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Overview

Product Information on WaveMaker

Updated 13th October 2025

What is WaveMaker?

WaveMaker is a software that provides a low-code development platform designed for creating enterprise-grade web and mobile applications. It offers a drag-and-drop interface for UI development, reusable components, and support for responsive design. The software integrates with various databases, APIs, and other enterprise systems, allowing users to build, test, and deploy applications rapidly. WaveMaker addresses business needs by simplifying the development process, enabling faster delivery cycles, and reducing reliance on extensive coding. It also supports application security, scalability, and customization to meet specific organizational requirements.

WaveMaker Pricing

WaveMaker software uses a subscription-based pricing model with different tiers based on user requirements and features. Pricing varies depending on factors such as number of users, deployment preferences, and specific functionalities included in each plan. The software also offers enterprise-level options that provide access to advanced capabilities and support for larger implementations.

Overall experience with WaveMaker

Informattion Technology Manager
50M - 250M USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Wavemaker Enables Fast Application Development Through Easy Drag-And-Drop Features”

5.0
Jan 11, 2026
My experience with Wavemaker has been seamless. It has made application development fast, easy and efficient helping us to reduce cost and time wastage in app development.
IT ASSOCIATE
<50M USD, Consumer Goods
CRITICAL

“Visual Drag-and-Drop Development Simplifies Rapid Web and Mobile App Creation”

3.0
Jul 23, 2025
Easy to use for people with little to no programming skills, its programs rapid development time with automated tasks there is no need for complex coding, deployment of these services was ease of use with drag and drop features which makes the application very easy to use in the deployment process. Features like one-click deployments simplifies work tasks and with great support reliability with these features it more than constitutes with the organization meeting its goals and objectives. WaveMaker is a low-code platform for building web and mobile applications. It’s excellent for its visual development environment, ability to accelerate development and its open standards approach wish was highly used in our IT and Graphics departments deployment. Pros are Visual Development, Open Standards, Affordability, Rapid Application Development (RAD), Java Development, Wide range of Widgets and APIs, Web and Mobile App Development, Vendor Independence, Microservices Architecture, SaaS Offering and Customer Support. Cons: Missing Desktop Version and Work Loads, Learning Curve, Potential for Longer Development Times. Maintainability Concerns, Pricing Model, SEO Readiness. Deployment of these services was fairly simple, applying the services to a Cloud virtual machine with a standard operating system, with a Java web server implemented.

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4.6
Market Presence: Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms, Rapid Mobile App Development Tools

About Company

Company Description

Updated 25th July 2024

WaveMaker is a full-stack low-code platform that prioritizes developer involvement. With an emphasis on rapid assembly of reusable components, it propels the creation of holistic digital experiences. It is notably utilized across a broad range of industries including insurance, banking, telecom, and various others, with a global presence in over 60 countries.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2003
Head office location
Plano, United States
Number of employees
201 - 500
Website
https://www.wavemaker.com

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WaveMaker Likes & Dislikes

Like

It has smooth integration with other tools which promotes great workflow and productivity. It is very easy to use, through use drag-and-drop features it makes the process easy and straightforward.

Like

This platform is a well-regarded low-code platform that enables rapid application development. Because of the quick deployment for both web and mobile applications this also reduced development time also. Scalability, Security, Regular Updates, Responsive Support. Services like Visual Deployment (RAD), Java Development, Widgets and APIs, Web and Mobile App Development, Vendor Independence, Microservices and especially customer support services were all excellent and are of what we like most about the product and services.

Like

Integrating with other systems is smooth, and it supports both front-end and back-end development as well. Speeds up Development by reducing repetitive tasks, Wavemaker significantly accelerates the app development process without sacrificing quality. Flexible Customization: Developers can add custom code when needed if you need more advanced options. Easy to use: Even for complex projects, the drag and drop interface makes app development quick and straightforward.

Dislike

New versions and updates may require extra effort to adapt existing projects. However, this does not limit its intuitive features.

Dislike

Learning Curve and Maintainability Concerns are some of the things we dislike.

Dislike

For developers who are not familiar with low-code platforms, there is an initial learning curve to fully understand Wavemaker capabilities. The platform can sometimes rarely experience minor slowdowns that could impact the development speed Integrating some third-party tools may sometimes require workarounds

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  • Informattion Technology Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Wavemaker Enables Fast Application Development Through Easy Drag-And-Drop Features

    5.0
    Jan 11, 2026
    My experience with Wavemaker has been seamless. It has made application development fast, easy and efficient helping us to reduce cost and time wastage in app development.
  • IT ASSOCIATE
    <50M USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Visual Drag-and-Drop Development Simplifies Rapid Web and Mobile App Creation

    3.0
    Jul 23, 2025
    Easy to use for people with little to no programming skills, its programs rapid development time with automated tasks there is no need for complex coding, deployment of these services was ease of use with drag and drop features which makes the application very easy to use in the deployment process. Features like one-click deployments simplifies work tasks and with great support reliability with these features it more than constitutes with the organization meeting its goals and objectives. WaveMaker is a low-code platform for building web and mobile applications. It’s excellent for its visual development environment, ability to accelerate development and its open standards approach wish was highly used in our IT and Graphics departments deployment. Pros are Visual Development, Open Standards, Affordability, Rapid Application Development (RAD), Java Development, Wide range of Widgets and APIs, Web and Mobile App Development, Vendor Independence, Microservices Architecture, SaaS Offering and Customer Support. Cons: Missing Desktop Version and Work Loads, Learning Curve, Potential for Longer Development Times. Maintainability Concerns, Pricing Model, SEO Readiness. Deployment of these services was fairly simple, applying the services to a Cloud virtual machine with a standard operating system, with a Java web server implemented.
  • Software Developer
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Wavemaker Studio: A Powerful, Developer-Friendly solution for Rapid App Development

    5.0
    Oct 30, 2024
    Wavemaker Studio is a fantastic tool which can help in building apps quickly without heavy coding. Its drag and drop features make it super easy to use, saving a lot of time. Plus, you can add custom code if you need more advanced options.
  • Software Developer
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Exploring the Integration of Wavemaker Tool with Frontend and Backend

    5.0
    Oct 30, 2024
    It is Good. The Wavemaker Tool is Integrated with both Frontend and Backend with Integrated API, So that we can use it with Low Code Development.
  • IT Manager
    10B+ USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Accelerating Development Time with Innovative Product

    5.0
    Oct 30, 2024
    This product reduces development time. It generates a lot of boiler-plate code so that as a developer I can focus on business logic.
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4.6

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Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

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4.6

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4.6

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4.5

Product Capabilities

4.5

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