Marketplace Overview

Last modified: April 18, 2024

1 Introduction

Mendix delivers a robust platform for the rapid development of apps. To make your development move even more quickly, you can use content from the Marketplace. In addition to downloading content from the Marketplace, you can upload components you have developed to share and help the whole Mendix community.

The Mendix Marketplace is a vibrant marketplace containing complete sample apps that can be used right away as well as various components (connectors, modules, widgets, and more) that can be used to build your apps more quickly. In the Mendix Marketplace, you can browse all the content, get what you need, and share the content you have created.

This document describes the different sections of the Mendix Marketplace. More information in this category can be found in My Marketplace and Using Marketplace Content.

2 Marketplace Home Page

The Marketplace home page is your entry point to the various parts of the Mendix Marketplace. Here you can perform actions such as the following:

  • Search for content via the Search Marketplace box on the right side of the header
  • Explore content via the Content Types and filters described below
  • Click My Marketplace to go to pages presenting your Marketplace activity as well as your company’s private content
  • Click Get Studio Pro to get the latest version of Studio Pro
  • Click Add Content to share new Marketplace content you have developed

The Marketplace offers the following Content Types:

Type Description
Module Software functionality that can include a data model, logic, and UI with a portable security model.
Widget Single user-interface elements like containers, drop-down menus, and buttons. Select a widget, configure it, and add it to pages and snippets in your app.
Service Software functionality that can be re-used for different use cases. Services usually include APIs that you can interact with by configuring a connection in the app’s module.
Solution Out-of-the-box solutions that are aimed at industry and domain problems, delivering instant value. These solutions are usually at least 80% ready for use and need minimal adaptation to make them work for a customer-specific use case.
Sample A project that provides an overview of the capabilities a product can perform. The project can act as an example, sales play, demo, or template.
Starter Template Sample projects that have certain capabilities in place to provide a basis for you to start developing your own app. You do not need to create an app from a blank template, as you can use a template that already has some features configured. In addition, a template can have a personalized style that can be shared and used to enrich other apps with a specific design.
Industry Template Accelerators for implementing industry-specific processes. Industry templates increase speed-to-value and time-to-market, and they are great starting points for common use cases within the relevant industry. Contrary to solutions, industry templates are starter templates intended to provide inspiration for utilizing Mendix to create apps for industry-specific processes. They usually cover around 20% of the process.

The following filter options are also available:

  • Category – for specific domains in which components or services share characteristics, functions, or purposes
  • Support – for details, see the Marketplace Content Support section below
  • Industry – for specific sectors or business domains in which components or services are used
  • Compatibility – for Studio Pro major versions
  • Visibility – for Public or Private content
  • Rating – how the components have been rated in reviews by users

For details on finding and installing Marketplace content in Studio Pro, see the Finding and Downloading Content in Studio Pro section of Using Marketplace Content.

3 Component Details Page

Clicking the tile of a Marketplace component will bring you to its details page with the sections described below.

3.1 Header

The header for a component presents the following details:

  • The name of the component

  • The review average (in stars) and the number of reviews

  • The number of times the component has been downloaded

  • Save and Get Notified – click this to add the component to your My Marketplace list

  • Depending on the content type:

    • Use in Studio Pro for modules and widgets – click this to copy the content ID so that you can search for and use the component in Studio Pro
    • Start with Template for starter templates – click this to use the template
    • Download for other content types – click this to download the component
    • Contact Us – click this to contact Mendix or the community supplier

  • The partner icon is applied to components that are supported by a partner:

    • These components have a Contact Us button for setting up your subscription with the partner
    • If you already have an active subscription or trial, click View status to go to the Company Subscriptions page

The Usage section presents the following information (depending on the type of component):

  • The latest Version number of the component
  • The Studio Pro version that the component Requires to work
  • The type of license for the component

The Publisher section presents the name of the company who created the component as well as the Date when the component was first published.

The Support section presents the category of support Mendix offers for the component (for more details, see the Marketplace Content Support section below).

A GitHub link will take you to the GitHub source files of the component.

3.2 Tabs

The component details page also presents the following tabs:

  • Overview – This tab contains a description and screenshots of the component.
  • Documentation – This tab includes details on typical use cases, features and limitations, dependencies, installation and configuration, frequently asked questions, and screenshots.
  • Releases – This tab lists all the versions of the component along with details like the Framework version and the UUID.
    • Each version can be downloaded by clicking Download.
    • The UUID can be used in the CreateNewApp operation in the Projects API.
  • Reviews – This tab shows user reviews of the component.
    • You can browse, sort by review date, and filter by ratings for insights on the component.
    • You can select the Only show my reviews checkbox to check your own reviews.
    • You can click Write Review to open a section where you can add text, rate the component, and submit the review.
      • Before you write a review, you can first read the Tips for Sharing Your Review, which appears on the right. You can now rate a component four or five stars without leaving a review. For three-, two-, and one-star ratings, a review is mandatory.
      • You can find all your reviews on your My Reviews page in My Marketplace.
    • If you are a developer of the component, you can Reply to a review.
  • Developers – This tab shows the names of the developers who most recently updated the component, with links to their Mendix Profile.

