MobileTogether Designer vs Unity
MobileTogether Designer
altova.com
Unity
unity.comSide by side
| Figure | MobileTogether Designer | Unity |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $83.33/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 8 |
| Spec score · Mobile Development IDEs | 8.1 (#19) | 8.7 (#7) |
| Deployment | Apps can be deployed to MobileTogether Server for instant access or compiled from generated code for app store submission. | Unity lists deployment support for Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, macOS, web, consoles, and XR platforms. |
| Headquarters | Vienna, Austria; Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Integrations | Legacy data sources such as Excel, EDI, and text can be connected through MapForce Server integration. | Unity Integrations connect Cloud Build, Cloud Diagnostics and Collaborate with webhooks, Discord, Slack and email. |
| Product | MobileTogether is a rapid mobile app development framework for building data-driven native apps and enterprise solutions. | Unity Engine is game and app development software for creating video games and immersive experiences from CAD and 3D data. |
| Security | MobileTogether Server supports user and role management, password, LDAP, and Active Directory authentication, SSL encryption, and role-based permissions. | Unity says it regularly tests its services and securely stores and separates user assets; it also operates a responsible disclosure and bug bounty program. |
| Support | Altova lists a MobileTogether support forum, free XPath training, demo videos, a blog, and example files as user resources. | Unity directs users to its Issue Tracker and Editor bug reporting flow, while Pro includes expedited customer support and Enterprise includes dedicated support. |
Plans
MobileTogether Designer
- MobileTogether DesignerFree
- MobileTogether Server$1,000 a year
Unity
- Free tierFree
- Pay-as-you-goPrice not published
- Pay-as-you-goPriced on request
- Unity PersonalFree
- Unity Pro$210 a month
- Unity Pro$2,310 a year
- Unity EnterprisePriced on request
- Unity IndustryPriced on request
In their own words
MobileTogether Designer
MobileTogether Designer is Altova’s framework for building data-driven native apps and enterprise solutions. It combines drag-and-drop interface design, Action Tree visual programming, and XPath/XQuery for selecting and processing data. Apps can connect to REST and SOAP services, XML, JSON, HTML, and relational databases including SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. MapForce Server integration can connect legacy sources such as Excel, EDI, and text. App functions may include camera use, push notifications, maps and geolocation, barcode and QR scanning, NFC, MQTT, signatures, and biometric authentication. Designer includes a simulator for supported operating systems and automated tests replayable on client devices through MobileTogether Server. Apps can be deployed to the server for access or compiled from generated code for app store submission. The server can run on premises or in a private or public cloud such as AWS or Azure. Designer is free for unlimited developers; MobileTogether Server starts at $1,000 a year for one core. Custom-branded app store deployments require the server, and developers compile and submit the generated code themselves.