ServiceNow App Engine vs. ToolJet

ServiceNow App Engine is a development platform for building, extending, and governing custom work on the ServiceNow AI Platform. Developers use it to create new tables, extend out-of-the-box workflows, and build full applications. Business teams use it to replace the spreadsheets, email chains, and standalone tools that often run core processes. Most custom development on ServiceNow doesn’t start from a blank slate. Teams add fields and tables to existing processes, change how a request routes through an approval, or add logic to a workflow the platform already runs.

ToolJet is an AI-native, open-source low-code platform designed to help teams build and deploy custom internal tools with speed and security. Since its launch in 2021, ToolJet has attracted a diverse user base, including startups, large enterprises, and public institutions. With flexible deployment options—cloud or self-hosted—it meets a wide range of security and compliance needs, making it a versatile choice for organizations of all sizes. What sets ToolJet apart is its AI-powered app building experience.