GeneXus Reviews

Our company uses the latest version of GeneXus. The solution is used in our company to develop various enterprise systems, and GeneXus is used as an integrator, which further facilitates low-cost development. In our company, the tool generates whole C Sharp, CSS and Javascript code against MariaDB for us and we focus totally on the functionality. GeneXus has several features, to express that and it's ideal for prototyping. 

The integration capabilities of GeneXus are highly valuable for our organization. The metadata obtained within the logic of different systems is also vital. Due to the solution, our company team doesn't have to work with multiple languages and integrations can be made with C Sharp.

JavaScript can also be used with GeneXus, the tool takes charge of all the rest and has a simple architecture. The solution can be used out of the box without facing any issues and nothing much needs to be done with frameworks. In our case we need to use Python with GeneXus, we use Ironpython to embed python code in C# .

GeneXus needs to be more consistent in functionality without any errors. Code generation is highly time-consuming for GeneXus, but in some cases, it saves time as well. Some errors will take too long for the solution to get resolved. 

I have been using GeneXus for almost 20 years. 

In our organization, there are 100 users of the solution, but in one of my previous organizations, there were almost 500 to 600 users, and the solution serves well "ont of the box". But, the solution is highly scalable using latest technologies for that. I use GeneXus on a daily basis in our organization. 

Our company has reached out to the support team in case of errors, and we have witnessed the support quality improve over time. I would rate the tech support an eight out of ten. 

Positive

I majorly use GeneXus in developing systems, but I have also used other solutions previously that are unsupported in my present territory. In our organization, we use a mix of tools, in some cases we are using Microsoft 365. Our company has also integrated OpenERP and SharePoint with developing solutions.

I would rate the initial setup an eight out of ten. The setup process is straightforward. The solution is quite easy to use. The tool is based on local principles and helps you concentrate on functionality. 

The deployment of GeneXus takes just around 15 to 20 minutes. 

The solution is worth the price and it pays for itself by working with several apps. There are no restrictions on how many apps you are programming with GeneXus. Using GeneXus, a 1000-user system can be developed just like a limited system with a few users. 

I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten. There are no additional costs to the standard licensing fees. Our company purchases the solution on a yearly basis; during the initial license purchase, you need to pay also for the maintenance of the solution.

The solution offers a perpetual license that can be upgraded through periodic payments. 30% of the cost is related to upgrades and maintenance. A new version of the solution launches every two years, and developers can provide support for it. 

The tool's use case depends upon the requirements. The solution is ideal for integrations to modernize systems. GeneXus is also used in a site to develop systems with functional programming for big-screen apps and mobile apps using the same set of enterprise rules or languages. It's difficult to learn GeneXus as there are unique paradigms for programming the systems.

It's a great tool, and I have been using it for 20 years. The solution helps you to concentrate on definyng user functionality instead of technology. In a "normal" world, as technology changes every two years, and you need to reprogram some systems accordingly, maybe even several times in a short period maybe with new tools and paradigms. But with GeneXus, the same business tools can be used with the programming and the tool takes care of the rest. I would rate the solution a nine out of ten overall. 

I use this solution for creating projects in my company. It's a low-code platform, so we use it to create web applications from scratch.

There are 20 people using this solution in my company.

The solution is deployed on-premises.

The front-end features are the most valuable.

It's a straightforward product to learn and start using as a beginner.

I told them to add something about Angular. They're already working on adding it.

I have used this solution for four years.

It's stable. I would rate the stability as eight out of ten.

I would rate the scalability as 10 out of 10.

Technical support is very knowledgeable. They are quick to resolve issues.

I would rate technical support as nine out of ten.

Everything in GeneXus is easy to set up. There is documentation for everything. There is a Wiki, so you can search for anything and find your answers there. Support is great. You can send them an email, and they'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Setup took a maximum of two hours.

I would rate the initial setup as eight out of ten.

The price is good. 

Compared to OutSystems, Mendix, and Ionic, the development process for  GeneXus is faster and the templates for designing are perfect. They're adding Angular to GeneXus to make it faster. In GeneXus, we're doing the structure and tables, and everything else is easy.

I would rate the solution as nine out of ten.

My advice is to learn it from scratch and then start working on it. GeneXus gives you free certificates for the beginner courses. I have five certificates. Anyone can get certificates and then start working on GeneXus.

