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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 2026 # Reviews of Microsoft Power Apps Ease of use 4.1 Customer Service 3.9 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews GG Glen G IT Support Tier IIIUtilities, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The GUI, low-code development environment have enabled us to deploy multiple solutions without needing to hire developers.“ August 5, 2026 RW Ray W Senior ConsultantAccounting, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It's on a subscription base model, so that's a bit annoying since you'll be paying Microsoft a monthly fee forever“ November 14, 2025 ES Erik S Digital Marketing SpecialistLeisure, Travel & Tourism, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Beyond just Microsoft, the vast library of third-party connectors makes it easy to bridge the gap between different platforms without writing custom API code.“ April 21, 2026 PB Prasad B Web DeveloperInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Microsoft Power Apps performance is slower during development, and there is limited customization due to low code.“ February 22, 2025 Gokulnath S Technical consultantInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Excellent connectivity through standard and custom connectors, including REST APIs and SQL integrations.“ May 7, 2026 Rachael Y ManagerReal Estate, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Overall I thought that the power app function was hard to use to make integrations.“ December 29, 2025 GG Glen G IT Support Tier IIIUtilities, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The cost is negligible on top of our existing Microsoft 365 infrastructure.“ August 5, 2026 Timothy S Information Success CoordinatorOil & Energy, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “As a smaller organization, we don't have access to tons of resources or the money to gain that access.“ March 29, 2023 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 48 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Data Analyst Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Easy to Build with" September 29, 2026 4.0 Pros I really like that it's a no-code option with drag and drop as an interface and process for building. Cons Can be a bit slow at times. It appears that the data load is directly impactful to the operational speed. Review Source Luke H. Learning and Development Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Good When it Works " August 18, 2026 4.0 When it works, it works great. When it has problems it can be very hard to discover where the underlying issue is and often new security features for MS cause conflicts. Pros It's an interesting alternative to full fledge app development and it syncs a number of products together. Cons It can be very prone to hiccups and it is often hard to unravel if the issue is within the "app", Power Apps, MS or some other internal issue. Review Source Jonathan K. Chief Marketing Officer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Powerful Low-Code Platform for Business Apps" August 13, 2026 4.0 Overall, my experience with Microsoft Power Apps has been very positive. It's an excellent low-code platform for building custom business applications and automating workflows without requiring extensive programming knowledge. The integration with Microsoft 365 and other Microsoft services makes deployment and collaboration straightforward. While there is a learning curve for more advanced features and licensing can be a bit confusing, the flexibility, customization options, and time savings make it a valuable tool for businesses. Overall, I'd recommend it to organizations looking to create internal apps quickly and efficiently. Pros What I liked most about Microsoft Power Apps was how quickly I could build custom business applications without needing extensive coding experience. The drag-and-drop interface, built-in templates, and seamless integration with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and other Microsoft services made it easy to automate processes and create apps that fit my business needs. It saves a lot of development time while still offering plenty of flexibility. Cons What I liked least about Microsoft Power Apps was the learning curve once you move beyond basic applications. Some formulas, connectors, and advanced features can be confusing, especially for new users. Licensing can also be a little difficult to understand, and troubleshooting more complex apps sometimes takes longer than expected. Review Source Joao C. Human Resources Learning and Development Lead Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Power Apps? Power Up! Setting Up Apps Made Easy" August 6, 2026 4.0 It is pretty intuitive and can be learned without needing to consult documentation. Of course, documentation may be needed for more complex applications, but already, so time saving applications can be setup on Microsoft Power Apps without needing complex codes/documentation. Pros Power Apps allowed us to build an application within our current IT infrastructure that utilized employee data without needing approvals or additional costs. If we used an external vendor for our simple application, we would have needed to pay a large sum. Through apps, we were able to launch the app free (minus man hours, but it was simple enough to use.) Cons There are times that I am limited by my organization's IT policies. Some IT members don't know how to use the app or are focused on going with the status quo so getting apps that are needed in the organization to run can be challenging. In short, the biggest challenge is the human element. Review Source IT Support Tier III Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Fast turnaround, low code, minimal cost = a great solution" August 6, 2026 5.0 Our overall experience with Microsoft Power Apps has been very positive. It's enabled our IT department to create applications without needing to know any coding beyond the Microsoft-native, well-documented low-code used by the Microsoft Power Apps interface. Pros Microsoft Power Apps has become a critical part of our tech infrastructure for delivering custom app experiences to our users. The GUI, low-code development environment have enabled us to deploy