Choosing a Low-Code Platform: Five Key Criteria

A low-code platform should not be judged on a demo alone. We recommend evaluating five criteria.

First, modeling: are forms, workflows, reports and data models complete enough for complex business rules? Second, integration: does it offer open APIs, a message bus and connectors for existing ERP and OA systems? Third, extensibility: does it support custom components and code extensions, so platform limits do not become your ceiling? Fourth, deployment: does it support private deployment and domestic IT environments? Fifth, ecosystem: are the component marketplace, industry templates and partner network active?

Build a prototype against a real business scenario and assess the vendor's ability to support you over time, rather than comparing price alone.