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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free 1 User
Appian
Star Rating
(485)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about AppianMicrosoft Power Apps
Star Rating
(391)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Appian excels in workflow management, scoring 9.0 compared to Microsoft Power Apps' 8.6. Reviewers mention that Appian's ability to automate complex processes with its robust workflow engine significantly enhances productivity.
- Reviewers mention that Appian's data security features are top-notch, with a score of 8.8, while Microsoft Power Apps scores 8.4. Users say that Appian's comprehensive security protocols, including role-based access control, provide peace of mind for enterprise-level applications.
- Users on G2 highlight Appian's ease of use, scoring 8.7, which is higher than Microsoft Power Apps' 8.2. Reviewers say that Appian's intuitive interface and drag-and-drop functionality make it accessible for users with varying technical skills.
- Reviewers mention that Appian's quality of support is impressive, scoring 8.5 compared to Microsoft Power Apps' 8.0. Users report that Appian's customer service is responsive and knowledgeable, which is crucial for businesses needing timely assistance.
- G2 users note that Appian's data synchronization capabilities score 8.5, outperforming Microsoft Power Apps' 8.2. Reviewers say that Appian's seamless integration with various data sources allows for real-time updates, which is essential for dynamic business environments.
- Users say that Appian's adaptive learning features, scoring 8.3, provide a more personalized experience compared to Microsoft Power Apps' 7.5. Reviewers mention that Appian's ability to learn from user interactions helps in optimizing workflows and improving user engagement.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Appian
No pricing availableMicrosoft 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
Appian
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Power Apps
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
282
8.3
334
Ease of Use
8.7
339
8.2
337
Ease of Setup
8.5
281
8.3
259
Ease of Admin
8.5
229
8.3
154
Quality of Support
8.5
275
8.0
302
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
232
8.3
148
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
271
9.0
325
Features by Category
Automation Building
8.6
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.4
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
Bot Management & Execution
8.6
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
Intelligent Automation
8.6
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Digital Workflows
8.7
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
Forms
8.5
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
Automation
8.9
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
57
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Management
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
Process Analysis
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
Automation
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.6
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Process Mining
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
56
Not enough data
7.7
55
Not enough data
Process Management
8.5
158
Not enough data
8.4
156
Not enough data
8.4
157
Not enough data
7.8
124
Not enough data
8.4
137
Not enough data
8.0
121
Not enough data
8.2
122
Not enough data
Customization
7.6
155
Not enough data
8.8
166
Not enough data
8.5
156
Not enough data
8.1
154
Not enough data
8.6
168
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.4
162
Not enough data
8.4
161
Not enough data
8.5
168
Not enough data
8.7
161
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Process Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Development
8.5
130
Not enough data
Functionality - Process Orchestration
7.9
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
Integration & Adaptability - Process Orchestration
8.3
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workflow Design & Orchestration
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Integrations & Connectivity
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Automation Execution & Intelligence
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Development & Customization
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Governance & Security
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Automation Platforms (BAPs)
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Generation and Interpretation - AI App Builder
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
6.9
18
Not enough data
7.2
18
Not enough data
7.6
18
Generated Application Quality - AI App Builder
Not enough data
7.4
18
Not enough data
7.3
18
Not enough data
7.3
19
Not enough data
7.3
19
Agentic AI - Genesys AppFoundry Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Design
7.8
138
|
Verified
7.6
189
7.9
142
|
Verified
7.7
189
8.1
147
|
Verified
7.9
189
8.3
118
8.1
189
9.0
153
|
Verified
8.6
193
Data Control
8.2
145
|
Verified
8.1
184
8.5
146
|
Verified
8.2
185
8.8
148
|
Verified
8.4
188
Publishing
8.7
156
|
Verified
8.3
191
8.7
151
|
Verified
8.3
188
8.5
152
|
Verified
8.1
187
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
8.2
12
7.5
73
8.1
12
7.6
73
8.3
12
7.7
74
User Interface Design
Not enough data
7.9
145
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
156
Not enough data
8.1
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
161
|
Verified
Data Control
Not enough data
8.2
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
153
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
151
|
Verified
Publishing
Not enough data
8.2
157
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
157
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
154
|
Verified
Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
7.5
34
Not enough data
7.7
34
Not enough data
6.9
34
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Appian and Microsoft Power Apps are categorized as Low-Code Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Microsoft Power Apps is categorized as No-Code Development Platforms and AI App Builder
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Appian
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
Financial Services
21.1%
Banking
10.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.0%
Computer Software
5.8%
Insurance
5.5%
Other
50.4%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer Software
7.5%
Financial Services
6.4%
Telecommunications
3.6%
Manufacturing
3.1%
Other
62.7%
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Discussions
What is Appian software used for?
3 Comments
JP
Digital Transformation and process automationRead more
1) How can I automate associating apps with Users and Groups? 2) How can I write multiple rows to a Data a store Entity without using a SmartObject function or widget?
1 Comment
HT
Hi Mark, the best way to get advice on your questions is to head over to our Appian Community, where your peers can share their best practices and...Read more
How can we user RPA with Appian ?
1 Comment
Official Response from Appian
Hi Mahantesh,
RPA can be used in any Appian process to automate simple, repetitive tasks or connect systems that don't use APIs. Appian has native...Read more
Are power Apps good?
3 Comments
BV
if you want to create a small scale application and keep in mind that it a enterprise application so external users can't use it.
So, it depends on your...Read more
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
How long should I use it to see more results in my bussiness?
1 Comment
DJ
Depends on what you are doing. We‘ve started with a simple People Directory and removed the paper phone lists. After most of the people getting used to it,...Read more
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