Compare Microsoft Power Apps and Retool
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
Free
Microsoft Power Apps
Star Rating
(523)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plans
Retool
Star Rating
(357)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plans
Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Power Apps excels in user-friendliness, with many users appreciating its intuitive drag-and-drop interface that allows them to create apps without needing extensive coding knowledge. This ease of use is complemented by seamless integration with other Microsoft tools like Excel and Teams, enhancing overall productivity.
- Users say that Retool shines in streamlining backend processes, particularly for managing product data. Reviewers highlight its effectiveness in reducing errors and speeding up the publishing process, making it a valuable tool for e-commerce operations.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Power Apps has a significantly higher G2 Score, indicating greater overall satisfaction among users. This is reflected in the volume of recent reviews, where Power Apps received 85 reviews in the last 90 days compared to Retool's 3, suggesting a more active user base and ongoing engagement.
- Reviewers mention that while both platforms offer free entry-level pricing, Microsoft Power Apps provides a broader range of features that cater to enterprise needs, making it a preferred choice for larger organizations. In contrast, Retool is more favored by small businesses, as indicated by its user demographic.
- Users highlight that Retool's support for backend processes is robust, with many finding it super user-friendly for daily tasks. However, some users of Microsoft Power Apps express a desire for more customization options, particularly in terms of application templates and branding.
- G2 reviewers note that while both platforms have their strengths, Microsoft Power Apps is often seen as a more comprehensive solution for those looking to integrate with a wider array of Microsoft services, whereas Retool is praised for its specific focus on simplifying data management tasks.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Retool
Free
Free
For developers and small teams
- Unlimited web and mobile apps 1GB of workflow data
- 5GB of data storage
- Connect to any API or data source
Free Trial
Microsoft Power Apps
Free Trial is available
Retool
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
393
8.6
276
Ease of Use
8.1
398
8.6
277
Ease of Setup
8.3
317
8.5
215
Ease of Admin
8.2
170
8.6
150
Quality of Support
8.0
357
8.4
210
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
164
8.9
127
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
381
9.3
253
Features by Category
Digital Workflows
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
7.4
46
Forms
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
7.4
45
Not enough data
7.3
45
Automation
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
8.8
46
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
6.6
44
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
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
76
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.0
73
Not enough data
7.5
70
Data Control
Not enough data
8.5
70
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
8.4
69
Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Functionality
Not enough data
8.4
112
Not enough data
7.9
103
Not enough data
7.2
99
Not enough data
8.1
111
Not enough data
8.7
113
Not enough data
7.8
105
Not enough data
8.3
103
Generation and Interpretation - AI App Builder
7.7
19
Not enough data
6.8
19
Not enough data
7.2
19
Not enough data
7.7
20
Not enough data
Generated Application Quality - AI App Builder
7.4
20
Not enough data
7.3
19
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
Application Design
7.6
195
8.1
138
7.7
202
8.3
140
7.9
197
7.8
131
8.2
201
7.4
130
8.7
217
8.0
136
Data Control
8.2
207
8.1
130
8.2
194
8.3
135
8.4
192
8.2
130
Publishing
8.3
205
8.5
135
8.3
199
8.3
135
8.0
198
8.2
133
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
7.5
73
8.3
6
7.6
77
9.3
5
7.7
75
9.0
5
User Interface Design
7.9
147
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
155
Not enough data
8.1
162
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
166
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Control
8.2
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
157
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
Publishing
8.2
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
155
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - No-Code Development Platforms
7.5
36
Not enough data
7.7
34
Not enough data
6.8
35
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Power Apps and Retool are categorized as Low-Code Development Platforms and AI App Builder
Unique Categories
Microsoft Power Apps is categorized as No-Code Development Platforms
Retool is categorized as Application Development Platforms, Drag and Drop App Builder, and Digital Process Automation (DPA)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Power Apps
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Retool
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
Information Technology and Services
17.4%
Computer Software
7.6%
Financial Services
6.2%
Consulting
3.8%
Telecommunications
3.6%
Other
61.3%
Computer Software
20.4%
Financial Services
10.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.1%
Other
50.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
Are power Apps good?
5 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
What can power apps be used for?
2 Comments
JG
Power Apps can be used for a variety of things. You can create requests, lists, questionnaires, and records that can be further reported on in Power BI. My...Read more
What is Retool used for?
1 Comment
AR
Retool is used to create customized, data applications and tools for internal use within organizations. It simplifies the development process, making it...Read more
How do I populate a table as I'm running a query?
1 Comment
NS
You should be able to apply the query to a table and it should populate automatically.Read more
Except using Retool as an internal tool, any cases about using retool as a public tool?
1 Comment
TR
Depending on your use case it is quite flexible. On higher tiers supports user level access control, imbedding, and google docs integration is pretty good.Read more