multiple solutions without needing to hire developers. The documentation by Microsoft is very well done, and support has been helpful for more complex asks. The cost is negligible on top of our existing Microsoft 365 infrastructure. Cons We have very little to complain about when it comes to Microsoft Power Apps. There is a bit of a learning curve to get behind the creation of app flows and interfaces, but compared to custom coding, it's far easier. Review Source JM John M. Senior Software Engineer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Powering-up the process of Low-code Application Development with Microsoft Power Apps. " June 29, 2026 5.0 Pros Microsoft Power Apps is very useful as it allows me to quickly design and build custom applications without much-needed coding expertise. Likewise, I can deploy and manage applications faster using Microsoft Power Apps. Cons Microsoft Power Apps helps to accelerate the process of developing Low-code applications thus I lack any downside to highlight. Switched from [Quixy](https://www.capterra.com/p/195793/Quixy/) Microsoft Power Apps is a reliable, intuitive and user-friendly platform for building custom applications faster compared to Quixy. Review Source Technical consultant Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Technical consultant" May 13, 2026 5.0 Pros Seamless integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Power Automate, which makes enterprise process automation much faster. Low-code/no-code approach that enables quick prototyping and faster delivery of business solutions. Strong customization flexibility for creating approval apps, mobile data capture, operational dashboards, and workflow-driven applications. Excellent connectivity through standard and custom connectors, including REST APIs and SQL integrations. Responsive mobile experience, allowing users to work effectively from phones and tablets. Faster development cycles compared to traditional application development, especially for internal business process applications. Tight security and governance support through Microsoft’s ecosystem and Azure Active Directory integration. For ERP-focused implementations, it is especially useful for extending capabilities around warehouse operations, approvals, production tracking, inspections, and field data collection without heavily customizing the core ERP system. Cons Some common limitations include: Performance issues can appear when handling large datasets, especially if delegation limits are not designed carefully. Debugging and troubleshooting complex formulas in Canvas Apps can become difficult compared to traditional development environments. Licensing and premium connector costs can increase significantly for enterprise-scale deployments. Limited flexibility for highly customized UI/UX requirements compared to full-code frameworks. ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) and deployment management across environments can feel complicated for larger teams. Dependency on the Microsoft ecosystem means integrations outside the ecosystem sometimes require additional effort or custom connectors. Offline capability and mobile responsiveness may require extra customization for complex scenarios. Governance becomes challenging when many citizen developers create apps without standardized architecture practices. Some advanced requirements eventually hit platform limitations, requiring hybrid development with Azure services or custom APIs. For ERP-integrated enterprise solutions, maintaining scalability, performance optimization, and environment governance often requires experienced architects despite the platform being marketed as low-code. Review Source Audit Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Excellent low-code platform for internal business apps, but complexity rises with scale" May 7, 2026 5.0 Pros What I liked most about Microsoft Power Apps is how fast it can replace manual Excel/email processes with real business apps. In practice, teams can build approval tools, field data capture apps, audit trackers, onboarding forms, or workflow dashboards without a full software development cycle. For example, a control tracker or portfolio follow-up tool can be built much faster than with traditional IT methods Cons What I liked least about Microsoft Power Apps is that “low-code” does not always mean “simple.” Once apps become complex, formulas, permissions, connectors, delegation limits, and performance tuning require real expertise. Licensing can also become expensive depending on premium connectors and user scale. Review Source Maps S. Digital Marketing Specialist Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "The Ultimate Force Multiplier for Workflow Efficiency" April 22, 2026 5.0 Microsoft Power Automate has become an essential part of my digital toolkit. It effectively acts as a 'silent assistant,' handling the repetitive data entry and notification tasks that used to eat up hours of my week. By automating the hand-offs between apps like Power Apps and my databases, I’ve been able to focus on high-level strategy rather than manual upkeep. If you are already operating within the Microsoft environment, the ROI on the time saved is immediate and substantial. Pros Seamless Integration: The deepest strength lies in its native connectivity within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Moving data between SharePoint, Excel, and Teams is flawless. Massive Connector Library: Beyond just Microsoft, the vast library of third-party connectors makes it easy to bridge the gap between different platforms without writing custom API code. Low-Bar to Entry, High Ceiling: It’s accessible enough for a "citizen developer" to build a basic notification flow, yet powerful enough for an advanced user to design complex logic with expressions and variables. AI Integration: The recent additions of AI Builder and Copilot features have significantly cut down the time it takes to troubleshoot expressions or build flows from scratch. Cons Licensing Complexity: Navigating the difference between standard and premium connectors can be a bit of a hurdle when planning larger organizational deployments. Error Messaging: While the "Flow Checker" is helpful, some of the deeper run-time error logs can be slightly cryptic for those without a technical background. Review