About OutSystems
Overview
OutSystems is an AI development platform that combines a low-code foundation with AI-driven software development for the enterprise. Since 2001, the company has helped organizations build, deploy, and manage mission-critical applications and AI agents with security, governance, and scalability built in.
The platform unifies application development and AI agent delivery in one place, so teams move from idea to production without switching between fragmented tools. Named a Leader in multiple Gartner Magic Quadrant, Forrester Wave, and IDC MarketScape reports, OutSystems serves thousands of organizations worldwide.
Key Benefits
- Build and deploy apps and AI agents on one unified platform
- Generate applications from a text prompt with AI assistance throughout the SDLC
- Connect to 400+ systems through pre-built connectors and integrations
- Include enterprise-grade security, governance, and built-in DevSecOps
- Scale solutions from pilot to production with a 99.5% uptime guarantee
- Start free with the Personal Edition, no credit card required
How It Works
Teams use visual, model-driven development to create apps and agents, with OutSystems Mentor providing AI assistance across design, delivery, and monitoring. Developers add pre-built connectors and reusable building blocks, then deploy with one click while built-in DevSecOps handles quality assurance, code reviews, and lifecycle management.
Use Cases
- Enterprises modernizing legacy applications and workflows at lower cost
- IT teams automating complex internal processes with AI apps and agents
- Companies building personalized customer and employee experiences
- Organizations creating custom AI agents with the Agent Workbench
- Businesses scaling federated app development, as demonstrated by HEINEKEN, Bosch, and Zurich
Why Choose This Product
OutSystems distinguishes itself by pairing low-code speed with enterprise control, combining custom AI agent development, full lifecycle governance, and cloud or self-hosted deployment options. The platform generates standard, open code that can be extended and integrated with other systems, so organizations retain flexibility over their applications.
OutSystems Pros & Cons
- Free Personal Edition to start without a credit card
- Named a Leader in multiple Gartner, Forrester, and IDC reports
- Pre-built connectors to 400+ systems
- AI agent development through Agent Workbench
- Generates standard open code to avoid lock-in
- Personal Edition limited to test apps, not production use
- Standard 99.5% uptime, upgrade needed for 99.95%
- Self-hosting available only in certain plans
- Compliance add-ons (SOC2, PCI DSS) sold separately
Key Features
AI App Generation
Type a prompt to generate enterprise-ready applications and agents with security and governance built in.
Agent Workbench
Create and orchestrate custom AI agents for any department, workflow, or data across the business.
Visual Low-Code Development
Build applications with visual, model-driven development and pre-built reusable building blocks.
Pre-Built Connectors
Connect to 400+ systems out of the box, including SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL.
Data Fabric
Unify data from multiple sources into a single trusted layer for smarter agents and applications.
Built-in DevSecOps
Deploy with one click while the platform handles quality assurance, code reviews, and CI/CD.
Integration Builder
Simplify complex system integrations with plug-and-play elements and automatically generated code.
Full-Stack Development
Handle complex logic and data management with AI apps and pre-built components across the stack.
OutSystems Pricing
View full pricing →- Professional support during business hours (8x5)
- Development runtime
- OutSystems Cloud hosting
- Up to 100 internal users
- Test applications only (not for production use)
- Professional support during business hours (8x5)
- Development, non-production, and production runtimes
- OutSystems Cloud hosting with self-hosted option
- 99.5% uptime guarantee
- Limited compliance including ISO 27001
- Starts with 100 internal users and 1 medium-sized production application
| Feature | OutSystems Personal Edition Free | OutSystems Developer Cloud (ODC) Custom |
|---|---|---|
| Professional support during business hours (8x5) | ||
| Development runtime | ||
| OutSystems Cloud hosting | ||
| Up to 100 internal users | ||
| Test applications only (not for production use) | ||
| Development, non-production, and production runtimes | ||
| OutSystems Cloud hosting with self-hosted option | ||
| 99.5% uptime guarantee | ||
| Limited compliance including ISO 27001 | ||
| Starts with 100 internal users and 1 medium-sized production application |
Pricing extracted from the product website and may change. Check the source for current details.
Frequently asked questions about OutSystems
Is OutSystems a low-code platform?
OutSystems is an AI development platform that combines a low-code foundation with AI capabilities. In addition to visual development and pre-built reusable building blocks, it provides AI power to accelerate time-to-market and orchestrate human and AI collaboration.
Can I use OutSystems for custom AI agent development?
Yes. OutSystems enables custom AI agent development through Agent Workbench, which lets teams create agents deeply integrated into business processes and applications. These agents carry the governance, security, and scalability required for enterprise use.
Are OutSystems AI capabilities fit for large enterprises?
Yes. OutSystems is purpose-built for large enterprises, combining the speed of AI with scalability, security, and governance. It handles complex integrations, high-performance workloads, and enterprise-grade security while ensuring compliance with global standards.
How does OutSystems pricing work?
Subscriptions are priced according to the scale and complexity of apps (measured in Application Objects), the number of non-anonymous internal and external end users, and the need for additional capabilities such as extra runtimes, 24x7 support, and higher compliance.
What is a runtime?
A runtime is the location where apps run and where their data is hosted. OutSystems lets customers operate separate, isolated runtime stages, including a developer runtime, a non-production runtime for testing, and a production environment for end users.
Are there additional costs for developer tools?
No. OutSystems offers an integrated development environment plus continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) tools for developers, included with any subscription at no extra cost.