We did a POF with Microsoft PowerApps and we used it for simple automation tasks.
Intelligent Automation Lead (RPA & AI) at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Many bugs, not accurate, but easy to navigate
Pros and Cons
- "Microsoft PowerApps's most valuable features we found are that it's very similar to the other Microsoft products, you can do the basic automation quite quickly. The interface is similar to the other Microsoft products which makes it easy to navigate around because we are used to Microsoft products."
- "Microsoft PowerApps can improve the number of bugs that are present. When you are using the different applications it is not accurate."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
The solution has not helped our organization. Since we moved away from Microsoft PowerApps from the bugs and I'm not sure if it's improved. When I look at the developer community, it's still buggy, there are some issues. It's not consistent when you are working with applications. If I work with the same application, it gives me a different choice every time. It doesn't give you the same choice of how to interact with the application.
What is most valuable?
Microsoft PowerApps's most valuable features we found are that it's very similar to the other Microsoft products, you can do the basic automation quite quickly. The interface is similar to the other Microsoft products which makes it easy to navigate around because we are used to Microsoft products.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft PowerApps can improve the number of bugs that are present. When you are using the different applications it is not accurate.
In the next release of Microsoft PowerApps, they should add IDP and a control room.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft PowerApps for two months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft PowerApps is not stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Microsoft PowerApps is not scalable. When compared to the other solutions that we've worked with, it's scalable. Everyone can build their own automation and there isn't a single repository where you can share or make sure that you're using the same automation. Everyone builds their own version of the same automation it's inefficient and at the same time, it is not scalable because if one thing breaks, you have to go update every process that you've automated.
How are customer service and support?
In terms of support, there isn't much support compared to UiPath, Blue Prism, or Automate Anywhere. There is not a lot of documentation, training, or community support. People are starting to use Microsoft PowerApps, but by the time it catches up, it'll be a while.
I rate the support of Microsoft PowerApps a three out of five.
What about the implementation team?
We had six people for the maintenance of the processes used in Microsoft PowerApps.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have evaluated many other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to others wanting to implement Microsoft PowerApps, they should do research on the connectors that are available compared to the competition. This will speed up the time to their end goal because Microsoft doesn't have many. The general support documentation that is available on using the tool, compare them with the other solutions to make a decision on what solution to use. They don't have many resources yet that are qualified in Microsoft PowerApps or Microsoft Power Automate.
I rate Microsoft PowerApps a four out of five.
Microsoft PowerApps needs a lot of fixes and improvements, and the competition is way far ahead compared to Microsoft at the moment.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Group Head of IT at a marketing services firm with 201-500 employees
Scalable and stable with good usability
Pros and Cons
- "The product has good usability, in terms of low-code applications."
- "Improvements to the capturing of geographic locations and integration with maps would raise my score of the product from seven point five to its maximum of ten."
What is most valuable?
The usability, in terms of low-code applications, is a feature we have found most valuable. We just do development and then distribution.
What needs improvement?
Improvements to the capturing of geographic locations and integration with maps would raise my score of the product from seven point five to its maximum of ten.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Microsoft PowerApps for around two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
So far, the product has shown stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product is scalable.
What other advice do I have?
I am making use of the product in my own company.
I would rate it an eight out of ten.
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Consultant at Botmantra
Easy for extracting data and app building
Pros and Cons
- "It's very easy to build an app using this solution."
- "Installation and integration could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case of this solution is for when we're integrating something and need to extract some data. We use PowerApps to extract the data and create our own module inside PowerApps and create our own app. We extract data and integrate it with PowerApps.
What is most valuable?
It's very easy to build an app using this solution. It's easier than with other tools.
What needs improvement?
I think installation and integration could be improved. It's tricky compared to other tools.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for a month or so.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We are a small company and only have four or five people using this solution.
How was the initial setup?
When it comes to installation, we need to install a gateway and integrate between two tools, for example, PowerApps and Power Virtual Agents, Deployment is a little complicated. The data is available in Google but it's a little difficult.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Licensing is on a monthly basis.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We tried a lot of other products before choosing PowerApps and we found Microsoft to be easier to use.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution. Microsoft is a large company and the product has good features. We plan to migrate all our tools to Microsoft in the future.
I rate this solution an eight out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Solution Architect IAM at a computer software company with 1-10 employees
Feature-rich, and easy to scale, but the setup is complicated
Pros and Cons
- "For our purposes, it is quite scalable."
- "Technical support could be faster, and more accurate."
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft PowerApps to get insight into the business. We use it for BI.
What needs improvement?
The initial setup should be improved. It could be easier.
Technical support could be faster, and more accurate.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Microsoft PowerApps for the last year. My experience is limited but I do use it from time to time.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Most of the time, Microsoft PowerApps is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have no issues with the scalability of Microsoft PowerApps. For our purposes, it is quite scalable.
How are customer service and support?
At this time, I don't have any issues with technical support. It can however take some time if you launch a service request, but most of the time, it is resolved within the expected time.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We also work with Microsoft 365.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is moderately complex.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft PowerApps is expensive, but there are many features included.
What other advice do I have?
They think about how they will set it up before beginning to ensure they select suitable use cases.
I would rate Microsoft PowerApps a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
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