In the early 1990s, I used Microsoft's Operating System while developing applications in the United States on personal computers. After that, I started using AS/400 from IBM and generating for COBOL and RPG.

The solution can be deployed in the cloud, depending on the language it's written in. For example, if it's written in Java, it could be deployed on Tomcat, and if it's written in C#, it could be deployed on either Azure or IIS.

With GeneXus, we can create logical representations of transactions in the form of objects. These objects can be used to define databases, tables, and other structures in different platforms such as Db2, SQL Server, Informix, and Oracle. GeneXus will then generate the corresponding structures, including any necessary updates, indexes, views, and more.

GeneXus can reorganize a database by transporting data from the old structures to the new structures. The solution also generates procedures for these changes and produces new structures. Furthermore, GeneXus can generate the same application in multiple languages, such as C#, Java, JavaScript, RPG, and COBOL.

GeneXus's user interface has room for improvement. The user interface currently lacks modern applications.

GeneXus generates code in Java. I am interested in using a Python generator, as it offers a great deal of flexibility for development. 

I have been using the solution for 13 years.

I give the stability of the solution an eight out of ten.

I give the scalability of the solution a nine out of ten.

The return on investment for a company depends on the type of application being made. For example, if we make a bank application, the return can be very quick. However, if we make an application with a lower price, it can be more difficult to get a return on investment.

The solution is costly, making it unattainable for personal developers, though companies can manage the cost. I give the cost of the solution a four out of ten.

I give the solution a nine out of ten.

Before implementing the solution a person must first consult their colleagues to ensure that GeneXus meets their requirements.

We were modeling a workflow that included several screens with several people. It was easy because GeneXus provided us with a tool to create a workflow and then make several tests before developing the screens. 

In terms of the version, I've used GeneXus Evolution 3 and then versions 15, 16, and 17. Now, I'm working with version 18.

In Knowledge Base, being able to model the workflow before developing the screens is great. We first work with the tables or the transactions using GeneXus and then we work on the screens. So, the most valuable feature of GeneXus is the transactions that allow us to develop the rules of the job. Procedures are also a nice component, and of course, the business component is great in order to do the insert or update.

GeneXus is fast. It takes longer to do the same things with other tools. 

Documentation is always an issue. In order to develop with GeneXus, there is very little documentation. The documentation is not clear enough in order to develop a great tool. 

Design, or Unanimo, is an area that GeneXus needs to work on. It's not very smooth.

I'd like to see a better chart flow. I use the chart flow quite a lot, but it's not as simple as I wish it to be.

I've been using GeneXus for about eight years.

It's very stable. I'd rate it a nine out of ten in terms of stability.

I'd rate it an eight out of ten in terms of scalability.

There are about seven people who use this solution. We don't have any plans to increase its usage. 

Their support is bad. I'd rate them a six out of ten.

Neutral

I wasn't a part of its deployment process.

For a big company, it's a great investment, but for a small company, it isn't the best solution.

It's expensive. I'd rate it a four out of ten in terms of pricing.

It's easy to use and fast but expensive. It's easy to describe the working model. You can include other technologies, such as .Net, DLLs, or Python programs. It's hard but not impossible. I managed to do that. The new objects of the API are easy to configure, so I'm happy with GeneXus. 

Overall, I'd rate it an eight out of ten.

GeneXus is a framework for developers. We are currently doing a project for a big insurance company in Mexico. There isn't much of a market for GeneXus here in Canada, but South American and Central American countries use it GeneXus.

My client's software is a bit outdated, so they are migrating using GeneXus in three units. We work locally in Canada, but we coordinate with different Mexican states. The GeneXus server solution allows us to integrate all the coding work and project management on one server then the project manager deploys all the changes to the customer's server.

GeneXus focuses on business rules more than coding, so it's easy for developers to build solutions quickly. That is the most powerful aspect of GeneXus. You can quickly build a whole solution with fewer resources and developers.

I like the testing models, which allow me to create unit or interface tests of my programs. It helps us avoid missed deadlines because we can detect all the errors before deploying the new versions of the solution. And I also like the integration with coding managers like DevOps or Jenkins. It enables us to do versioning.

The graphical interface could be improved. I also notice some performance problems on hardware that should be more than adequate. GeneXus uses a lot of RAM and other computer resources.

