We performed a comparison between Microsoft Azure App Service and Microsoft PowerApps based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: PowerApps is the winner in this comparison. According to its reviewers, it is flexible and easy to use. In addition, it has a proven ROI.
"It allows you to host your App Service on Azure and provides the ability to bypass online."
"The technical support from Microsoft Azure App Service is good."
"What I found most valuable in Microsoft Azure App Service is that it's a PaaS. I also like that it supports Docker and multiple frameworks so that you can work on Java, Ruby on Rails, PHP, and Python."
"App Service's best features are that it can be scaled easily and it includes Kudu."
"The most valuable feature is that it's an ideal solution when it comes to lifting and shifting monolithic applications from on-premises to Azure Cloud. It allows for a quick shift into the cloud without having to analyze and design very specific infrastructure and services for monolithic applications hosted primarily on-premises. Let's say that the team does not want to really redesign monoliths in a microservices-based application and that they want to make a quick move towards adopting the cloud tech stack. Then, Microsoft Azure App Service is probably the best option."
"I'm a decision-maker, not a technician. From my perspective, the most significant advantage is that Azure is a one-stop shop. Everything we needed was included in the Microsoft Agreement. During COVID, it was the most convenient and most straightforward decision."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure App Service is customization. It provides the building block from its modularity. You can add what you need with the appropriate code."
"I've used Microsoft Azure App Service quite a lot, and what I like best about it is that it's a serverless HAM, which is a feature that can run a function, a single function, but faster and more frequently without needing any other assistance. This has been what I found most valuable in Microsoft Azure App Service, the serverless option that's very easy to utilize, and you only need a minimal setup to use this and to enjoy the functionalities required, so the solution gives me a lot of comfort whenever I'm using it."
"The most valuable feature is the simple data connectivity components."
"The initial setup is very simple."
"It is stable and reliable."
"The support is the most valuable feature."
"I would say that the most valuable features are the user interface, navigation, and business routes."
"Ability to generate QR codes and scan barcodes."
"I would say that it's a very advanced product because it empowers people to do simple things, which previously may have required people to have some technical skills."
"The solution works great and is stable."
"I would like to see faster adoption and templates that we can use."
"The pricing is average. It could be lower."
"App Service sometimes becomes very slow to respond, and it can be difficult to find the issue causing this."
"It would be fantastic if Microsoft morphed after my exit service, removing it from subscriptions and moving it to different regions, especially for that service."
"Microsoft Azure App Service has a lot of complexity because there are a lot of options and functionality. It is simple to become confused, there are many technical elements to learn before you can utilize the solution. If they could make the solution easier to use it would be a benefit."
"The solution is somewhat expensive."
"I would like to see some significant improvement in the technical support provision for this solution."
"Initially, there were some rare instances when the server went down because it was deployed on Linux."
"PowerApps can't do a lot of things that users need now. For example, it can't handle signatures."
"The user interface is pretty good, although it is a little bit clunky and can be improved."
"Customization is somewhat complicated."
"I have heard from developers that there is documentation missing in the reporting."
"We'd like more features and less to no coding."
"One area where the solution lacks is the limited size of the database it offers its users."
"In some cases, PowerApps would have some limitations in terms of the data, the number of transactions, and so on, but for a normal solution, it would be enough."
"Technical support could be faster, and more accurate."
Microsoft Azure App Service is ranked 8th in Rapid Application Development Software with 38 reviews while Microsoft Power Apps is ranked 1st in Rapid Application Development Software with 77 reviews. Microsoft Azure App Service is rated 8.4, while Microsoft Power Apps is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Microsoft Azure App Service writes "A solution with great server management and helps improve performance". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Power Apps writes "Low-code, low learning curve, and reduces manpower". Microsoft Azure App Service is most compared with Oracle Application Express (APEX), ServiceNow, Pega BPM, Appian and Adobe ColdFusion, whereas Microsoft Power Apps is most compared with Mendix, Oracle Application Express (APEX), ServiceNow, Appian and Salesforce Platform. See our Microsoft Azure App Service vs. Microsoft Power Apps report.
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