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4.2 out of 5
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What is IBM MobileFirst?

IBM Worklight helps organizations extend their business to mobile devices.
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IBM MobileFirst is the #8 ranked solution in top Mobile App Platforms and #13 ranked solution in top Mobile Development Platforms. PeerSpot users give IBM MobileFirst an average rating of 8.4 out of 10. IBM MobileFirst is most commonly compared to OutSystems: IBM MobileFirst vs OutSystems. IBM MobileFirst is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 54% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a financial services firm, accounting for 20% of all views.
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IBM MobileFirst mindshare

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As of June 2025, the mindshare of IBM MobileFirst in the Mobile App Platforms category stands at 4.3%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Key learnings from peers

Valuable Features

  • "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."

Room for Improvement

  • "There are issues with push notifications, especially for Windows mobile apps. JSONStore also crashes abruptly at times."
  • "I would like to see improved support for native device functions."

Pricing

  • "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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Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
18%
Non Profit
10%
Real Estate/Law Firm
8%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
Retailer
6%
Educational Organization
4%
Outsourcing Company
4%
Media Company
4%
Healthcare Company
4%
Manufacturing Company
2%
Government
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Insurance Company
2%
Logistics Company
2%
Comms Service Provider
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
2%
Renewables & Environment Company
2%

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IBM MobileFirst was previously known as MobileFirst, Worklight.

IBM MobileFirst customers

UniCredit Business Integrated Solutions, Gruppo Unipol, Raymond James Financial, Toshiba GCS, CST, ABK-Systeme GmbH, BNP Paribas

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Senior Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Verified user of IBM MobileFirst
May 27, 2018
Streamlines development of hybrid applications, and has ability to integrate device-native code

Pros

"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."

Cons

"I would like to see improved support for native device functions."

What is our primary use case?

We use IBM MobileFirst for developing a cross-platform, hybrid application for Android, iOS, and Windows mobile devices. This application requires data and field-level security which were possible only with help of IBM MobileFirst.

How has it helped my organization?

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.

*Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: IBM Partner.
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Analyst at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Verified user of IBM MobileFirst
May 27, 2018
We use it as a secure proxy server for a mobile app using public internet

What is our primary use case?

We use it as a secure proxy server for a mobile app using public internet as well as for its mobile app support features.

How has it helped my organization?

I'm in technical sales and this is one of the products I sell.

*Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Mobile Architect at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of IBM MobileFirst
Mar 31, 2017
It provides access management for the enterprise user as well as for the consumer.

What is most valuable?

One of the most valuable features is that we are using the IBM MobileFirst, which is actually providing a gateway to all the mobile resources either for the employees or for the consumers. So, that is very important for us.

How has it helped my organization?

It is very beneficial as without this solution, we have to go out for using Edwards Performance Solutions. Thus, the benefits of that is providing access management for the enterprise user as well as for the consumer. So, that would be very beneficial for us.

*Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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