One logic. Every device.

OutSystems lets you build full web and mobile apps visually with drag-and-drop tools, reusable components, and pre-built templates, no heavy coding needed. It speeds up everything from prototyping to deployment, often cutting development time dramatically compared to traditional methods. Teams collaborate easily between business and IT, with built-in AI helping suggest fixes and features. You get automatic updates, security, and integrations out of the box. Overall, it helps deliver working apps much faster while keeping quality high for enterprise needs.

OutSystems stands out for building complex, high-performance enterprise apps (especially omnichannel web + mobile) with strong AI assistance and a single codebase for both platforms. Compared to Mendix (great for collaboration and hybrid setups) or Microsoft Power Apps (cheaper and Microsoft-integrated but more limited for custom enterprise scale), OutSystems excels in speed for mission-critical apps, better native mobile support, and scalability. It's pricier but delivers more for large organizations needing robust, future-proof solutions without heavy vendor lock-in.

OutSystems native mobile apps compile to real Android/iOS packages (APK/IPA) for full app store distribution, deep device access (like advanced sensors), and a true native feel. PWAs are web-based, installable from a browser, lighter, and easier to update (no app store approval needed), they look and work like apps but run in the browser. Both support offline mode and push notifications, but natives offer better performance for heavy features. You can build one app in OutSystems and distribute it both ways.

Yes, OutSystems generates high-performance native apps for iOS and Android from a single visual codebase, they compile with a native shell around optimized JavaScript for smooth, responsive experiences. It gives full access to device hardware (camera, GPS, etc.) via plugins, matching what Swift/Kotlin developers get. While pure native might edge out in extreme graphics or ultra-low-level tweaks, for most enterprise apps (field service, banking, etc.), OutSystems delivers comparable speed, look, and feel with 10x faster development.

OutSystems supports both: vertical scaling (add more CPU/memory to servers/databases) for quick boosts, and horizontal scaling (add more servers with automatic load balancing) for massive growth. The architecture handles millions of users with high availability, cloud auto-scaling (AWS/Azure/etc.), and container support. Mobile backends scale easily without rework — apps stay fast and reliable as traffic or data grows. It's built for enterprise demands, so you start small and expand without major changes.

OutSystems mobile apps are "offline-first" by design, when installed, the app automatically downloads UI, logic, and data to the device so it runs fully without internet. You design sync logic (e.g., pull/push changes when online) using simple visual actions. Local storage handles data securely, and the platform manages conflicts and background sync. It works great for field workers or remote areas, users keep working seamlessly, and everything updates once connected.

Many enterprise teams see 7-10x faster delivery for real projects, especially with AI tools, reusable modules, and visual development reducing manual coding. It's not magic for every tiny app, but for complex enterprise ones (integrations, mobile + web, governance), customers regularly report huge time savings (e.g., months instead of years). The 10x claim holds up best when replacing legacy or traditional coding approaches, backed by case studies and analyst reports from 2025.