4 Marketplace Content Support

4.1 Content Support Categories

Support for Marketplace content is determined by the content support category and the service level agreement (SLA) the user possesses. We distinguish the following content support categories:

Category Description
Platform Mendix supports all the content in this category as-is when you are equipped with an SLA (Platform, Standard, or Premium) with Mendix. Content in this category is proactively incorporated into Mendix R&D test cycles as part of our platform release management. Please note that this category replaces the former Extended category, which has been deprecated.
Deprecated The content in this category is considered end-of-life and will be dropped to the Community support status in the next major release of Mendix. Content is provided as-is by Mendix R&D, and support depends on the severity of the reported issue and the effort required to resolve it.
Community Content is provided as-is by members of the Mendix community, and support depends on the availability and effort of the owner.
Partner The content in this category is provided and supported by a partner. The partner supports this content as-is when you are equipped with an SLA with the partner. For more information, see Mendix Component Partner Program.
Siemens The content in this category is provided and supported by the Siemens team. Siemens supports this content as-is when you are equipped with an SLA with Siemens.

4.2 Feedback Process Details

We are always curious about and grateful for your feedback. The way you communicate your feedback to us depends on the support category of the content.

4.2.1 Platform Category

The applicable level of service for Mendix-supported Marketplace content is equal to the Mendix SLA you have acquired. In other words, the same SLA conditions apply to support on Marketplace content. This means that equal response and resolve times are applicable, and the standard support process using the Mendix Support Portal has to be followed.

4.2.2 Deprecated Category

Mendix moves platform-supported content into this category when the content is considered end-of-life. These decisions factor in popularity, the availability of improved alternatives, and industry standards.

Support for content in this category is limited and is decided by Mendix on a case-by-case basis. You can still follow the standard support process using the Mendix Support Portal. However, the Mendix SLA no longer applies.

4.2.3 Community Category

Support on content in this category is up to the user or organization providing the content. Mendix recommends contacting the owner of the content in case of questions or issues via the following methods:

  • Open an issue on the GitHub repository associated with the content (for details on GitHub issues, see Mastering Issues)
  • Contact the owner of the content via the contact details available on the Marketplace component’s detail pages
  • Ask a question in the Mendix Community
  • Contribute

The level of support depends on the availability and effort of the developer and/or the Mendix community.

4.2.4 Partner Category

Partner-supported content is created and maintained by partners as part of the Mendix Component Partner program. Partners in the program commit to providing support to paying customers under an SLA (meaning, under terms specified by the partner). Customers can rely on this SLA for support from the partner if something goes wrong. A partner-supported Marketplace component details page contains a reference to the partner’s support portal or the partner’s support contact email.

4.3 Feedback Process Summary

4.3.1 Mendix-Supplied Content

Support Category Standard/Premium SLA Platform SLA No SLA Notes
Platform Mendix Support Mendix Support Mendix community supports Mendix supports all the content in this category as-is when you are equipped with a Mendix SLA (Platform, Standard, or Premium). Content in this category is proactively incorporated into Mendix R&D test cycles as part of our platform release management. This category replaces the former Extended category, which has been deprecated.
Deprecated Mendix Support (limited) (for more information, see the Deprecated Support Category section above) Mendix Support (limited) (for more information, see the Deprecated Support Category section above) Mendix community supports Content in this category is considered end-of-life and will be dropped to the Community support category in the next major Mendix release. Content is provided as-is by Mendix R&D, and support depends on the severity of the reported issue and the effort required to resolve it.
Community Mendix community supports Mendix community supports Mendix community supports Content is provided as-is by members of the Mendix community, and support depends on the availability and effort of the owner.

4.3.2 Community-Supplied Content

Support Category Supplied by Individual Developer Supplied by Partner Organization Notes
Community Mendix community supports Options: No support from partner, or Mendix community supports Content is provided as-is by members of the Mendix community, and support depends on the availability and effort of the owner.
Partner N/A Partner supports premium customers (allowed after Mendix Component Partner agreement is signed) Content in this category is provided and supported by a Mendix partner. The partner supports this content as-is when you are equipped with an SLA with the partner. For more information, see Mendix Component Partner Program.

4.3.3 Siemens-Supplied Content

Support Category Supplied by Individual Developer Supplied by Segment Team or Other Org Level Notes
Siemens N/A Siemens supports. Content in this category is provided and supported by the Siemens team. Siemens supports this content as-is when you are equipped with an SLA with Siemens.
Community Mendix community supports Options: No support from partner, or Mendix community supports Content is provided as-is by members of the Mendix community, and support depends on the availability and effort of the owner.

5 Documents in This Category

  • My Marketplace

    • Presents a reference for using the My Marketplace features of the Mendix Marketplace.

  • Using Marketplace Content

    • Covers the basics of how to access the Marketplace from Studio Pro and provides examples of how to add a widget and module to your app.