Open & Extensible
Low-Code Development
Go beyond the low-code status quo with the interoperable Mendix Platform
Develop apps without limits
The Mendix low-code application development Platform is built on open standards and open-source technologies, giving developers unlimited opportunities to extend Platform and app capabilities.
Seamlessly integrate the Platform with your tech stack, extend apps with custom code, leverage open APIs to programmatically adjust models, and build beyond the standard expectations of low-code. Mendix is open and extensible at every level.

Platform extensibility
Adapt the Mendix Platform to your enterprise development needs
"When integrations are required, Mendix is preferred."
Cleodene Mac Donald
Mendix Developer & Low-Code Competence Lead
Application extensibility
Extend the capabilities of your apps with reusable components and custom code
"Mendix offers quite a few modules and tools to integrate with SAP very easily using the SAP OData Connector, SAP BAPI Connector, and the SAP Data Model Connector...And on the deployment side it's one-click deployment...It's just a matter of creating a package and clicking a single button — seamlessly integrated."
Guido Zeelen
Solution Architect
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between an open and closed platform?
An open application development platform provides accessible APIs and enables developers to connect with third-party systems. All open-source platforms are considered open, but not all open platforms are open-source.
A closed platform can be customized, but only by developers with proprietary knowledge and capabilities. Closed platforms have more restrictions, including difficulty integrating with third-party tools.
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How can the extensibility of a platform benefit a business?
Open and extensible application development platforms are beneficial for every enterprise. By extending a low-code platform to fit business and development needs, enterprises are able to adapt and respond swiftly to disruptions and changing requirements. Developers are empowered to build new functionalities, extend capabilities, and integrate with third-party tools, opening up a limitless world of possibilities for your organization.
More Resources
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Openness (API & SDK)Learn about runtime, platform, and model API exposure with Mendix, plus use cases that benefit from the openness and extensibility of the Mendix Platform.
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Runtime ArchitectureLearn about Mendix Runtime Architecture and its components, plus how it supports key architectural principles, change management, extensions, monitoring, and more.
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Openness & ExtensibilityThe Mendix Platform provides openness and extension functionality at every level. Learn where and how you can extend the capabilities of your apps and the Platform.