Adalo
OutSystems
| Feature | Adalo | OutSystems |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $45/mo | Free only |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | entrepreneurs, small-businesses, mvp-builders, non-technical-founders | enterprises, it-departments, digital-transformation, large-organizations |
| Founded | 2018 | 2001 |
| Drag And Drop Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Native Apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Database | ✓ | ✗ |
| User Auth | ✓ | ✗ |
| Push Notifications | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Actions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Marketplace Components | ✓ | ✗ |
| Visual Development | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Assistant | ✗ | ✓ |
| Full Stack | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud Native | ✗ | ✓ |
| Devops Built In | ✗ | ✓ |
| Security Compliance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integration Hub | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Adalo Pros
- Publish native iOS and Android apps from one codebase
- Intuitive drag-and-drop app builder
- Built-in database and user authentication
- Component marketplace for extended functionality
✗ Adalo Cons
- Performance can be slow for complex apps
- Limited customization compared to code-based solutions
- Scaling limitations for high-traffic apps
✓ OutSystems Pros
- Enterprise-grade security and compliance
- Full-stack development with visual tools
- AI-powered development assistant (AI Mentor)
- Strong performance and scalability
✗ OutSystems Cons
- Expensive enterprise pricing
- Vendor lock-in concerns
- Requires training to use effectively
The Verdict
Adalo is built for entrepreneurs and small businesses, with a focus on drag-and-drop-builder and native-apps. OutSystems targets enterprises and it departments and leads with visual-development and ai-assistant.
OutSystems uses custom enterprise pricing, while Adalo starts at $45/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Bottom line: OutSystems has a slight overall edge — but if publish native ios and android apps from one codebase matters most to you, Adalo may still be the right call.