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IBM MobileFirst vs PhoneGap comparison

IBM and Adobe are both solutions in the Mobile App Platforms category. IBM is ranked #6, while Adobe is ranked #7. IBM holds a 1.4% mindshare in MAP, compared to Adobe’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Adobe users who would recommend it.
IBM MobileFirst
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100% willing to recommend
PhoneGap
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  • 123 Views
  • 95 Comparison Views
100% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between IBM MobileFirst and PhoneGap based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Mobile App Platforms solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM MobileFirst
Ranking in Mobile App Platforms
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Development Platforms (13th)
PhoneGap
Ranking in Mobile App Platforms
7th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Mobile App Platforms category, the mindshare of IBM MobileFirst is 1.4%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PhoneGap is 3.6%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mobile App Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

it_user631749 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 22, 2017
It provides access management for the enterprise user as well as for the consumer.
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. So, that is very important for us It is very beneficial as without this solution, we have to go out for…
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it_user996 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 26, 2012
Product review for PhoneGap
The product makes it easy to start developing cross-platform HTML5-based applications for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone based devices. It leverages developers' existing HTML and javascript skills and uses a familiar paradigm to expose additional functionality (such as camera or location…
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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:
 

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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
24%
Computer Software Company
19%
Real Estate/Law Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Comparisons

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Product Reports

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Also Known As

MobileFirst, Worklight
nitobi
 

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IBM
Adobe
 

Overview

IBM Worklight helps organizations extend their business to mobile devices.
PhoneGap is a free and open source framework that allows you to create mobile apps using standardized web APIs for the platforms you care about.
 

Sample Customers

UniCredit Business Integrated Solutions, Gruppo Unipol, Raymond James Financial, Toshiba GCS, CST, ABK-Systeme GmbH, BNP Paribas
Habanero Consulting Group, Blue Raster
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IBM MobileFirst vs. PhoneGap
October 2024
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