I compared Magic with .NET and Java. The main reasons I chose Magic were the speed to develop something and the flexibility with which you can develop.

In 1994, Visual Basic and Power Builder were the other contenders. I went with Magic because of the number of development competitions it won at the time.

We choose this solution over others because it is easy to maintain and to keep it going. Since the company's main business is production in a factory when the customer needs something, it is easy for them to update the program. Then after the customer request or the customer order, you can easily change it back.

My team evaluated Clarion, and though it was cheaper and easier to use, it lacks some of the functionalities in the Magic xpa Application Platform. The team also assessed an old system that was popular twenty years ago, but it was too complicated, so my team couldn't recommend it.

I came to IT Central Station because I wanted to see some comparisons and reviews for mobile platform developer tools. I was wondering if there were other tools I should consider for mobile development that might be easier to use. I did not consider anything specifically to replace Magic xpa.