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

Find out in this report how the two Mobile Development Platforms solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Ionic vs. SAP Mobile Platform Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,740 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The most valuable feature of Ionic is the ease of use and the simple connection of the applications. Additionally, the documentation is good in the Ionic application, and beginners can easily learn and download their own application using Ionic. Everyone can easily switch out, their domain, from native applications to hybrid applications.""I like that I can place the code and escalate data storage. I also like that it's user-friendly. Nothing is complex in Ionic.""The solution can support many languages.""The main value of this solution for our business, is that it is a hybrid product that allows us to write code that is compatible with IOS, Android, and web documents.""Because it's a hybrid mobile app framework, it is easy for us to develop iOS as well as Android apps for our customers with the same resource skills. We didn't have to have separate iOS teams and Android teams to build the apps. We still have to use the Apple Xcode for iOS, but the main development happens with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. We don't have to write separate code bases in scripts for iOS and Android. We create apps using web-based technology.""The solution is secure, reliable, and packed with features so we can easily implement apps even in the most complex situations.""With the Capacitor feature, you have access to the native attributes of your phone such as your camera. This makes work a lot easier.""What I like the most about Ionic is live reloading, which enables us to develop new features without having to build the application again and re-check the functionality."

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"Technical support is helpful.""Two of the very fascinating features that make SAP Mobile Platform stand out from other platforms are its offline capability and integration capability.""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.""It's not that difficult to set up.""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.""The initial setup is not overly complex."

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Cons
"It would be good if the mobile version uses something other than JavaScript and HTML.""The navigation within this solution could be improved; it is currently quite complicated to move through the different tabs.""Ionic's UI component doesn't always look like the native mobile app.""There could be better support for augmented reality and other things. Geolocation and background app activity are some of the things that are a little more clumsy at the moment and could be improved.""Ionic would be improved with dynamic design features.""In a future release, we would like to have a little more support for the desktop environment. Currently it is still focused on mobile devices.""It would be better if it had a speed niche system. There are a lot of things we need that weren't in the latest version. But I think they will be adding something.""There is a lack of a community environment."

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"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.""The licensing model is a bit dated.""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."

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  • "You don't have to pay anything except for certain projects. For example, Appflow has some costs related to it but you don't have to use it. You can also pay for extra support."
  • "You can use the free version, but if you still want to buy it, the price starts from $499/month."
  • "Ionic is an open-source solution, it is free."
  • "We pay 50,000 dinars per month."
  • "Ionic is an open source solution, and there are no hidden fees."
  • "The solution's open source option is free with no licensing fees."
  • "I think most of the plugins for Ionic are open source, and you can do a lot with many of the basic features. However, if you need to use a premium plugin for something like extra scroll list functionality, Ionic will ask for a certain sum of money."
  • "The starting cost for the enterprise option is around one hundred dollars per month."
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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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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Being able to have one set of code is valuable. I don't have to recode for different platforms. I don't have to recode for Xcode, Angular, or Android. So, the biggest feature for me is that it's a… more »
    Top Answer:When they jumped from version 3 to version 4, 5, and 6, they introduced something called Capacitor, which is basically the tool that you use to convert your code to Xcode, etc. They have a few plugins… more »
    Top Answer:We are using it for mobile applications that we are publishing to iOS, Huawei, and Google Play Store. It's a very nice hybrid framework for mobile applications.
    Top Answer: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.
    Top Answer:For SAP Mobile Platform, pricing varies based on usage and deployment options. There are no charges for on-premises deployment, but for cloud usage, costs depend on usage levels. There are two modes… more »
    Top Answer:One drawback is that SAP Mobile Platform apps are only available through the browser, making offline capability more challenging to implement. This limitation hinders usage in industries like oil and… more »
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    Also Known As
    SAP Syclo Agentry Mobile Platform, Sybase Mobile Development Platform, Sybase Unwired Platform
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    Ionic
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    Overview

    Ionic is an open-source UI toolkit for developing high-quality mobile and desktop apps with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Ionic focuses on the frontend UX and UI interaction of an app – UI controls, interactions, gestures, and animations. It is simple to learn and can be used without any frontend framework by utilizing a simple script inclusion.

    While previous versions of Ionic were strongly connected to Angular, version 4.x of the framework was re-engineered to serve as an independent Web Component library, with integrations for the newest JavaScript frameworks, such as Angular. Ionic works well in most frontend frameworks, including React and Vue, however some frontend frameworks require a shim to enable full Web Component support.

    The official Ionic CLI, or Command Line Interface, is a tool that enables developers to easily construct Ionic apps and offers a number of useful commands. The CLI installs and updates Ionic and also includes a built-in development server, build and debugging tools, and much more. If you are an Appflow member, you may manage your account and carry out cloud builds and deployments via the CLI.

    Ionic Features

    Ionic has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • One codebase: Ionic is the first mobile app stack that allows web developers to use a single codebase to create apps for all major app stores and the mobile web. Ionic apps look and feel natural on every device thanks to Adaptive Styling.
    • High performance: Ionic is designed to run and behave well on the latest mobile devices, using best practices such as efficient hardware accelerated transitions and touch-optimized gestures.
    • Simple, clean design: Ionic is built to function and display well across all popular mobile platforms and devices. You'll be building in style thanks to pre-made components, typography, and an attractive (but flexible) base theme that adjusts to each platform.
    • Native and web-friendly: Ionic uses native SDKs and emulates native app UI guidelines to combine native app device features and UI standards with the full flexibility and power of the open web. Ionic operates as a Progressive Web App in the browser or deploys natively via Capacitor (or Cordova).

    Ionic Benefits

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

    • Cross-platform: Create and distribute apps with a single code base. Apps run natively on iOS, Android, desktop, and the web as Progressive Web Apps. Publish once and go anywhere.
    • Based on web standards: Ionic is developed using cutting-edge web APIs like Custom Elements and Shadow DOM on top of reliable, industry-standard web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Ionic components have a solid API as a result, and they aren't subject to the whims of a single platform vendor.
    • Good design: Ionic is made to operate and look great right out of the box across all platforms. Start with typography, interactive paradigms, pre-designed elements, and an attractive (yet extensible) base theme.
    • Simplicity: Ionic was created with simplicity in mind, making it fun, simple to learn, and available to almost anyone with basic web development skills.

    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
    MRA, Napa Group, Sworkit, Airbus, Sense Corp, Interactive Gaming Company, Pacifica, Untapp'd, Diesel, National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Swarovski, CareFusion Corp., Adarsh Credit Co-operative Society Ltd.
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    Computer Software Company21%
    Wholesaler/Distributor9%
    Insurance Company8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government10%
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    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise40%
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise51%
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    Midsize Enterprise38%
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    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise66%
    Buyer's Guide
    Ionic vs. SAP Mobile Platform
    March 2024
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    Ionic is ranked 4th in Mobile Development Platforms with 14 reviews while SAP Mobile Platform is ranked 12th in Mobile Development Platforms with 7 reviews. Ionic is rated 8.6, while SAP Mobile Platform is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Ionic writes "Great user acceptance and reliability, multiple teams not required, with prompt customer service". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP Mobile Platform writes "Flexible, well-designed, and offers good scalability". Ionic is most compared with Xamarin Platform, OutSystems, Appium, Mendix and GeneXus, whereas SAP Mobile Platform is most compared with Android SDK, OutSystems, IBM MobileFirst, Appium and Xamarin Platform. See our Ionic vs. SAP Mobile Platform report.

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