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Compare Microsoft Power Apps and OutSystems 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (39.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
$0.00
Microsoft Power Apps
Star Rating
(193)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
Browse all 2 pricing plansOutSystems
Star Rating
(1,121)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that OutSystems excels in its "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for teams looking for a user-friendly interface, while Microsoft Power Apps, with a score of 8.2, is noted to have a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that OutSystems offers superior "Application Deployment" capabilities, scoring 9.1 compared to Microsoft Power Apps' 8.7, highlighting OutSystems' streamlined deployment process that users find less cumbersome.
- G2 users indicate that OutSystems shines in "Customization" with a score of 8.5, allowing for more tailored solutions, whereas Microsoft Power Apps, scoring 8.5 as well, is perceived to have limitations in customization options, particularly in complex scenarios.
- Users on G2 report that OutSystems provides better "Help Guides" with a score of 8.6, which reviewers find comprehensive and helpful, while Microsoft Power Apps, with a score of 8.4, is noted to have less detailed documentation.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms have similar "Data Security" ratings of 8.6, but users report that OutSystems offers more robust features for enterprise-level security, which is crucial for larger organizations.
- Users say that OutSystems' "Lifecycle Management" is rated at 8.9, indicating a more effective approach to managing application updates and changes, while Microsoft Power Apps, with a score of 8.2, is seen as less efficient in this area, leading to potential challenges in maintaining applications over time.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Power Apps
Developer plan
Free
1 User
Build and test unlimited apps across three environments to experiment before moving to production.
- Try for Free
OutSystems
Free
$0.00
Launch your first app for free, for up to 100 end users. No credit card required.
- Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for creating your apps
- Free Online Training
- Community Support
Free Trial
Microsoft Power Apps
Free Trial is available
OutSystems
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
154
8.9
811
Ease of Use
8.2
153
9.2
859
Ease of Setup
8.5
84
8.8
553
Ease of Admin
8.3
79
8.5
491
Quality of Support
8.1
135
8.5
794
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
75
8.8
469
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
143
9.2
779
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
386
Not enough data
8.3
367
Not enough data
8.5
350
Not enough data
8.5
375
Not enough data
8.7
373
Not enough data
8.6
377
Not enough data
8.4
371
Application Design
8.1
49
8.6
579
|
Verified
7.8
49
8.5
570
|
Verified
8.4
49
8.7
558
|
Verified
8.4
50
8.6
577
|
Verified
8.7
52
8.6
570
|
Verified
Data Control
8.1
49
7.8
533
|
Verified
8.2
48
8.3
557
|
Verified
8.5
51
8.6
557
|
Verified
Publishing
8.6
53
9.1
582
|
Verified
8.5
50
8.8
573
8.1
51
8.9
575
|
Verified
User Interface Design
7.9
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
8.0
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Control
8.2
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
78
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
Publishing
8.1
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Power Apps and OutSystems are categorized as Low-Code Development Platforms
Unique Categories
Microsoft Power Apps is categorized as No-Code Development Platforms
OutSystems is categorized as Mobile Development Platforms and Application Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Power Apps
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OutSystems
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
22.5%
Computer Software
9.6%
Telecommunications
3.9%
Pharmaceuticals
3.9%
Oil & Energy
3.9%
Other
56.2%
Information Technology and Services
21.1%
Computer Software
15.9%
Banking
8.2%
Insurance
5.9%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
44.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft Power Apps
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Catherine B.
Verified User in Financial Services
Familiar with the product. I've grown up only knowing Microsoft and it's definitely improved since 1990.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Sourav G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I hate how bad PowerApps is at syncing data with their respective back end - be it an excel file or Sharepoint. Things are so horrible that sometimes if your logic is not working all you needed to do is copy the piece of code of logic , delete it and then...
OutSystems
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rui P.
Verified User in Human Resources
I like that it is quite easy for people outside from the IT world to connect with it and to start a career in IT. It happened to me and I'm pretty happy with the decision that I've made by embracing the challenge of working with OutSystems.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
System integrator and or customer needs to know their proprietary language and the pricing is not very feasible. it doesn't come with any enterprise integration apdotor and customer or SI needs to build their own instead.
Catherine B.
Verified User in Financial Services
Familiar with the product. I've grown up only knowing Microsoft and it's definitely improved since 1990.
Rui P.
Verified User in Human Resources
I like that it is quite easy for people outside from the IT world to connect with it and to start a career in IT. It happened to me and I'm pretty happy with the decision that I've made by embracing the challenge of working with OutSystems.
Sourav G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I hate how bad PowerApps is at syncing data with their respective back end - be it an excel file or Sharepoint. Things are so horrible that sometimes if your logic is not working all you needed to do is copy the piece of code of logic , delete it and then...
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
System integrator and or customer needs to know their proprietary language and the pricing is not very feasible. it doesn't come with any enterprise integration apdotor and customer or SI needs to build their own instead.
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Discussions
Are power Apps good?
2 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
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
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
Are OutSystems free?
6 comments
VS
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
what is the best way to clone or migrate production data to lower environments.
2 comments
SU
The text refers to "DMM from Infosistema," which is likely a product or service related to data migration management. The link provided leads to more...Read more
How much does OutSystems cost?
2 comments
DH
OutSystems is a low-code platform that lets you create web and mobile applications faster and easier. The cost of OutSystems depends on the edition and...Read more
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