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Knack vs Microsoft Power Apps comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 29, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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Scalability Issues

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6.7
Microsoft Power Apps is scalable but faces concerns with enterprise scalability and costs, with varied user experiences.
 

Valuable Features

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8.6
Microsoft Power Apps enhances integration, low-code development, and affordability, making app creation simple and efficient across devices.
It integrates seamlessly with Power Automate for process automation and connects with email, SharePoint, Power BI, and MS Teams, facilitating everyday processes.
 

Room For Improvement

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5.6
Microsoft Power Apps needs better integration, user interfaces, data handling, third-party connectivity, customization, support, training, and simplified licensing.
The integration of Microsoft's autonomous AI agents would be an excellent enhancement for Power Apps.
 

Stability Issues

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7.8
Microsoft Power Apps is stable and reliable for small to medium loads, with minor performance issues on large datasets.
 

Customer Service

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6.5
Microsoft Power Apps support is mixed; helpful for some, but inconsistent and lacking depth, with community resources praised.
 

Setup Cost

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6.3
Microsoft Power Apps offers flexible pricing, favoring existing Office 365 users, with potential costs for premium features and enterprise scalability.
 

Categories and Ranking

Knack
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
31st
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No-Code Development Platforms (9th)
Microsoft Power Apps
Ranking in Rapid Application Development Software
1st
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
91
Ranking in other categories
Low-Code Development Platforms (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Rapid Application Development Software category, the mindshare of Knack is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Power Apps is 17.7%, down from 24.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

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Flexible and granular security options, good filtering, and the pricing model is cost-effective
The vendor does a really poor job of marketing this software because it should be more popular. This is something that I have pointed out to them. It's a super piece of software, but very few people are aware of it. I am an EX-IT director and I've worked in big systems, and I'm amazed this solution isn't more popular. The "native" integration with other products could be improved. The user interface for the systems that you build can use some improvement because as it is now, you may have to use HTML and CSS to make it look more modern or to match a clients existing look. The documentation is amazing, although they don't do videos and their YouTube channel is very poor. They could create some training videos.
Praveen Chaudhary - PeerSpot reviewer
Facilitates form creation and application planning but lacks performance
We have started exploring those parts. It is in the initial stages and capable of performing simple tasks that are helpful. We are still exploring how it can work with profiles, and other AI features that Microsoft continues to introduce. It provides a basic starting point within its capabilities. Microsoft Power Apps is a perfect tool. Understanding its limitations is crucial to identifying where it best fits within organizational solutions. It excels in scenarios requiring quick turnaround times, offering easy maintenance with minimal technical expertise needed. However, it's not suited for complex enterprise-level solutions. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Real Estate/Law Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
University
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
 

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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PowerApps, MS PowerApps
 

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