We performed a comparison between Microsoft PowerApps and OutSystems based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Users of both solutions seem to be satisfied with their ease of deployment, features, and overall technical support. However, users seem to favor Microsoft PowerApps slightly because it is more affordable.
"We particularly like the workflow connectors in the forms, for information introduction purposes."
"We like that this solution allows us to fully define our test environments, and link them using different code. This means we can do different tests, but with one basic structure, and then export the data and use it in other platforms."
"As a business person, I design a lot of screens. The solution really resonates with me. Their design is amazing."
"For our purposes, it is quite scalable."
"You can easily connect Power Apps with other databases, like Excel, SharePoint, SQL, etc."
"The solution is very straightforward. Its context is obvious and everything is easy to understand."
"The most valuable feature is the compatibility with other Microsoft components."
"In Microsoft PowerApps the most valuable features are the fully customizable design that we can control everything that we would like to control. For example, the integration between Microsoft and third-party services through pre-built connectors, and the functionality to create custom connectors."
"We can quickly develop an application using the tool."
"We have no complaints surrounding both the scalability and stability of this solution."
"OutSystems is a low-code solution. Most features are like drag-and-drop, so it's pretty easy to work. Thus it helps the organization by saving time for developers."
"The drag-and-drop feature is very valuable."
"OutSystems' low-cost approach has positively impacted our productivity, because we were able to develop faster with OutSystems, enabling us to implement many changes during our sprint."
"Scalability proved to be an exceptionally beneficial feature."
"Refactoring with TrueChange is very simple."
"Our previous solution had other overheads such as release management, version management, code management, monitoring, etc., all of which are built-in with OutSystems."
"We're not in production yet, so we're still working through some issues."
"Microsoft PowerApps can improve the number of bugs that are present. When you are using the different applications it is not accurate."
"There are occasional performance challenges."
"Customization is somewhat complicated."
"One area where the solution lacks is the limited size of the database it offers its users."
"Microsoft PowerApps can be more costly for small teams or organizations."
"There is room for improvement in error handling and debugging."
"Installation and integration could be improved."
"I have difficulty in using several new features. Some of the product's features are tricky to use as well."
"Its ability to create and run automated tasks could be better."
"I would like to see OutSystems improve its integration capabilities, especially with emerging technologies like AI and GPT."
"The solution's testing framework needs to be improved, and the workflow should be slightly more mature."
"It is hard to find the logic in OutSystems. From an improvement perspective, I want to be able to properly use logic in OutSystems."
"Mobile apps need improvement."
"We have performance issues while fetching bulk data."
"We'd like OutSystems to add stronger workflow-based automation similar to what Appian offers. It needs more workflow modeling and RPA features."
Microsoft Power Apps is ranked 1st in Low-Code Development Platforms with 78 reviews while OutSystems is ranked 3rd in Low-Code Development Platforms with 46 reviews. Microsoft Power Apps is rated 7.8, while OutSystems is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Microsoft Power Apps writes "Low-code, low learning curve, and reduces manpower". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OutSystems writes "The visual program provides the advantage of only requiring one skill set for both the front and backend ". Microsoft Power Apps is most compared with Oracle Application Express (APEX), Mendix, ServiceNow, Appian and Pega BPM, whereas OutSystems is most compared with Mendix, Appian, ServiceNow, Oracle Application Express (APEX) and Pega BPM. See our Microsoft Power Apps vs. OutSystems report.
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