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Likelihood to Recommend
OutSystems
OutSystems excels with building web interfaces fast and lends itself to custom integrations written in .Net. Most anything can be brought in given this ability to be extended. One of the drawbacks to the speed of development is that most quality control teams become quickly overwhelmed and may be unable to keep up.
Senior Software Developer Team Lead
OrthoBanc, LLCFinancial Services, 51-200 employees
Salesforce
I'd be likely to recommend Salesforce to anyone who has time or resources to develop the system to meet their needs - or to hire that out to another firm. Salesforce is a HUGE tool that comes as a blank slate. and not appropriate for any firm that cannot have a near full time support person or developer.
Operations Manager
RESOLUT RECommercial Real Estate, 51-200 employees
Feature Rating Comparison
Low-Code Development
OutSystems
7.9
Salesforce
—
Visual Modeling
OutSystems
7.9
Salesforce
—
Drag-and-drop Interfaces
OutSystems
8.1
Salesforce
—
Platform Security
OutSystems
7.8
Salesforce
—
Platform User Management
OutSystems
7.5
Salesforce
—
Reusability
OutSystems
7.8
Salesforce
—
Platform Scalability
OutSystems
8.0
Salesforce
—
Sales Force Automation
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.3
Customer data management / contact management
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
9.1
Workflow management
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.1
Territory management
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.1
Opportunity management
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.8
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.3
Contract management
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.4
Quote & order management
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
7.7
Interaction tracking
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.6
Channel / partner relationship management
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.1
Customer Service & Support
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.5
Case management
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
9.0
Call center management
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.4
Help desk management
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.3
Marketing Automation
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.2
Lead management
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.3
Email marketing
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.1
CRM Project Management
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.0
Task management
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.4
Billing and invoicing management
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
6.7
Reporting
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.7
CRM Reporting & Analytics
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.8
Forecasting
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.5
Pipeline visualization
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.9
Customizable reports
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
9.1
Customization
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.7
Custom fields
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.7
Custom objects
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.8
Scripting environment
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.3
API for custom integration
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.8
Security
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.9
Single sign-on capability
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.9
Role-based user permissions
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.9
Social CRM
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.2
Social data
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.3
Social engagement
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.1
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.3
Marketing automation
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.4
Compensation management
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.2
Platform
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.1
Mobile access
OutSystems
—
Salesforce
8.1
Pros
OutSystems
- Deployment management – OutSystems has a built in robust, multi-environment deployment system that helps ensures the clean and error free deployment of applications through the development, testing and production product lifecycle
- Rapid application development – Through the low code, graphical development environment you can develop applications far quicker than with more traditional development environments
- Cross platform mobile development – OutSystems handle the development and building of mobile application for both iOS and Android in a simple streamlined way that removes 90% of the problems normally associated with multi platform development
Web and Enterprise Team Lead
IT Vision Australia Pty LtdComputer Software, 51-200 employees
Salesforce
- Salesforce handles searches extremely well. Many users have described it as Google for all your work stuff. The trick is to get all of your data onto the platform, but once that is done the magic of its relational database becomes invaluable.
- Development on the Salesforce platform is very painless and easy to implement. The learning curve is not steep and the coding requirements are minimal. Their motto is "clicks not code" and that becomes very evident once you start using it.
- The adaptability of the platform to any business and any aspect of the business makes it a no-brainer if you can afford the licensing costs. Once you realize that its powers go beyond CRM then the sky is the limit, assuming you can afford the licensing. But the benefits far outweigh the costs.

Verified User
Manager in Professional Services
Automotive Company, 5001-10,000 employeesCons
OutSystems
- The platform controls all the parts. While great for development and overall maintenance, it could lead to discussions with your DBA (who has to trust the platform). As a developer I love the platform, as a DBA I would like more control.
- By making software development model driven using flows, you are forced to rethink the way of programming. It makes it easier, but sometimes the way of working leads to code which could be optimized (standard problem in model based software development).
- Most of the code is generated, so the technical knowledge of the inner working of coding are not Essentials. This could lead to degration of this knowlegde. As part of this, most technologies will only be used when OutSystems supports it. They do a good job on implementing these things. But things like Node.js would be nice.
Senior Developer/Consultant
COOLProfsComputer Software, 51-200 employees
Salesforce
- Although Salesforce is highly customizable it requires knowing extensive knowledge about the database and the way it functions. This means we had to hire consultants to create a framework for us that we could then use. It means we also retain someone as consultants throughout the year for changes because we cannot afford to have a full-time staff member who knows the ins and outs of the database.
- The same can be said for generating reports. It took me a few months to really understand how to generate the reports I was looking for. It requires knowing a bit about the way fields are connected and working from there. I've learned that practice is key. Additionally, we had our consultants teach some staff how to pull reports as well.
- I primarily use Salesforce to track donor information. Since it is not specifically a donor management database there are some features that are missing that I know other platforms do have. For example, I can't batch upload acknowledgment letters to certain donation records as you can in Raisers Edge, etc.

