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Axway Appcelerator vs IBM MobileFirst comparison

Axway and IBM are both solutions in the Mobile App Platforms category. Axway is ranked #10, while IBM is ranked #8. Axway holds a 0.8% mindshare in MAP, compared to IBM’s 4.3% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of Axway users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM users who would recommend it.
Axway Appcelerator
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50% willing to recommend
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

Axway Appcelerator and IBM MobileFirst are both mobile application development platforms competing in the market. IBM MobileFirst appears to have the upper hand due to its extensive features, despite Axway Appcelerator's attractive pricing.

Features: Axway Appcelerator offers a robust development environment with cross-platform capabilities, extensive API integration, and user-friendly interface design tools. IBM MobileFirst is recognized for its enterprise-grade features including advanced security, analytics, and integration capabilities tailored for large organizations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Axway Appcelerator features a streamlined deployment process with strong technical support, beneficial for efficiency-seeking developers. IBM MobileFirst provides slightly more complex deployment but makes up for it with superior customer service and numerous customization options, making it ideal for organizations requiring tailored solutions.

Pricing and ROI: Axway Appcelerator is known for its cost-effectiveness, appealing to budget-conscious buyers with a promising ROI. IBM MobileFirst, while priced higher, justifies its cost with a high ROI through its extensive features and integration, offering superior long-term value to enterprises depending on their budget and specific needs.

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Categories and Ranking

Axway Appcelerator
Ranking in Mobile App Platforms
10th
Ranking in Mobile Development Platforms
17th
Average Rating
6.2
Reviews Sentiment
3.5
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM MobileFirst
Ranking in Mobile App Platforms
8th
Ranking in Mobile Development Platforms
13th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Mobile App Platforms category, the mindshare of Axway Appcelerator is 0.8%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM MobileFirst is 4.3%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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NM
Makes it easy to build cross-platform with cloud-based, one-click app build system
I was searching for a reliable tool to develop a native mobile app for both Android and iOS. I found Axway Appcelerator packed with awesome features, that it was easy to learn and easy to build cross-platform Using the same web technology to develop cross-platform native apps. Cloud-based…
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MT
Streamlines development of hybrid applications, and has ability to integrate device-native code
It was a cakewalk for us to develop mobile apps for three different platforms using IBM MobileFirst. Since it was a consumer application built for large-scale events, it was very crucial for us to manage application compatibility with all sort of devices. With MobielFirst, we could actually achieve this with very little trouble. With help of this product, we have been able to develop mobile applications without having complete knowledge of each mobile OS's native programming. App development, delivery, and code management have been very efficient using this product.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Enables me to use the same web technology to develop cross-platform native apps. The cloud-based one-click app build system is a valuable feature as well."
"With help of this product, we have been able to develop mobile applications without having complete knowledge of each mobile OS's native programming technology. App development, delivery, and code management have been very efficient using this product."
"IBM MobileFirst has one of the most feature-rich admin panels."
"I like Its capability for developing hybrid applications, with an ability to integrate device-native code as well"
 

Cons

"It would be awesome if they would work on improving the speed of the app building process."
"Scalability is not so good if you have a complex UX."
"I would like to see improved support for native device functions."
"There are issues with push notifications, especially for Windows mobile apps. JSONStore also crashes abruptly at times."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Cost depends upon various factors. Size of the overall application and product usage matter a lot. For an enterprise-grade application, this certainly comes out as an economical solution. However, for small-scale applications, it can turn out to be on the higher side."
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Also Known As

Appcelerator Titanium, Appcelerator
MobileFirst, Worklight
 

Overview

Appcelerator Titanium allows you to deliver an immersive user experience at a fraction of the time, but with the same results, of native platforms. Titanium handles device and OS compatibility you build amazing apps.
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IBM Worklight helps organizations extend their business to mobile devices.
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Sample Customers

Bracket, Homes.com, Safeguard, Avis, Smuckers, VMWare, Zipcar, Mfoundry, Blackbaud
UniCredit Business Integrated Solutions, Gruppo Unipol, Raymond James Financial, Toshiba GCS, CST, ABK-Systeme GmbH, BNP Paribas
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