Compare App Builder and Microsoft Power Apps 
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Market Segments
Small-Business (64.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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App Builder
Star Rating
(46)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.4% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(483)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Power Apps excels in rapid development capabilities, allowing users to quickly build practical business solutions with minimal coding. This is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to streamline processes and reduce manual work.
- Users say that App Builder stands out for its AI-driven features, delivering usable “first draft” results with automatic navigation and built-in data source creation. This can significantly save time during the initial stages of app development.
- Reviewers mention that while Microsoft Power Apps integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft tools, some users find it challenging to configure for specific workflows, which can hinder its overall effectiveness in certain scenarios.
- According to verified reviews, App Builder's drag-and-drop UI creation and reusable components are praised for speeding up the design process. Users appreciate the clean and portable code generated, which allows for easy framework switching without vendor lock-in.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Microsoft Power Apps has a strong presence in enterprise environments, making it a preferred choice for larger organizations. However, its higher complexity may not be as appealing to small businesses compared to App Builder, which is tailored for smaller-scale applications.
- Users report that while App Builder offers a more user-friendly setup experience, Microsoft Power Apps provides robust features that can be more beneficial for teams willing to invest time in learning the platform for long-term gains.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
App Builder
App Builder On-Prem
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- All the same great features and functionality of App Builder
- Brought in a version to be used in your network, behind your firewalls
- Easy to download, install, and start using to build new apps within your environment
Microsoft Power Apps
Power Apps Developer Plan
Free
1 User
Build and test unlimited apps across three environments to experiment before moving to production.
For full pricing and licensing visit https://aka.ms/PowerApps/Pricing
- Three developer environments
- Connect to data sources with prebuilt, custom, and on-premises connectors
- Microsoft Dataverse entitlement of 2 GB database
Free Trial
App Builder
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Power Apps
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
37
8.3
374
Ease of Use
9.3
37
8.1
379
Ease of Setup
9.7
21
8.3
298
Ease of Admin
9.0
8
8.2
169
Quality of Support
9.0
35
8.0
338
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7
8.3
163
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
34
8.9
366
Features by Category
Functionality
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
Data Control
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.7
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
10.0
13
Not enough data
9.7
13
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.7
13
Not enough data
10.0
13
Not enough data
9.7
13
Not enough data
9.7
13
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Prototyping
9.6
12
Not enough data
10.0
12
Not enough data
9.9
12
Not enough data
10.0
12
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
Platform Basics
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Platform Basics - Software Design Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality - Software Design Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generation and Interpretation - AI App Builder
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
6.8
19
Not enough data
7.2
19
Not enough data
7.7
20
Generated Application Quality - AI App Builder
Not enough data
7.4
20
Not enough data
7.3
19
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
7.5
21
Application Design
9.6
13
7.6
193
9.4
13
7.7
197
9.0
13
7.9
195
9.1
15
8.1
196
9.0
14
8.7
210
Data Control
9.2
13
8.2
201
8.9
12
8.2
190
9.3
12
8.4
190
Publishing
9.6
12
8.3
201
9.1
13
8.3
195
9.0
12
8.1
193
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
7.5
73
Not enough data
7.6
77
Not enough data
7.7
75
User Interface Design
Not enough data
7.9
147
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Verified
Not enough data
8.0
155
Not enough data
8.1
161
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
166
|
Verified
Data Control
Not enough data
8.2
154
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
157
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
152
|
Verified
Publishing
Not enough data
8.2
159
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
158
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
155
|
Verified
Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
7.7
34
Not enough data
6.8
35
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
App Builder and Microsoft Power Apps are categorized as Low-Code Development Platforms
Unique Categories
App Builder is categorized as Prototyping, Wireframing, Drag and Drop App Builder, and Software Design Platforms
Microsoft Power Apps is categorized as No-Code Development Platforms and AI App Builder
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
App Builder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Power Apps
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Computer & Network Security
6.7%
Construction
6.7%
Consulting
4.4%
Other
46.7%
Information Technology and Services
17.3%
Computer Software
7.5%
Financial Services
6.3%
Telecommunications
3.8%
Consulting
3.5%
Other
61.8%
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Discussions
What is App Builder used for?
2 Comments
SC
App Builder is a powerful tool designed for users to create custom applications or customize existing onesRead more
App Builder has no more discussions with answers
What is Microsoft Power Apps used for?
2 Comments
BV
This is used to make to org level apps which can mostly used to manage CRUD operations on the data.Read more
Screen Size + Orientation
1 Comment
LC
You must take into account that the apps should be stacked first for mobile devices and then for PC,Read more
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