Source Asistente operativo Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Aplicaciones potentes sin conocimientos en programación" April 8, 2026 5.0 Personalmente mi experiencia ha sido muy enriquecedora ya que me ayuda a crear soluciones rápidas sin la necesidad de buscar soluciones externas como desarrolladores o técnicos especializados. Es importante cosiderar que requiere mucha dedicación y práctica para hacerla más intuitiva. Pros Power Apps es una herramienta poderosa para crear aplicaciones sin requerir conocimeitos en programación. Es intuitivo y flexible para diseñar aplicaciones personalizadas y ajustadas a las necesidades del usuario. Tambien se integra muy bien con el entorno de Microsoft 365 haciendola más completa en sus herramientas. Cons Comprender el funcionamiento de las fórmulas, conectores y reglas internas de la aplicación puede requerir un tiempo considerable para su aprendizaje, especialmente para usuarios que no tiene conociemintos técnicos. Suele afetar el rendimiento del equipo especialmente cuando se manejan grandes volúmenes de datos. Review Source Ray W. Senior Consultant Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Little to no code, Power Apps is highly recommended for your organization " November 17, 2025 5.0 overall my team and I have a great experience with Microsoft Power Apps. Especially with the power automate and power bi. I was able to create many useful reports and tools Pros It's low code and very easy to use for creating apps, like power bi, power automate and great value for money without having to hire developers Cons It's on a subscription base model, so that's a bit annoying since you'll be paying Microsoft a monthly fee forever Alternatives considered [Acom, change\_product\_url:https://acom.com/, create\_new\_product](https://www.capterra.com/p/167772/AP-Automation/) Reasons for choosing Microsoft Power Apps workflow within the Microsoft stack is much easier to work with the other products and systems Review Source Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Microsoft Power App somewhat satisfied user" January 5, 2026 3.0 Overall I thought that the power app function was hard to use to make integrations. The training was poor and left a lot of gaps Pros There are multiple apps that have multiple functions. Loop is the most used app for me. It is a great tool for project management Cons I lost the app and there was no way to recover the data from it. This caused multiple projects to be lost Switched from [Spotfire](https://www.capterra.com/p/81277/TIBCO-Spotfire/) To save money and have only one license vs 2 Review Source Business Software Specialist Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Power Apps - Application creation at fingertips" December 16, 2025 5.0 Power Apps was very easy to learn. My first project with Power Apps for a client was also my on the go learning project. The customer feedback of this application was outstanding as it was easy to use and was the least buggy application they had ever used. Pros It is a very easy to use platform. No coding experience or knowledge is required to create basic web applications and is seamlessly integrated with microsoft 365 and other power applications. Cons The applications built on Power Apps is only compatible for web interfaces. It would have been great if these application could also be deployed on desktop. Review Source Amr M. Instructional Designer. Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Easy-to-use Business Apps Builder." May 6, 2022 5.0 I use Microsoft Power Apps within the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem and Office 365. For instance, I build simple Power Apps consisting of Power Automate, Power Bi dashboard, Microsoft forms, Outlook, and OneDrive connectors. Then I publish the application internally within my company's SharePoint to allow team members access to data insights and learning analytics regarding our company's training programs and students' performance. Microsoft Power Apps empower team members to make data-informed decisions and product iterations. It allows instant feedback, facilitates a dynamic workflow, and enhances business performance. Pros Microsoft Power Apps is an efficient low-code Business applications Solution. It's easy to use and allows non-developers to create and customize applications tailored to their business needs. Power Apps make it easy to turn ideas into published applications and keep creators focused on the business aspects/goals of the applications rather than the technologies under the hood. It has a user-friendly drag and drop editor, custom templates, and a wide range of connectors that seamlessly integrate multiple applications into one PowerApp. Cons The Microsoft Power Apps access Permission management requires a deeper level of technical expertise and confuses users with a non-technical background. Alternatives considered [Kissflow](https://www.capterra.com/p/149470/KiSSFLOW/)[AppSheet](https://www.capterra.com/p/149367/AppSheet/) Review Source RB Rene B. IT System Engineer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Super einfach, aber noch nicht ausgereift" November 21, 2023 3.0 An sich ist das Konzept der App und die Integration in andere Produkte Super. Viele grundsätzliche Dinge lassen sich so super einfach und schnell konzeptionieren. Sobald man etwas tiefer geht, kommt man allerdings schnell an die Grenzen. Pros Super einfache Erstellung von Unternehmensapps. Man kann schnell und einfach CRUD Anwendungen zusammenklicken die direkt auf verschiedenen Endgeräten genutzt werden können. Cons Einige Dinge sind noch nicht ausgereift und man kommt relativ schnell an die Grenzen, wenn man doch etwas mehr customizen möchte als vorgegeben. Gerade in der Zusammenarbeit mit Power Automate gibt es dort relativ schnell immer wieder irgendwelche Hürden die einen an die Grenzen stoßen lassen. Reasons for choosing Microsoft Power Apps Bereits sehr gut in die O365 Umgebung integriert. Review Source Analyst Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Low-Code app development" March 31, 2023 5.0 Used Power App to digitized a process starting with data entry, approval process to save the data, automated email trigger while data successfully load etc. Pros Very easy to develop front end for an application even for a non-coderPower App