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Launchpad

Low-code platform from Pega for building and running B2B SaaS apps, with AI-generated app designs and an in-product assistant.

Paid

What is Launchpad?

Launchpad is a low-code platform for building, launching and operating B2B SaaS applications, from Pegasystems. Before building, you describe your idea and its AI helps create a Blueprint covering case types, lifecycles, data models and personas, which can be imported as a prototype. While you build, the Launchpad Assistant answers questions, and pre-built functionality covers authentication, workflow and decision automation, rules, scheduling, routing and approvals. Managed multi-tenancy keeps each subscriber's data separate, and REST connectors and serverless functions link apps to outside systems and AI services. The company reports SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR and HIPAA compliance. Pricing scales with Launchpad Units: Explore lets you design apps and estimate unit cost, Ignite is $1,000 per month, and a startup subscription is $500/month.

Use cases

  • Build B2B SaaS applications with low code
  • Generate app designs from a business idea
  • Automate case and workflow processes
  • Onboard subscribers with managed multi-tenancy
  • Estimate delivery cost of an app
  • Connect apps to REST APIs and AI services

Who it's for

  • SaaS startups
  • Software providers
  • Solution partners
  • Enterprise development teams

Why use Launchpad

  • Gets from idea to an app design quickly, with AI-generated Blueprints.
  • Usage-based Launchpad Units let you estimate delivery cost before building.
  • Built-in multi-tenancy and security features reduce infrastructure work.
  • You can inject AI into your own app through connectors to external AI services.

Launchpad features

  • Blueprint app design generated with AI
  • Launchpad Units Estimator for projected usage
  • Launchpad Assistant for build guidance
  • Pre-built authentication, workflow, rules and approvals
  • Managed multi-tenancy with isolated subscriber data
  • Constellation Design System components
  • REST API connectors and serverless functions
  • Live Data virtualization layer
  • Dashboards and data export to XML and CSV
  • SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR and HIPAA compliance

Launchpad integrations

  • OpenAI
  • Swagger

How to get started with Launchpad

  1. Describe your app idea and generate a Blueprint with AI.
  2. Upload the Blueprint to the Units Estimator to see projected cost.
  3. Build the app with low-code tools and the Launchpad Assistant.
  4. Connect backend systems and APIs with connectors and functions.
  5. Onboard subscribers, who are kept separate through managed multi-tenancy.

Launchpad limitations

  • Cost depends on Launchpad Units, which vary with usage and app complexity
  • Startup subscription targets companies under $2m in revenue
  • Explore only covers design and estimating, not production use

Launchpad pricing

Launchpad has no free plan.

Launchpad plans

  • Explore

    Price on vendor site

    • Unlimited Blueprints
    • Units Estimator access
  • Ignite

    $1,000 per month

    • AI-assisted low-code development
    • Launchpad Units to onboard subscribers
    • Everything in Explore

Plans as listed on the official pricing page on . Prices can change and may vary by country or exclude tax. Check the official pricing page.

Launchpad alternatives

The main Launchpad alternatives listed on Debuly are Microsoft Power Apps, Blink, Katalon, Retool AI, Unqork and Glide. The table compares pricing and platforms; order is A–Z.

Launchpad compared with its alternatives
ToolPricingStarting pricePlatforms
LaunchpadPaid—Web, API
BlinkFreemium$25/moWeb
GlideFreemium$25/moWeb
KatalonFreemium$1,000/yrWindows, CLI
Microsoft Power AppsFreemium$12/moWeb
Retool AIFreemium$5/moWeb, iOS, Android, API
UnqorkContact sales—Web
  1. Blink

    AI builder that turns a description into web apps, websites, mobile apps and AI agents with a built-in backend.

  2. Glide

    Turns a spreadsheet, a prompt or a file into internal business apps with an AI agent, on credit-based plans from $25 a month.

  3. Katalon

    Test automation platform for web, mobile, API and desktop apps, with AI agents, self-healing tests and a free Katalon Studio tier.

  4. Microsoft Power Apps

    Low-code platform for building and running custom business apps with AI assistance, connectors and Dataverse data storage.

  5. Retool AI

    AI app builder and agents inside Retool for generating internal tools, workflows and AI agents on top of your own data.

  6. Unqork

    Enterprise no-code application platform with an AI build agent that turns requirements into governed, component-based applications.

Launchpad FAQ

How much does Launchpad cost?

The pricing page shows an Ignite plan at $1,000 per month. Pricing scales with Launchpad Units, and about 7.5 units fuel one business outcome.

Is there a free plan?

Explore lets you create Blueprints and use the Units Estimator, but no price is shown for it on the pricing page.

Is there a startup plan?

Yes. Startups with under $2m in revenue can subscribe to the Startup Launchpad plan at $500/month, and can also apply to the Launchpad for Startups program.

What are Launchpad Units?

They measure usage and app complexity and set your cost. You can project them by uploading a Blueprint to the Units Estimator.

Does Launchpad integrate with other systems?

Yes. It offers REST API connectors, serverless functions and a Live Data layer, and supports APIs such as OpenAI and Swagger.

What are alternatives to Launchpad?

Alternatives include OutSystems, Mendix, Appian, Retool and Bubble. On Debuly, compare Microsoft Power Apps, Blink and Katalon.

Sources & verification

Facts on this page come from the official sources below, each with the date we read it. Written by Debuly; the vendor did not review this page.

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launchpad.io/official
launchpad.io/pricingpricing
launchpad.io/blog/user-pricing-smb-saas-products-built-launchpadiopricing
launchpad.io/sign-up2official
launchpad.io/platformofficial
launchpad.io/startupsofficial

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