 2 main reasons. Firstly, with Service Now you are locked into that platform for good. The business model is to lock in and then keep pumping th...
What industries do you think OutSystems is most useful for?
I cannot really name an industry in which OutSystems cannot be beneficial. Who does not want to make top-notch applications that work in no time? And OutsyStems does exactly that. The low-code plat...
How did you decide which OutSystems edition was the best one for you?
We started using OutSystems fairly recently, so we are still on the free version of it. My company is still testing how we like the platform, but so far, we have been satisfied with it and will li...
 

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Sample Customers

Inspirus, Promisan, Webapper, Giva, Frontech Solutions Inc, Digicon, ITX Corp, Wall Street Magnate, SimulTV, ten24 Digital Solutions, Prospective Medical Data International Inc, Alcatel-Lucent
Randstad, Warner Brothers, HP, Intel, ING, Banco Popular, Thrivent Financial, Bacardi, Kent State University, Bacardi, FICO, ING, Vodafone, AbbVie, Estafeta, Siemens, Vopak
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