I sometimes wonder if the solution is secure enough against hacking. We don't set any configurations within GeneXus for that. They use another extension in GeneXus called GeneXus Access Manager, but that is the only layer of security on the project. 

I don't use that feature too much, but I'm not sure it's 100% secure. I create all the code on all the solutions using GeneXus and put extra layers of security using an external service, like a group SSL certificate provider. I use that on the client's side to avoid any problems. We want a good firewall on the server to ensure nothing will happen with the data.

I started using GeneXus from version 7.5 around 18-20 years ago.

GeneXus is stable. 

GeneXus is scalable. 

GeneXus support is excellent. You can create a ticket by providing them with your credentials and license number, and they respond quickly. 

I am not involved in deployment. I know the process. However, it is not part of my job in my current role. I don't know exactly how the client is handling deployment, but I know it's easy because you can use the native capabilities in GeneXus to create your deployment units on various servers. You can deploy IIS servers. The deployment time depends on the project size. A large project will take longer, but one person could complete this process in around four hours.

The only maintenance is periodic upgrades. We typically wait until there is a stable version to upgrade to the latest major release. 

The cost of a GeneXus license is extremely high. At the same time, one person using the solution can do the work of three Java or data developers. I think that's why they charge so much. It's too expensive, which is one reason it isn't widely used. 

I rate GeneXus eight out of 10. I deduct two points because GeneXus is weak in areas like GUI and performance relative to competing solutions. The price is also too high. 

We use this solution for developing web and mobile applications across various systems and platforms.

The integration module is the most valuable feature of this solution for our business, as it allows our clients to create new systems based on their outdated databases, across all API's.

We also like that GeneXus release an update to their IDE every three to four moths, so that it is compatible with any new operating system releases.

We would like to see more extensions and more user controls added to the front-end of this solution, in order to help developers manage the website.

We would also like to see better market awareness across the EMEA region to allow the developer community to grow and contribute to the marketplace.

We have been working with this solution for around five years.

We have found this to be a stable solution, particularly as a new IDE is released regularly which provides updates and improvements, including necessary fixes.

This is a very easily scalable solution.

We have found the technical support for this solution to be very helpful and responsive. When we raise a ticket they tend to respond within 24 hours, unless it is a weekend, and they are always willing to suggest solutions or ask us for more information so that they clearly understand the issue.

Positive

The initial setup of this solution is very easy and only requires two files to be run in order for it to be implemented. The full deployment takes around 20 minutes to complete, depending on the capacity of the device it is being installed on.

This solution offers multi-plan licenses, depending on the size of the company and the features required, as opposed to being priced per user/device.

We would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

I used GeneXus to generate the first project in a university system, a second project for an art application (for a smart device), and a third project for our businesses with different leaders.

I like that it's very compatible with other tools. The most important feature is getting the developer to focus on the project's business case. It's not about focusing on how I can command this or how I can develop a front end, or how I can work with the advantages. The developer should focus on the business case of the project. No need to focus on connecting the database to the server or connecting the server and the front end. The developer can concentrate on the views. 

It would be better if GeneXus had a wiki. The developer needs some experience to work with the tools. It would be better if they could improve the community. If we have some problem, I open a ticket that takes us to a board, and I have to describe my issue in detail. If the tools have a general community for us to explore with some videos or some articles, I think that that may help the developer.

I have been using GeneXus for about three years.

GeneXus is a stable product.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give stability an eight.

GeneXus is a scalable solution. We have about 25 people using this solution.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give scalability a 9.

Technical support is very cooperative and helpful, but sometimes they take some time to respond. Any problem, they contact us to find a solution. For example, their support contacted me last Friday, and we talked for six or seven hours. Technical support was "magnifique."

Neutral

The initial setup is not complicated, but it's not easy either. You will need some experience to deploy it.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give the initial setup a six.

I don't know about the price because I am an employee, but I hear it's cheaper than other tools.

When you compare OutSystem and GeneXus, I think the difference is the cost. I think GeneXus is cheaper than OutSystems. Secondly, you can't deploy a server if you want to. However, with GeneXus, you can. You can generate the code, and you can deploy it anywhere.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give GeneXus a seven.

The tool helps to build systems that work to capture and check data. 

GeneXus evolves with technology. 

The tool needs to be tuned before being used. You need some experience to get the best out of the tool.