Verified User
Employee in Research & Development
Education Management Company, 11-50 employeesLikelihood to Renew
OutSystems
OutSystems 8.3
Based on 4 answers
We are very happy with OutSystems and our developers deliver good work. OutSystems lets us build new software on a regulare (2 weekly) basis, which is highly flexible and adjustable. Even without very much experience, our developers manage to build usefull software, which is working a lot better than our previous (legacy) software.
Studentenbegeleider
Stichting Vluchteling-Studenten UAFNon-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees
Salesforce
Salesforce 10.0
Based on 48 answers
While it's not perfect and can be overly complicated at times, there is not another solution out there that can do what it does. To get the same functionality you would need numerous disparate tools to match the amount of functionality Salesforce has. Having it all aggregated on one platform makes the complicated parts far more bearable
Account Manager
Camelot EnterprisesApparel & Fashion, 11-50 employees
Usability
OutSystems
OutSystems 8.3
Based on 3 answers
I am really happy using OutSystems in my work. It gives me the opportunity to create good working software without having had very much IT-experience before. It also made me more interested in the background of IT and learning different languages.
Studentenbegeleider
Stichting Vluchteling-Studenten UAFNon-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees
Salesforce
Salesforce 8.7
Based on 37 answers
Salesforce is like a bucket of legos. Everyone gets the same bucket, but can build anything you want out of it. I've worked on Salesforce instances for: construction, non-profits, job training, music industries, medical insurance, medical billing, paid parking, and international medical diagnostic companies.
Salesforce.com Administrator
OPKO Diagnostics, LLCMedical Practice, 51-200 employees
Reliability and Availability
OutSystems
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Salesforce
Salesforce 9.8
Based on 27 answers
All Force.com apps run on world-class data centers with backup, failover, and disaster-recovery facilities. Force.com has had a proven 99.9 percent uptime record for years. Accordingly, I only recall our instance of Salesforce having one unscheduled, brief down time over 6 years. I can't remember for sure, but it may have been due to our Internet Service Provider (ISP) versus Salesforce itself. Also, Salesforce does it's best to keep customers in the loop:
Trust.salesforce.com is the salesforce.com community's home for real-time information on system performance and security. On this site you'll find:
Live and historical data on system performance
Up-to-the minute information on planned maintenance
Phishing, malicious software and social engineering threats
Best security practices for your organization
Information on how we safeguard your data
Trust.salesforce.com is the salesforce.com community's home for real-time information on system performance and security. On this site you'll find:
Live and historical data on system performance
Up-to-the minute information on planned maintenance
Phishing, malicious software and social engineering threats
Best security practices for your organization
Information on how we safeguard your data
Corporate Controller / Director Sales
Solar WindsInformation Technology and Services, 501-1000 employees
Performance
OutSystems
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Salesforce
Salesforce 9.0
Based on 18 answers
For a SaaS provider, I'd rate their performance to be one of the best. At times, reporting tends to slow down if the data set is very large, which is the case in any system. But, that's a very rare phenomenon

Verified User
Professional in Information Technology
Computer Software Company, 1001-5000 employeesSupport Rating
OutSystems
OutSystems 7.5
Based on 45 answers
The tech support is very reachable. Usually by [email] from but also by phone if needed. We had some difficulties at the start with understanding "what our machine was doing" under high performance load. After some good sessions understanding our needs they delivered good solutions for our problems we had in the beginning.

Verified User
Project Manager in Product Management
Information Services Company, 51-200 employeesSalesforce
Salesforce 7.9
Based on 33 answers
It usually takes time to get escalated (a couple of days) and the first level of support is not good at all, most of their responses are from a script and sometimes they don't even know what they're saying. We're 3 experienced people supporting our instance, so when we go to support is because we really need it and it's something we cannot take care ourselves.

