--- description: Review of WaveMaker Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: WaveMaker | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software](/directory/4661/paas/software) > [WaveMaker](/software/67113/wavemaker-rapid) # WaveMaker Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/67113/wavemaker-rapid Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/67113/wavemaker-rapid?page=2) > WakeMaker Rapid is a cloud-based low-code development platform. Key features include a custom data model designer, charting, visualizations, API designers, automatic data binding, performance monitoring, automatic logic screens and widgets. On-premise deployments are also available. Users can build mobile apps through a drag-and-drop interface that offers widgets, templates, grids, interactive charts and various themes. App features can include QR code readers, calendars, geolocation and touch IDs. Additionally, partial pages, various page navigation styles and material designs are also available. WakeMaker Rapid offers prebuilt integration with various systems such as MYSQL, Oracle databases, Yammer, Sharepoint, Amazon mobile analytics, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google Maps. Services are offered on a monthly subscription basis. WakeMaker Rapid is available on iOS and Android devices and provides support through an online helpdesk. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 47 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 47 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Pramati - **Location**: Mountain View, US - **Founded**: 2017 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$500.00 - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Contact WaveMaker for customized pricing plans. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and 6 more ## Features - AI-assisted Development - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Agile Methodologies - Alerts/Notifications - Analytics - Application Management - Application Security - Approval Process Control - Audit Trail - Authentication - Automated Testing - Backup and Recovery - Business Process Automation - CRM - Calendar Management - Change Management - Charting ## Integrations (13 total) - Bitbucket - DigitalOcean - GitHub - Google Calendar - Google Maps - LinkedIn for Business - Meta for Business - Microsoft SharePoint - Microsoft Viva Engage - MySQL - Quickbase - Salesforce Sales Cloud - WebView AMS ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4661/paas/software) ## Related Categories - [Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4661/paas/software) - [Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4428/dxp/software) - [App Building Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4598/app-building/software) - [App Development Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4499/app-development/software) - [Low Code Development Platforms](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4382/low-code-development/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The features are complete from DB design, import schemas, query, procedures, web services, UI widgets and plain old javascript provide all the tools in a central development environment. > > **Cons**: There is always the learning curve to deal with but this is normal for any platform. I have yet to find something that is a problem. A few browser artifacts while scrolling and switching between design and runtime mode are minor inconveniences. > > I had been looking for many years for a platform/framework that would satisfy my need for developing web based and mobile applications. I tried the usual Deamweaver, Embarcedero, Telerik platfoms and none of them lived up to the hype of RAD. I had used Wavemaker (5, 6) many years ago when it was open source and was surprised when they changed to a subscription based pricing model last year. I decided to kick the tires with an evaluation last September... and now I'm a paying customer. My proof-of-concept and proof-of-RAD was based on my skills: 1) I am a quick study wth programming languages \& databases but don't have the depth of knowledge 2) I don't have the mastery of Javascript \& CSS that is fundamental to modern UI's 3) I did not want to break the bank 4) I needed a single platform for web / mobile development (a single codebase is still a dream) I was pleasantly surprised by the rich feature set baked into Wavemaker and even though it's not perfect - the support staff is willing to work with you on issues that are not inherently intuitive or doable - it's worth paying for. All in all I am satisfied with the product. ----- ### "Great Tool but beware pricing" — 5.0/5 > **chris** | *22 March 2017* | Information Services | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: UX, ease of development and deployment, support team excellent > > **Cons**: cost model is for large enterprises only, and only for applications that will have a very clear ROI. $99 developer licence no longer available, $24k per year per application. Prior reviewers mentioned at $99 not even a decision to be made, and i would agree but at this price point also no decision to be made but in the opposite direction. > > We undertook a trial of the product based on online reviews and articles. From a UX point of view and meeting the need for 98% codeless programming Wavemaker is extremely well designed and implemented. The learning curve is not too steep, although online materials arent as user friendly as the product interface, and within a month we had built our first fully functioning app (reasonably complex) and had gone through UAT and deployment, incredible speed considering from a standing start. The support team were incredible, very responsive and helpful. Then towards the end of the trial we contacted the sales team to purchase the monthly developer licence mentioned on this and other sites, unfortunately this option was withdrawn from the market and that the current pricing model is an eyewatering per month per application\! This price is justified as it included AWS hosting, bearing in mind a medium AWS EC2 instance cost roughly per month, this clearly points to wavemaker withdrawing itself from the SME market only being interested in very large enterprises running apps that would need XLarge AWS instances. In short excellent tool, but unless you are looking at hosting an expensive bill anyway not really worth undertaking the trial. ----- ### "WM enables us to do many times as much with limited headcount." — 4.0/5 > **Rodrigo** | *7 February 2018* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The speed we have from concept to product is paralleled only by much more expensive tools like IBM VisuaAge, currently available only to high end risc workstations. The support is by large the best part in WM. The support team is always solicit and ready to pursue and provide any need for either support or information on how to do things with the tool. > > **Cons**: WM would benefit greatly if had a planned roadmap ahead in time. Sometimes corrections and new features are expected and hence we face difficulties planning ahead in time without such information from WM product management. We have the release notes, of course, but only a few days before a release is actually made available. > > Development speed and less bugs on final developed application. ----- ### "Maarga Systems" — 4.0/5 > **Rekha** | *24 August 2016* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: 1. Responsive UI is very pleasant 2. Easy configurable and very well defined Security 3. Functionality can be quickly achieved. 4. Technical Support guidance for any issues. 5. Online References We are able to find many references for Wavemaker which is a vital factor for developers or fresher who start with wavemaker 6. RAD Quickly we can develop apps 7. DB connectivity 8. Versioning control option is good 9. Deployment procedure is simple 10. Backup / restore process is easy to use 11. Interface points / API support are extensive > > **Cons**: 1. Support for more databases would be welcome 2. Error logs can be more user friendly 3. Better support for rich text would be good 4. Ability to create scheduler jobs would be good > > We have developed two applications for our POC so far. During that phase we found wavemaker is real a Rapid application development tool. Implementation of Security and its features is very easy to apply. We are able to build a professional and responsive ui build in a quick period. All menus are user friendly especially for developers. Navigation and validations are easy to implement. Excellent customer support, whenever we need response for any issue we got the replies on time. Follow ups on pending items by support team and their punctual in replies are highly impressive. Wherever we need any custom function to be implemented we can achieve it using angular JS and Jquery is an added advantage. ----- ### "Excellent software development environment" — 5.0/5 > **Dejan** | *20 September 2016* | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I am impressed with the development of software platforms and support. > > **Cons**: I have no bad experiences or observations. I hope that you will continue in the future as well focused on the development. > > Experience excellent. I started with version 6.7, and now I develop in version 8.0 and see the progress. I graduated with WaveMaker development platform software, where I presented the tool and developed a web application. I am particularly impressed by your support, which is quick and friendly. 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