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We performed a comparison between IBM MobileFirst and SAP Mobile Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"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""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."

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"Technical support is helpful.""The initial setup is not overly complex.""It's not that difficult to set up.""Two of the very fascinating features that make SAP Mobile Platform stand out from other platforms are its offline capability and integration capability.""Both platforms, the SAP Mobile Platform, and SAP, are highly valuable for our company because they facilitate integration, which can be expensive. It's very convenient to connect and create billing accounts through the SAP Mobile Platform.""One valuable feature of SAP Mobile Platform is its enterprise-grade standard and maintained APIs, available out of the box for easy integration with various systems."

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Cons
"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."

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"SAP has announced that they'll be ending the support on the SAP platform.""If it was low code or no code it would be ideal.""The licensing model is a bit dated.""The toolkit to develop front end applications, especially native applications, is not that good.""The cost of the SAP Mobile Platform is high, and there is room for improvement in its pricing.""One drawback is that SAP Mobile Platform apps are only available through the browser, making offline capability more challenging to implement."

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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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  • "If you already paying for an SAP license and have SAP products that you are using, the price for SAP Mobile Platform is negligible."
  • "The cost of SAP is extremely high, and it's not affordable for everyone."
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    Top Answer:Both platforms, the SAP Mobile Platform, and SAP, are highly valuable for our company because they facilitate integration, which can be expensive It's very convenient to connect and create billing… more »
    Top Answer:The cost of SAP is extremely high, and it's not affordable for everyone.
    Top Answer:The cost of the SAP Mobile Platform is high, and there is room for improvement in its pricing.
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    Also Known As
    MobileFirst, Worklight
    SAP Syclo Agentry Mobile Platform, Sybase Mobile Development Platform, Sybase Unwired Platform
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    Overview
    IBM Worklight helps organizations extend their business to mobile devices.

    SAP Mobile Platform is a mobile enterprise application platform developed to make it easier to create applications that connect business data to mobile devices for workflow management and back-office integration. SAP Mobile Platform provides a layer of middleware between heterogeneous back-end data sources such as relational databases, enterprise applications and files, and mobile devices that need to read and write back-end data. The platform is very helpful to developers, making it quick and easy for them to link backend data to mobile users on any device at any time and providing them with optimum visibility, which leads to increased profitability.

    Using SAP Mobile Platform’s development tools, application developers can write the business logic for mobile applications, as the platform is optimized for business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) relationships. The program automatically does the translation necessary to create specialized versions of the new application for a variety of mobile devices and operating systems. This enables quicker and simpler development of complex applications that use multiple data sources and function on a variety of mobile devices. SAP Mobile Platform currently provides advantages across numerous industries to customers of all sizes and backgrounds.

    SAP Mobile Platform Features

    SAP Mobile Platform has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Appcelerator
    • Support for Cordova
    • Eclipse plug-in
    • Mobile Analytics Kit (MAKit)
    • Secure access between mobile devices and networks
    • Mobile SDK
    • Hybrid Web Container
    • 4GL tooling environment
    • Integrated mobile device management and app enablement
    • Support for multiple devices, including Android, iOS, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and Windows laptops/tablets.
    • Integrates with SAP, Remedy Corp, and other apps that leverage database or service-oriented architecture.
    • Unwired Platform Runtime

    SAP Mobile Platform Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing SAP Mobile Platform. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Customizable: SAP Mobile Platform is useful for developing mobile applications as well as for customizing previously existing ones in accordance with requirements and demands.
    • User-friendly: SAP Mobile Platform develops applications in a powerful and friendly environment that works within any mobile device.
    • Customer loyalty: Making user-friendly mobile applications that work on all devices encourages engaging loyal customers and staff in improved operations and cutting back on unneeded costs.
    • Business impact: SAP Mobile Platform has built platforms and mobile solutions that can be extensively used in any device, allowing businesses to grasp the true impact of SAP Mobile Platform on their business growth.
    • Multi-platform support: Developers may create applications on several platforms using their skill set and preferred tools, which reduces the amount of time, money, and effort required for development.
    • Secure: SAP Mobile Platform provides cutting-edge technology to speed up the creation of safe, highly scalable commercial mobile applications for every device.

    Reviews from Real Users

    SAP Mobile Platform stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. These include its integration with mobile devices, its stability, and its technical support. One PeerSpot user takes note of the advantages of these features in his review:

    Kumar S., Director - SAP BTP at Incture, writes, “The platform independence is great. I can use it across mobile devices. That's the best aspect of it. It's stable. Technical support is helpful.”

    Sample Customers
    UniCredit Business Integrated Solutions, Gruppo Unipol, Raymond James Financial, Toshiba GCS, CST, ABK-Systeme GmbH, BNP Paribas
    Swarovski, CareFusion Corp., Adarsh Credit Co-operative Society Ltd.
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm23%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Real Estate/Law Firm7%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government10%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise58%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise38%
    Large Enterprise13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    IBM MobileFirst is ranked 7th in Mobile App Platforms while SAP Mobile Platform is ranked 4th in Mobile App Platforms with 7 reviews. IBM MobileFirst is rated 8.4, while SAP Mobile Platform is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of IBM MobileFirst writes "It provides access management for the enterprise user as well as for the consumer". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP Mobile Platform writes "Flexible, well-designed, and offers good scalability". IBM MobileFirst is most compared with IBM MaaS360, Ionic and Microsoft Azure App Service, whereas SAP Mobile Platform is most compared with Android SDK, OutSystems, Ionic, Appium and Xamarin Platform.

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