ServiceNow® App Engine Studio (AES) is a guided, low-code tool for developing rich web applications to store information, automate business processes, and solve business problems. Work that was once assigned to administrators can now be delegated to employees with little to no training using AES.

This video shows a visual overview of the app creation process using App Engine Studio.

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By delegating development to citizen developers in your organization, administrators are freed up to address more strategic, system-wide priorities. AES can help you do the following:
  • Build powerful apps quickly to fit any business need by using a suite of development tools, including guided workflows and templates.
  • Create experiences users love with Catalog Builder, Workflow Studio, Workspace Builder, Mobile App Builder, and other integrated tools.
  • Scale apps without sprawl with straightforward governance and tools that support both citizen and pro developers, such as App Engine Management Center (AEMC).

Which builder should I use to create an app?

Figure 1. Types of builders
Different builders available for different skill levels

Want to build an app easily, without code?

Creator Studio is perfect for request-based apps. Think of requesting office supplies. You fill out a form to request a keyboard, and someone approves or denies your request. For more information, see Creator Studio: Creating applications without writing code.

Need a more general app but still want low-code options?

App Engine Studio lets you build a broader range of apps than Creator Studio without being a programming pro. For more information, see Build apps using App Engine Studio.

Are you a professional coder who wants complete control?

ServiceNow Studio is the most powerful tool, but it requires coding skills. Use this if you can’t build your app using the other options. For more information, see ServiceNow Studio.

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App Engine Studio is a guided, low-code tool for developing rich web applications to store information, automate business processes, and solve business problems.

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Request AES on the store

Visit the ServiceNow Store website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the ServiceNow Store version history release notes.

Before you can use AES, you must first download it from the ServiceNow Store. When you have completed the download, you may need to clear your local cache before it appears on your instance.

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