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Appsmith vs OutSystems:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, OutSystems had more branded searches than Appsmith among no-code and low-code app builders in New Zealand. OutSystems had about 40 branded searches, while Appsmith had 30. OutSystems made up 0.59% of all no-code and low-code app builder searches we track, and Appsmith accounted for 0.44%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about no-code and low-code app builders, Appsmith appeared in two of the five answers and OutSystems in none.

Among no-code and low-code app builders in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

OutSystems, about 33% more searches than Appsmith

OutSystems 40 searchesAppsmith 30 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Appsmith, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, OutSystems in 0

Appsmith in 2 of 5OutSystems in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Appsmith, the only one of the two named

Appsmith first in 2OutSystems never named

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Top no-code and low-code app builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Appsmith was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. OutSystems did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Bubble1st
  2. FlutterFlow2nd
  3. Microsoft Power Apps3rd
  4. Glide4th
  5. Retool5th
  6. Adalo6th
  7. Appsmith7th
  8. WeWeb8th
  9. Softr9th
  10. OutSystems–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Bubble5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Microsoft Power Apps4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • FlutterFlow4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Glide4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Retool3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Softr2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • WeWeb2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Adalo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Appsmith2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • OutSystems0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Appsmith or OutSystems more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Appsmith and OutSystems by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten no-code and low-code app builders we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Appsmith and OutSystems among no-code and low-code app builders in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for OutSystems, Appsmith. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSoftrMicrosoft Power AppsFlutterFlowRetoolGlideWeWebAdaloBubbleOutSystemsAppsmith
Oct 202568.6%12.8%4.7%4%3%0.76%2.6%1.4%1.1%0.88%
Nov 202564.6%14.4%6.4%4.6%2.9%1.2%2.5%1.5%1.3%0.73%
Dec 202565.2%12.2%8.2%3.9%3%1.4%2.5%1.8%0.9%0.72%
Jan 202664.7%12.5%8.3%3.8%3.5%0.87%2%2.9%0.58%0.73%
Feb 202657.8%16.6%8.7%5.2%3.5%1.3%1.7%2.9%1.1%1.1%
Mar 202660.6%14.2%8.7%4.3%4.5%1.1%2.3%2.4%1.2%0.68%
Apr 202662.3%14.2%9.2%3.1%4.6%0.7%2.4%1.9%0.7%0.97%
May 202661.7%15.7%8.1%4.7%3.7%1.1%1.5%1.9%0.69%0.69%
Jun 202664.4%15.2%8.2%3.8%3.2%1.2%1.3%1.2%0.72%1%
Jul 202662.8%17.2%7.8%3.8%3%1.1%0.99%2.1%0.56%0.71%
Aug 202663.2%17.2%7.8%4.6%1.9%0.85%1%1.7%1%0.71%
Sep 202665.9%18.1%6.5%3.3%1.5%1.5%1.3%0.89%0.59%0.44%

How has the Appsmith and OutSystems comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand no-code and low-code app builders in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, WeWeb overtook Bubble and 2 others to rank 6th among no-code and low-code app builders in New Zealand, with 1.5% of the searches.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Appsmith in New Zealand fell 57.1% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 30 in September 2026.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for OutSystems in New Zealand fell 55.6% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 40 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Appsmith’s and OutSystems’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Appsmith

1 branded search term

  • appsmith

OutSystems

1 branded search term

  • outsystems

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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