I have been working with the solution for 20 years. 

I would rate the product's stability a ten out of ten. 

I would rate GeneXus' scalability a ten out of ten. 

The tool's setup is straightforward. 

We have seen ROI with GeneXus' use. 

The tool's price is good. 

I would rate GeneXus an eight out of ten. 

The GeneXus solution is used in various applications, and I apply it in many enterprises, including banks and insurance companies. It is also useful in social and medical enterprises.

GeneXus is a programming language that allows for the automatic insertion, updating, and deletion of information in the basic data while enabling automatic high and low modifications in the database. This feature frees up time to customize the application for other, potentially more complicated tasks. Utilizing GeneXus allows faster and cheaper program development, resulting in lower costs due to increased speed. Additionally, GeneXus offers good integration with third-party tools, which can enhance customization on the front-end, although with added complexity compared to normal. The front-end with GeneXus is not as good as the back-end.

GeneXus is a language that is more inclined to back-end than front-end. So, I would say that the front-end part needs improvement.

One such area of the solution to be improved is its ability to consume web services, while the other one is to make the solution's integration with other systems quicker. Though the solution's integration is good, it is also a little complicated, but not much. You have an option called "Object" in GeneXus, which can be of the same comportment or the same behavior.

I have been using this solution for around twelve years now. So, I use this solution at work. Basically, I work with GeneXus 18. Also, I am a freelance developer for GeneXus.

I think the stability of the solution depends on the environment. For instance, if you are developing a bank, GeneXus is a good option. However, for an application where the front-end has more complex components that need to be connected with one another, GeneXus may not be a very good choice. Basically, it is an untold thing that GeneXus only allows you to view data on the screen and doesn't enable communication between other screen components unless a page reload is requested. However, you can have integration for a chat or chatbot.

Scalability-wise, I rate this solution an eight out of ten.

I find the implementation process of GeneXus to be easy. You can develop it on Java with Apache or on Internet Explorer. The primary languages used in GeneXus are Java and .NET. While on GeneXus, I worked on Java and employed Apache Docker, which was a simple process. Once you have a machine configured with Apache Docker, GeneXus can perform several functions automatically.

I am not directly involved in the deployment task of the solution, but GeneXus enables the deployment of applications to the cloud for cell phone applications. I do not have any experience in deploying GeneXus on Azure or any other cloud-based solutions other than deploying it through Apache. We have servers in the enterprise in Argentina, and Apache is readily available. Essentially, servers and data centers for Apache are located in Argentina. Also, at times, some may have their own servers. In short, the GeneXus I use is deployed using servers by Apache. When you have established connections with an Apache server across three different development environments, you can choose to put the classes in a specific environment.

In my experience, I can only speak based on what I've encountered in terms of the time required to deploy a solution. When I work on a task that I've experienced before, it's typically easier for me to complete it. However, I may not always be able to replicate the same level of ease always.

I think that the reimbursement part for using GeneXus depends on the environment in which it is used. For example, it may not be suitable for custom development, but it can be convenient for big companies. The return on investment for using GeneXus is favorable for big companies.

People tend to work with GeneXus if it's cheap, but GeneXus does have licensing policies. I don't know for sure, but I think I heard that just the license of GeneXus costs around 3,000 dollars per year. Moreover, the cost of resourcing work in GeneXus may make it more expensive than other programming languages.

In my experience, GeneXus is a good programming language, but it has a different policy for developing applications compared to other languages. It's somewhat similar to Flutter. In fact, Flutter is a copy of GeneXus. Moreover, GeneXus has been in existence for thirty years or more.

Overall, I rate this solution a seven out of ten.

I am a senior GeneXus developer. I am responsible for developing the requirements that customers give me. Customers explain to me their needs related to software development, and I implement these requirements in the platform. I use the platform for developing all the requirements that customers have.

GeneXus improves productivity by automating the work of a developer. For example, to connect to a database, you don't need to make a connection manually. GeneXus allows you to use several libraries for connecting, for example, to Oracle. In most cases, it's easy to do general tasks. For example, for a table, if you have to do administration for insert records, update records, or delete records, you can do it with GeneXus easily. GeneXus can automate these tasks.

The most valuable feature is that GeneXus works with several languages. It's possible to develop chatbots and other functionalities. Mobile device development is another feature that GeneXus offers for developers.

