Back to the board GUIDE
Low-code, high-code or hybrid
Three ways to build, and how we choose between them.
Low-code uses a visual platform such as OutSystems. High-code uses a stack such as MERN. Hybrid combines them in one solution.
Detailed stack comparison table
| Topic | Low-code | High-code | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | Fastest to a first release. | Slower to start, steady afterwards. | Fast for the core, deliberate for the custom parts. |
| Flexibility | Broad within the platform. | Unlimited. | Broad, with room for the unusual. |
| Maintenance | Visual, with platform tooling. | Engineering-led. | Two skill sets, one plan. |
| Ownership | Platform-based. | Entirely yours. | A mix, defined up front. |
| Typical case | Workflow and portal applications. | Products with a distinctive experience. | Enterprise processes with a few unusual requirements. |
Choose low-code when
- Time to value matters most.
- Your process is mostly workflows.
Choose high-code when
- The experience is highly distinctive.
- You want complete ownership.
Choose hybrid when
- Most of the process is standard and a few parts are unique.
- You want speed and freedom together.
PICK YOUR PRIORITIES
Compare your priorities
Select the factors that matter to your initiative. The recommendation adapts live.
SUGGESTED PEG Choose what matters to you.
Select one or more priorities above to compare approaches against your project goals.
A starting point. We finalise the approach together.
How we decide
We start from your outcome, your timeline and who will maintain the system. Then we pick the lightest approach that meets all three.