plans come with Office plans for most of the enterprise users Cons Some feature needs additional purchase like connecting SQL server data, AI Builder etc. Review Source Director of Information Technology Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Simple App Design using familiar Microsoft fabric features" December 8, 2023 5.0 Pros From the time I discovered that Microsoft Power Apps existed until I had an app designed and in use updating SQL table data on an internal database server was less than 2 weeks. Logical to learn and simple to design - put powerful functionality. Cons License structure is a little hard to understand and it could possibly get expensive if lots of small apps are designed rather than integrating several functions into a single app. Review Source freelancer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "First Time Explorer" May 27, 2022 5.0 It helps with my day to day business in the workplace.. It helps my presentation look presentable and my clients happy they can understand, hear and see my presentation with no problems. Pros Video and Audio was what I really enjoyed and it was easy process never used another software was always told about this software decided to try it. Cons I tried using the slides and tried to incorporate it with the animation not something I would try unless I was doing a survey Review Source Medical Laboratory Generalist Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Microsoft Power apps review" November 17, 2025 5.0 For many use cases, building in Power Apps can be cheaper than contracting a full software development team. Pros The apps you build work on web browsers, tablets, and mobile devices. Microsoft’s Copilot integration helps generate app logic or UI based on natural language, speeding up development. Cons Power Apps can struggle with large datasets: performance can degrade, especially with non-delegable data sources. Review Source Power Platform Developer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "It's Scalable in costs and Scalable in your abilities to begin developing" April 10, 2025 5.0 Overall PowerPlatform especially PowerApps is my go to platform for creating meaningful applications. Pros No Matter the business process I can map out I know I"ll be able to recreate this process in a powerapp Cons While i find it easy to use, I've seen others on my team have issues with the learning curve Review Source DL Dave L. Developer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "It's an adventure and an experience" May 5, 2025 4.0 Overall it has been an experience. Some things I'm like "wow, this is sooooo coooool!". And with other actions, I'm scratching my head for days trying to figure out where the heck I need to go or what to do to get things to work. SO overall a mixed bag, but the end results are always pleasing. Pros Power Apps is great with the ability it gives novice users to create forms and applications for people to use. It's easy to place/arrange controls on forms, and connect them to database columns in the "dataverse". Cons Power Apps isn't as intuitive as other packages out there. For example, Nintex with their form creation tools. It was a struggle to learn what should have been a few simple steps, and eventually after lots of googling and youtube watching, had to get someone to actually walk through some steps. Review Source Software Integration Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Steep learning curve but a great tool for process automation" July 1, 2025 5.0 Onboarding was hard but once i got familiar with the platform i enjoyed building on top of it. I currently use it for my daily activities. Pros great productivity and automation tool with very powerful capabilities. It does require some coding knowledge but it has a lot of shortcuts, depending on your usecase Cons Working with complex data inside Power Apps seems like a struggle. Although it tries to help you with all the actions/connectors it still has a steep learning curve. Some of what you would consider basic or mandatory integrations are missing Switched from [Appian](https://www.capterra.com/p/149795/Appian/) We already use the Microsoft Suite so switching seemed like a decent thing to do. After testing, we concluded that we could achieve same things as with appian. Review Source Prasad B. Web Developer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Best Low code App builder" February 28, 2025 4.0 I have best coding experience while using Microsoft Power Apps. It have best security concern to control access Pros Microsoft Power Apps is used to build applications with a drag-and-drop feature. It is compatible with various devices. Cons Microsoft Power Apps performance is slower during development, and there is limited customization due to low code. It requires high coding knowledge for complex applications. Switched from [OutSystems](https://www.capterra.com/p/103451/OutSystems/) Microsoft Power Apps have better user interface with best low coding platform feature Review Source Data engineer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "A User-Friendly Tool for Simple App Development" January 28, 2025 4.0 Overall, I was satisfied with PowerApps for quickly creating and deploying apps. However, if you’re looking to build more complex or feature-rich services, it might not be the best choice. Pros PowerApps is a user-friendly, low-code platform that’s ideal for beginner developers or non-technical users who want to create their own web or app pages. It integrates easily with other Microsoft services like Excel or SharePoint, offering a lot of flexibility. The interface is intuitive, making it easy to get started. Cons While it’s great for creating basic web or app pages, it lacks the capability to embed more sophisticated features. It’s best suited for simple applications and can feel quite heavy at times. Review Source Nuno S. Process Improvement and Report Analyst Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "A good tool, to set you into grab data to work" February 21, 2025 4.0 its 8 out of 10, i like it a lot, but the failure to work with large data sets it's definitely a con Pros it's very user friendly and easy to integrate with Microsoft Cons the performance when it comes to work with large data amounts Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.