Adalo vs Mendix
Adalo
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Mendix
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| Figure | Adalo | Mendix |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $36/mo | $1,090/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 8 |
| Spec score · AI App Builders | 9.3 (#1) | 8.8 (#10) |
| Spec score · No-code app builders | 9.1 (#13) | 9.3 (#5) |
| API integrations | Yes | Yes |
| App limit | 1 | 1 |
| App types | both | both |
| Built-in database | Adalo includes a hosted Postgres database and can also use external data sources. | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Adalo documents integrations and connection methods for its API, Xano, Airtable, DreamFactory, Zapier, Make, IAPHUB and Mixpanel. | Mendix Connect Catalog can be populated with connectors to enterprise data sources such as Siemens Teamcenter, SAP, and Mendix applications. |
| Mobile publishing | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Adalo lists Help Docs, Community Support, Adalo App Academy and ticket email support, with pricing-page SLA entries of 3 days, 2 days and 1 day for paid tiers. | The pricing page lists Standard support from 9 AM to 5 PM and Premium support 24/7, excluding local holidays. |
| User authentication | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Mendix
- FreeFree
- Standard — One App$1,090 a month
- Standard — Unlimited Apps$2,725 a month
- PremiumPriced on request
- PremiumPrice not published
- FreePrice not published
- Premium — One AppPriced on request
- Premium — Unlimited AppsPriced on request
In their own words
Adalo
Adalo is a visual no-code builder for creating database-driven native iOS and Android apps and responsive web apps from one project. Its Ada assistant can generate and edit apps through natural-language prompts; the assistant is described as a beta feature included in all plans. Adalo includes a hosted Postgres database and supports external sources such as Airtable, Google Sheets, Xano, and REST APIs. Integrations include Zapier, Make, Stripe, Google Maps, and IAPHUB. Custom actions can connect to APIs and perform tasks such as sending email or retrieving weather data. Feature Templates provide screens, actions, and database setup for features such as chat, purchasing, and appointment booking. Projects can be published to the web, Apple App Store, and Google Play. The free plan has no time limit and includes 500 records per app, unlimited screens and test apps, and one editor; a credit card is not required to start. Paid plans start at $36 a month billed annually. Adalo states that it does not currently provide HIPAA compliance.
Mendix
Mendix is a low-code platform for building, running, and orchestrating apps and agents for a hybrid workforce. In Studio Pro, teams model application logic, data, workflows, and user experience visually, while retaining the option to add custom code. Its AI capabilities span planning, generation, deployment, and operations, and it can connect external language models, agents, knowledge bases, and tools. The Mendix Connect Catalog can include connectors to enterprise data sources such as Siemens Teamcenter, SAP, and Mendix applications. Applications can be deployed to public cloud or on-premises, including air-gapped environments. Listed capabilities include mobile publishing, a built-in database, user authentication, and API integrations. The free package allows unlimited users and one deployment environment per application, but includes neither product support nor guaranteed availability. Standard pricing is $1,090 a month for One App or $2,725 a month for Unlimited Apps; cloud deployment may cost extra. Mendix was founded in Rotterdam in 2005 and says it was acquired by Siemens in 2018.