Mendix vs AppGyver: comparing two low-code app platforms
Mendix and AppGyver both started out as low-code platforms for building business applications, but the two have taken different paths in recent years. Mendix is still an independently marketed low-code platform under Siemens. AppGyver has been discontinued as a standalone product and now operates as SAP Build Apps inside the SAP Build suite.
Here’s what each platform actually offers, what’s known about pricing, and where a tool like Sticklight fits for creators who want a different kind of starting point.
- Mendix is a low-code platform for department-level and larger core business applications, offered by Siemens, with published euro pricing on its Standard tiers.
- AppGyver as an independent brand has been discontinued; its technology now ships as SAP Build Apps within the SAP Build suite, and current official pricing for that offering could not be confirmed from a primary SAP source.
- Both platforms are built for structured business applications rather than public-facing websites, and both target technical or IT-adjacent builders.
- Mendix publishes a Free tier and two paid Standard tiers (One App and Unlimited Apps) plus a custom Premium tier; exact AppGyver/SAP Build Apps dollar figures should be checked directly with SAP.
- Sticklight is a separate category of tool: a vibe-coding platform for professional web creators that turns a prompt into a production-ready site, app, dashboard, CMS, or internal tool, and publishes it.
What Mendix and AppGyver actually are
Mendix is a low-code application development platform used to build department-level business applications as well as larger core systems, offered by Siemens. The official Mendix pricing page states there’s no technical or platform-capability difference between its One App and Unlimited Apps Standard tiers; the difference is purely how many applications each covers. Its Premium tier adds enterprise features such as additional scaling, high availability, and fallback options. Mendix is a visual, low-code development environment for building web and mobile applications, and its cloud deployment plans are priced in euros.
AppGyver used to be marketed as a standalone visual, no-code app builder. That independent product has since been discontinued, and appgyver.com now positions the underlying technology as SAP Build Apps, part of the broader SAP Build suite. Current SAP community posts describe SAP Build Apps as being folded into a unified SAP Build packaging and pricing model. The offering includes cloud functions for backend logic and integrates with other services on the SAP Business Technology Platform. Existing AppGyver or SAP Build Apps customers reportedly retain access for the duration of their current contracts.
Mendix vs AppGyver at a glance
| Dimension | Mendix | AppGyver (now SAP Build Apps) | Sticklight |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Low-code platform for department-level and core business applications, offered by Siemens | Formerly a standalone no-code builder, now SAP Build Apps within the SAP Build suite | Vibe-coding platform that turns a prompt into a production-ready website, app, dashboard, CMS, or internal tool |
| Output | Web and mobile business applications built in a visual, low-code environment | Web and mobile apps built with a visual, no-code/low-code builder plus cloud functions | Production-ready full-stack output: sites, apps, dashboards, CMS, and internal tools, generated from one prompt |
| Backend / data | Managed by the Mendix platform as part of the application runtime | Cloud functions for backend logic, integrated with SAP Business Technology Platform services | Additive to an existing WordPress and Elementor stack rather than a standalone enterprise backend |
| Publish / hosting | Deployed through Mendix cloud plans | Deployed as part of the SAP Build suite | Publish is included as part of the Prompt to Build to Publish flow |
| Best for | Organizations needing structured department or core business applications, especially existing Siemens or enterprise IT environments | Organizations already invested in the SAP ecosystem needing app builders integrated with SAP BTP | Professional web creators who want a full-stack build and publish from a single prompt, alongside WordPress and Elementor |
| Entry pricing | Free at €0/month; Standard – One App starting at €918/month; Standard – Unlimited Apps starting at €2,295/month; Premium is custom quote-based | Check their site for current pricing | Additive to your WordPress/Elementor stack |
Pricing and licensing details
Mendix’s published figures come straight from its official pricing page: a Free tier at €0 per month with no credit card required, a Standard – One App tier starting at €918 per month, and a Standard – Unlimited Apps tier starting at €2,295 per month, with a custom-quoted Premium tier above that. The page also notes that the two Standard tiers are functionally identical; the difference is app count, not capability.
AppGyver’s pricing is harder to pin down. The official SAP pricing page returned an access error during verification, so exact figures for SAP Build Apps couldn’t be independently confirmed from a primary SAP source. Third-party reporting describes a lower-tier Community-style edition still existing, but since that couldn’t be verified against an official SAP pricing page, no pricing detail is stated here. If you’re evaluating AppGyver or SAP Build Apps today, check SAP’s own site for current plans and pricing, including how existing AppGyver contracts are being transitioned.
Where Sticklight fits in
Mendix and AppGyver are both built around structured, IT-managed application development, whether that’s department-level business systems or apps tied into the SAP ecosystem. Sticklight is a different kind of tool. It’s the vibe-coding platform for professional web creators: it turns a prompt into production-ready websites, apps, dashboards, CMS instances, and internal tools, following a Prompt to Build to Publish flow that includes publishing as part of the process.
Sticklight is built by the Elementor team and powered by Claude. It’s designed to sit alongside an existing WordPress and Elementor workflow rather than replace it, so you can keep using the tools you already know while adding full-stack output generated from a single prompt. AI agents are on Sticklight’s roadmap, coming soon, so they’re not a basis for comparison here.
If you’re already committed to Siemens infrastructure or the SAP Business Technology Platform, Mendix or SAP Build Apps may stay the more direct fit given your existing integrations. If you want to go from a prompt to a published, production-ready site, app, or internal tool without standing up a separate enterprise low-code environment, Sticklight is worth evaluating alongside them.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the main difference between Mendix and AppGyver?
Mendix is an actively, independently marketed low-code platform from Siemens with published euro pricing on its Standard tiers. AppGyver as an independent brand has been discontinued, and its technology is now delivered as SAP Build Apps within the broader SAP Build suite, with pricing that isn’t fully published on SAP’s official site.
Is AppGyver still available on its own?
No. According to appgyver.com itself, AppGyver as a standalone product has been discontinued, and the offering now operates under the SAP Build Apps name as part of SAP Build.
Does Mendix have clear, published pricing?
Yes. Mendix’s official pricing page lists a Free tier at €0/month, a Standard – One App tier starting at €918/month, a Standard – Unlimited Apps tier starting at €2,295/month, and a custom-quoted Premium tier.
Is Sticklight a low-code platform like Mendix or AppGyver?
Not in the same sense. Sticklight is a vibe-coding platform: it generates production-ready websites, apps, dashboards, CMS, and internal tools directly from a prompt, and publishes them, built for professional web creators rather than enterprise IT application teams.
Can I use Sticklight alongside my existing WordPress or Elementor site?
Yes. Sticklight is built by the Elementor team and designed to be additive to WordPress and Elementor, working alongside them rather than replacing them.
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