About Mendix
Overview
Mendix is a low-code enterprise application development platform owned by Siemens. It lets organizations build, run, and orchestrate both applications and AI agents that support a hybrid workforce of people and intelligent agents, with shared context and governance built in.
The platform offers five core capabilities: enterprise context via a knowledge graph, AI/ML model deployment, agentic development, process orchestration, and enterprise governance. Mendix runs on top of existing infrastructure, so teams can bring their own LLMs, ground agents in their own data, connect systems of record, and deploy to their own cloud or on-premises.
Key Benefits
- Enterprise-grade low-code development that bridges business and IT teams
- Agentic development that moves AI solutions from pilots to production value drivers
- Process orchestration that coordinates people, agents, and systems
- Auditable, traceable governance enforced at every stage of development
- Bring-your-own LLM, data, and cloud deployment flexibility
- Named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for nine consecutive years
How It Works
Teams connect enterprise data and systems through the Mendix Connect Catalog, then drag-and-drop external entities into the visual IDE to build applications. They deploy custom AI models and agents, orchestrate workflows across the hybrid workforce, and manage everything under enforced governance.
Use Cases
- IT teams build department-wide business applications and mission-critical core systems
- Enterprises modernize legacy systems and pursue hyper-automation initiatives
- Industrial organizations harness shopfloor intelligence into orchestrated workflows
- Companies coordinate complex business processes into managed, governed workflows
Why Choose This Product
Mendix is designed with Siemens expertise at its core and runs on top of existing investments, so teams bring their own LLMs, data, and cloud while keeping governance and control. The platform has been recognized as an industry leader by Gartner and Forrester.
Mendix Pros & Cons
- Named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for nine consecutive years
- Free tier available with no credit card or commitment required
- Bring your own LLM, data, and cloud, including on-premises deployment
- Runs on top of existing infrastructure and systems of record
- Free tier lacks product support and guaranteed availability
- Premium tier pricing only available by quote
Key Features
Low-code development
A visual development language lets novice and professional developers build applications together in a single IDE.
Agentic development
Deploy production-grade solutions and AI agents that turn pilots into value drivers.
AI model deployment
Build, deploy, and monitor custom AI models across the entire enterprise.
Process orchestration
Orchestrate people, agents, and systems to increase productivity and efficiency.
Enterprise governance
Deliver auditable, traceable, and enforced solutions at every stage of development.
Enterprise context
Create enterprise context that reflects how you operate through an enterprise knowledge graph.
Bring your own LLM
Swap freely between frontier, open-source, or private models.
Connect Catalog
Discover and connect external data and connectors through an open, standards-based metadata repository.
Mendix Pricing
View full pricing →- Everything to design, build, and deploy demos and prototypes
- Deployment environment for each app with unlimited users
- Agile project management and collaborative development
- Mendix Cloud public multi-tenant deployment
- Build department-wide business applications
- Collaborative multi-user development in a single IDE
- Project dashboard and ops dashboard
- IDP integration for user authentication
- Vertical scalability with up to 3 environments per app
- Standard support plan (9 AM to 5 PM)
- Build mission-critical core systems
- Horizontal scalability and multi-region failover
- High availability and 99.95% uptime guarantee
- Private marketplace and Mendix Cloud Dedicated
- 24/7 premium support
| Feature | Free Free/mo | Standard $1090/mo | Premium Custom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everything to design, build, and deploy demos and prototypes | |||
| Deployment environment for each app with unlimited users | |||
| Agile project management and collaborative development | |||
| Mendix Cloud public multi-tenant deployment | |||
| Build department-wide business applications | |||
| Collaborative multi-user development in a single IDE | |||
| Project dashboard and ops dashboard | |||
| IDP integration for user authentication | |||
| Vertical scalability with up to 3 environments per app | |||
| Standard support plan (9 AM to 5 PM) | |||
| Build mission-critical core systems | |||
| Horizontal scalability and multi-region failover | |||
| High availability and 99.95% uptime guarantee | |||
| Private marketplace and Mendix Cloud Dedicated | |||
| 24/7 premium support |
Pricing extracted from the product website and may change. Check the source for current details.
Frequently asked questions about Mendix
Is the Mendix Free package really free?
Yes. Mendix states the free edition has no hidden fees, no commitment, and no credit card required. It includes everything needed to design, build, and deploy demos, prototypes, or small applications, with a deployment environment for each app and unlimited users. Upgrading to a paid package is only needed for product support and guaranteed availability.
How do I decide which package is the best for me?
It depends on the type and number of apps you plan to build. Free is for exploring capabilities and building prototypes or small personal apps. Standard suits most business applications with all key lifecycle features and deployment in the cloud of your choice. Premium is for mission-critical applications and core systems with enterprise-grade scaling, high availability, and fallback options.
What is the difference between the One App and Unlimited App plans?
There is no technical difference between the platform capabilities in the One App and Unlimited App plans; the difference is price. Choose One App to start with a lower-threshold entry point, or Unlimited Apps if you have identified a portfolio of applications you want to build.
How does Mendix define a user?
A user is an individual who accesses the Mendix platform or the applications built on it. The free edition includes a deployment environment for each application with unlimited users.
Is Mendix free?
Mendix offers a free plan with optional paid upgrades. See the pricing section for what's included in each tier.
How much does Mendix cost?
Mendix offers the following plans: Free, Standard, Premium. See the pricing section for what's included in each tier and any per-seat or usage-based costs.