What is ServiceNow App Engine?

The Now Platform quickly and seamlessly connects your business with out-of-the-box IT Workflows, Employee Workflows, and Customer Workflows. With App Engine’s low-code development and configuration approach, anyone can build powerful apps fast. App Engine removes the complexity with proven out-of-the-box capabilities that deliver consumer-grade experiences, optimize processes, and simplify 3rd-party integration. And by leveraging built-in collaboration tools, delegated development, and role-based access, you can empower citizen developers while ensuring IT visibility and providing non-intrusive IT support.

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Awards & Recognition

ServiceNow App Engine won the following awards in the Low-Code Development Tools category

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ServiceNow App Engine Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

91 Likeliness to Recommend

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100 Plan to Renew

89 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+93 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love ServiceNow App Engine?

0% Negative
5% Neutral
95% Positive

Pros

  • Unique Features
  • Caring
  • Client's Interest First
  • Includes Product Enhancements

Feature Ratings

Average 87

Cloud Deployment

89

GUI Application Designer

89

Role-Based Access Management

88

Data and Entity Mapping

88

Collaboration

87

Plug-and-Play Architecture

87

Audit Trail

87

Import and Export Capabilities

86

Automated Delivery Pipeline

86

ALM Integration

86

Application Security

86

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 84

Business Value Created

91

Ease of Data Integration

90

Quality of Features

87

Usability and Intuitiveness

87

Breadth of Features

84

Vendor Support

84

Ease of Implementation

83

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

83

Ease of Customization

82

Ease of IT Administration

82

Availability and Quality of Training

73

ServiceNow App Engine Reviews

Mayur V.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2026

Best tool for Non-developers

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates ServiceNow App Engine from other similar products?

I think the low code interface is much more intuitive than others. It makes it easy for non-developers to automate complex processes.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect is app engine studio. It makes it easy for non-developers to build a working app using the templates.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I think the interface is a little bit clumsy sometimes which can be a bit frustrating when you're on a tight deadline.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would say to have a proper plan and give training to each individual before having them use it.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

Ritu G.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2026

Powerful, but not lightweight

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates ServiceNow App Engine from other similar products?

The ServiceNow data model and platform services give me reusable components (like notifications, approvals, role management ) out of the box. So I dont just get UI screens, I get a platform with workflow engines, security models, reporting and governance already baked in.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The mix of Low-code ease with real extendability and enterprise polish is the part I like most.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It's capable but not smooth, intuitive and lightweight.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It's worth it when you need robust workflows and enterprise integration and less compelling if you just want something extremely simple and fast to launch.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Unique Features
  • Efficient Service
  • Fair

Cons

  • Less Respectful
  • Vendor Friendly Policies

Tannu V.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Other
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2026

Built for Enterprise Apps, Not Just Forms

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates ServiceNow App Engine from other similar products?

The biggest difference is how easily i can build apps that tie into real enterprise workflows like ITSM, HR, and security without stitching together APIs. I can start fast with low code, then drop into custom logic when things get complex, all while inheriting ServiceNow’s security, governance, and scalability.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It naturally fits into existing ServiceNow workflow.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It feels restrictive when working outside the servicenow ecosystem.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you’re thinking about ServiceNow App Engine, go in with a clear picture of your environment and goals. It really shines when your team already uses ServiceNow and you need enterprise grade workflows, automation, and governance without building everything from scratch.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Unique Features
  • Caring
  • Saves Time

Cons

  • Less Friendly Negotiation

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