Verified User
Team Lead in Information Technology
Packaging and Containers Company, 11-50 employeesIn-Person Training
OutSystems
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Salesforce
Salesforce 7.9
Based on 11 answers
I attended two training sessions. I would rate them a 4 as an advanced user. It was very basic – great for someone new – would give 8+ for new person.
I had 3 years of experience at the time. I skipped basic and went onto advanced and still not helpful. A lot of it was best practices that didn’t feel relevant for our business
I had 3 years of experience at the time. I skipped basic and went onto advanced and still not helpful. A lot of it was best practices that didn’t feel relevant for our business

Verified User
Analyst in Sales
Computer Software Company, 501-1000 employeesOnline Training
OutSystems
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Salesforce
Salesforce 9.1
Based on 15 answers
I have gone through multiple. The content that’s delivered is quite basic – I wish they had more advanced training.
We are grandfathered into premium support plus training. We get unlimited access to instructor led and online training for free. We have taken advantage of this
We are grandfathered into premium support plus training. We get unlimited access to instructor led and online training for free. We have taken advantage of this

Verified User
Program Manager in Information Technology
Computer Software Company, 501-1000 employeesImplementation Rating
OutSystems
OutSystems 7.4
Based on 2 answers
In a large company, patiently and consistently work the behind the scenes politics with business and IT partners across the firm.
This is transformational - you will need a solid set of key business partners to lock arms together to move forward.
This is transformational - you will need a solid set of key business partners to lock arms together to move forward.

Verified User
C-Level Executive in Information Technology
Health, Wellness and Fitness Company, 1-10 employeesSalesforce
Salesforce 9.4
Based on 16 answers
Just from an organizational standpoint - we standardized our data prior to moving to Salesforce. But we essentially standardized it wrong. That's created a big disgusting mess for us know that I'll have to deal with as the Admin. Be sure you think through use cases prior to doing something like that - seek outside opinions on how the data will work best, especially depending on what else you're going to integrate with Salesforce.

Verified User
Employee in Marketing
Computer Software Company, 11-50 employeesAlternatives Considered
OutSystems
I tried to use WordPress with some success. Also looked at Joomla. But when I saw OutSystems I knew I had been wasting my time there. It takes you longer to get going with OutSystems - but even I as a novice realized immediately that Outsystems is simply in another league. Outsystems is powerful. (Can you compare WordPress and Joomla to Outsystems - I don't think so).
Owner
Villa AfriqHospitality, 1-10 employees
Salesforce
Salesforce tends to be more universally used and has applications outside of the nonprofit sphere. Although I personally have not used Raisers Edge to the extent that I have used Salesforce, I will say that I find Salesforce slightly easier to navigate and more customizable as well. In general, the fact that more organizations use Salesforce was a component of our decision to use them.

Verified User
Manager in Research & Development
Civic & Social Organization Company, 11-50 employeesScalability
OutSystems
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Salesforce
Salesforce 10.0
Based on 2 answers
I've worked with Salesforce since 2001 in companies ranging from 4 to hundreds of sales people and the system has been able to scale and perhaps more importantly expand (functionally) to the needs of larger organizations. In fact in my previous company, as a provider of a solution that integrated with Salesforce, we had customers that had thousands of sales people using Salesforce.

Verified User
Consultant in Sales
Printing Company, 11-50 employeesReturn on Investment
OutSystems
- The ease of use of the OutSystems development process has been the biggest ROI for us. We have developed our Framework product and maintained/enhanced it with only 4 workers.
- OutSystems has enhanced their product very significantly over the last 4 years. They have gone from a simple to use tool to a very simple to use sophisticated tool that covers the standard mainframe-based computing apps and the apps used on handheld mobile devices all using the same basic set of development tools.
CIO
CollabWorksComputer Software, 11-50 employees
Salesforce
- Negative: The cost/time to get everything up and running is substantial.
- Positive: Salesforce provides MANY new tools that should aid in recruitment
- Positive: Salesforce allows us to better serve our existing members by having a shared data profile that holds interactions and information.
- Positive: Salesforce provides options for automation that we did not have before. This frees up many manual processes
- Overall, Salesforce should have an enormous ROI.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Higher Education Company, 1001-5000 employeesScreenshots
Pricing Details
OutSystems
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
No
OutSystems Editions & Modules
Edition
Basic | $4,000.001 |
---|---|
Pro | $10,000.001 |
- Per Month
Additional Pricing Details
—Salesforce
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Salesforce Editions & Modules
Edition
Essentials | $25.001 |
---|---|
Professional | $100.001 |
Enterprise | $175.001 |
- Per User Per Month