GeneXus needs to be improved from the frontend aspect. When you work with GeneXus and try to develop the frontend part of an application, it's difficult to manage some aspects. GeneXus is a wonderful tool for the backend. It's the best in the world, but for the frontend, GeneXus needs to improve. There should be easier steps for managing various aspects, such as alerts and messages to show to the end-users.

GeneXus could be improved to bring more collaboration between developers. They can add more tools to easily collaborate and manage versions. It could be enhanced for source control and team management and collaboration. GeneXus has a suite called GeneXus Server for this purpose, which allows collaboration and source management control, but in comparison to other implementations of the Git source code, it's not easy for developers. If they can add more features related to collaboration and source control, it would be good.

I've been using GeneXus for eight years.

GeneXus is very stable. The performance in GeneXus is good when you develop with good practices. If you have a table with 40 million records and you don't use indexes, for example, the system will be slow. When you use GeneXus appropriately, it gives you a good performance.

Its capability to scale is good. The reason for that is that GeneXus works with artificial intelligence. GeneXus is a low-code platform. For that reason, when you work with GeneXus, you can add more and more functionalities.

I've easily scaled an application in the past. I started with a small project that required six or seven functionalities, but the customers in the process gave us more and more requirements, and now, the application is big. You can start with small products, and after two or three years, the functionalities can get much bigger. For example, you have a company with several models. One day you decide that your system needs electronic signatures, and you request GeneXus developers to add a model that works with electronic signatures. In GeneXus, you can easily create tables and screens for managed information. When you realize you want a bigger system, it's easily scalable.

In the company where I work, there are 100 developers of GeneXus. I am looking into expanding the usage of GeneXus in the future. I am reviewing the functionalities of GeneXus 18 because I am very interested in learning all of its features. The new instance of GeneXus that corresponds to GeneXus 18 seems to be the best version of GeneXus, and I plan to learn GeneXus 18.

I work alone in most cases. In the case of an error in development, I consult my teammates. When the complexity of the applications is high, sometimes, I take the help of GeneXus support.

I had to consult GeneXus support last month because I was trying to connect an Oracle database with a tool of GeneXus called Business Process Deployer, which is for integrating and managing the business process of a company, but it wasn't working. I communicated with GeneXus support to resolve the problem. They helped me, but I am waiting for the final response to that problem because the problem is very complex. In the case of a complex problem, you need to provide several pieces of information. In my initial ticket, I provided some information that I thought was needed, but GeneXus needed more information. I'd rate their support a 10 out of 10. It's very good.

Positive

When I started to work, I started with a platform called WebDev, which is similar to GeneXus. I don't know much about that tool because I worked with it for only six months.

For me, GeneXus is the best. It's the only choice for me. It's very good if it's maintained with best practices. When I started using GeneXus, I didn't like it because I love native languages such as Java and Javascript, but when I realized that GeneXus works at the same speed as the other language platforms, I started to love it. It's a very good platform for developers.

GeneXus provides an easy way for deployment. I've worked with GeneXus using Java generator and C# generator. With these two generators or modes, deployment is easy. To go to production with GeneXus, you simply copy the folder that GeneXus indicates and send it to the production server if you don't have automated DevOps tasks. If you have an automated environment, GeneXus works fine with Apache Jenkins or other tools for managing DevOps. It's a good experience.

I deployed the GeneXus applications by myself. I also take care of the maintenance.

I don't know much about the cost of licenses. GeneXus is licensed. I know that its licenses are generally per year, and in the past, the license for GeneXus was around $5,000, but I don't know what's the current price of the GeneXus license.

If you don't need to work with mobile applications, there is no hidden or extra cost. The cost of the GeneXus license is based on the languages that you need to use. For example, if you decide to use the Microsoft .NET framework and C# language for a project, you need to buy a license for only C# language. You don't need to pay for other things. Similarly, you might need an Angular license for developing for mobile devices.

I'd strongly recommend reading the GeneXus Wiki. There was an instance where I was developing with a component, but I didn't read all the documentation about that component. I, later on, had trouble and didn't know how to continue. For that reason, I recommend reading all the documentation on GeneXus Wiki. With the help of the practical tips shared by GeneXus developers, the results are guaranteed. GeneXus documentation is good in general.

I'd rate GeneXus a 10 out of 10.