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Skyve vs OutSystems

Skyve and OutSystems both land on Depends.

Skyve

Depends
Confidence: Medium

Buy Skyve only if you have Java developers who want an open-source, multi-tenant low-code platform and can self-host or accept unpublished Foundry hosting pricing.

OutSystems

Depends
Confidence: Low

Built for large enterprises shipping mission-critical apps that need governance, security, and budget for a heavyweight platform.

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Skyve versus OutSystems
CompareSkyveOutSystems
VerdictDependsDepends
Best forDeveloper-led teams building custom business appsLarge enterprises with complex app portfolios
Who it's not forNon-technical teams wanting no-code drag-and-dropSmall teams needing a simple internal app
PrivacyActively disclosed and patched: vendor runs a security page and advisories; two 2025 CVEs disclosed.⁵One HIGH-severity CVE (CVSS 7.5) reported in tracked sources; vendor publishes a dedicated product security page.15
Support qualityNo evidence foundNo user support feedback in sources
Public sentimentNo independent user reviews of the Skyve platform surfaced in the sources reviewed; only directory listings without ratings.⁹Independent user feedback is scarce; the only review-aggregation note describes sentiment as mixed.16
Biggest gotchaOpen-source core is free, but Foundry hosting prices are not public . expect a sales call.³No published prices in reviewed sources . expect enterprise sales quotes, not self-serve.

Pick Skyve when

  • Developer-led teams building custom business apps
  • Multi-tenant application builders
  • Organisations wanting open-source with optional hosting
  • Custom software agencies (e.g. healthcare)

When Skyve is not a fit

  • Non-technical teams wanting no-code drag-and-drop
  • Small teams needing a quick CRM or tracker
  • Buyers demanding published pricing and big-vendor support
  • Anyone without Java development resources

Pick OutSystems when

  • Large enterprises with complex app portfolios
  • IT orgs needing governed AI-assisted development
  • Mission-critical internal systems at scale

When OutSystems is not a fit

  • Small teams needing a simple internal app
  • Startups without enterprise budget for licenses and platform admins
  • Teams wanting full code ownership and portability
  • Buyers expecting transparent self-serve pricing

Sources

  1. official
  2. official
  3. Skyve Foundryfoundry.skyve.org
    official
  4. official
  5. security
  6. security
  7. security
  8. Skyve 9.4.0 Releasebizhub.com.au
    news
  9. review
  10. review
  11. news
  12. news
  13. OutSystems homepageoutsystems.com
    official
  14. official
  15. security
  16. review