Appian vs Microsoft Power Apps Comparison

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Appian

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4.2 1,442 user ratings

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4.4 177 user ratings

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Overview

Description	A low-code and unified app development platform that enables medium to large enterprises (finance, insurance, health care and life sciences) to rapidly develop powerful customized applications to satisfy the business demand of digital transformation. Appian boasts of industry-leading business process management, data management, collaboration, case management, native mobility and lots of other advanced features. It lets you create your application in three quick steps and also lets you integrate your app with the other platforms. Appian helps industries in transforming business operation and master administration, risk management and compliance. Read more	Empower your team to start building and launching apps right away using prebuilt templates, drag-and-drop simplicity, and quick deployment then roll out continuous improvements as needed. Give everyone the power to build the apps they need with advanced functionality previously only available to professional developers including pre-built AI components. Provide professional developers the tools to seamlessly extend app capabilities with Azure Functions and custom connectors to proprietary or on-premises systems. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $20.00.
SW Score & Breakdown	96% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 96% Reviews 100% Momentum 66% Popularity 94%	91% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 98% Reviews 77% Momentum 74% Popularity 79%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 3 Most Worthy # 5 Highly Rated	# 10 Fastest Growing # 10 Fastest Growing

Features

Total Features	13 Features	13 Features
Common Features for All	AI-Assisted Development Suggests logic nodes to smartly create the workflow of apps Access Control Defines application access to various users. Includes role-based system that controls options to be displayed to different users based on their role App Integrations Allows integrations with third-party tools like Google Drive and Salesforce Application Templates It provides an automated or pre-built pattern that helps to build and design an app quickly. Code Assistance A feature that analyzes the first few character typed and provides you with a list of possible endings Debugging An integral part in appplication development that locates and corrects code errors in a computer program Drag and drop Builder Has a pick-and-drop feature for easier designing Extension Programming Facility to add more programming code to extend the capabilities and functionalities of the app Integrations Management An endpoint to seamlessly manage external integrations, data sources, and other platforms Machine Learning An intelligent automation process that allows a bot to imitate or predict behavior by learning from historical behavioral patterns. Mobile Development Develop applications for Android, iOS or Windows Testing Management Helps you in managing, tracking and organizing all tests and reports in one place Version Control It gives the team the ability to recall specific versions of a document, code, content, file, or folder that records changes over time. Web Development Provides you with tools to create web applications Workflow Management Helps in managing and ensuring smooth flow of the tasks assigned to a team or organization + 10 More - Show Less	AI-Assisted Development Suggests logic nodes to smartly create the workflow of apps Access Control Defines application access to various users. Includes role-based system that controls options to be displayed to different users based on their role App Integrations Allows integrations with third-party tools like Google Drive and Salesforce Application Templates It provides an automated or pre-built pattern that helps to build and design an app quickly. Code Assistance A feature that analyzes the first few character typed and provides you with a list of possible endings Debugging An integral part in appplication development that locates and corrects code errors in a computer program Drag and drop Builder Has a pick-and-drop feature for easier designing Extension Programming Facility to add more programming code to extend the capabilities and functionalities of the app Integrations Management An endpoint to seamlessly manage external integrations, data sources, and other platforms Machine Learning An intelligent automation process that allows a bot to imitate or predict behavior by learning from historical behavioral patterns. Mobile Development Develop applications for Android, iOS or Windows Testing Management Helps you in managing, tracking and organizing all tests and reports in one place Version Control It gives the team the ability to recall specific versions of a document, code, content, file, or folder that records changes over time. Web Development Provides you with tools to create web applications Workflow Management Helps in managing and ensuring smooth flow of the tasks assigned to a team or organization + 10 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.2/5 1,442 user ratings	4.4/5 177 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 33.9% Very Good 53.1% Average 12.1% Poor 0.8% Terrible 0.2%	Excellent 57.1% Very Good 32.8% Average 5.6% Poor 3.4% Terrible 1.1%
User Sentiments	Rapid Application Development, Extensive Integrations, Low-Code Development Platform, Ease of Use High License Cost, Limited UI Customization, Steep Learning Curve, Performance Issues	Not Available
Review Summary	Appian is a powerful low-code platform that enables rapid application development and automation. Users praise its ease of use and intuitive interface, allowing non-technical users to build applications quickly. Appian excels in streamlining complex business processes, providing integrations with various systems, and delivering a modern user experience. While some users highlight limitations in UI customization and potential cost concerns, the platform's agility and continuous improvements make it a popular choice for streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity.	Users praise Microsoft Power Apps for its ease of use, low-code/no-code approach, and seamless integration with Microsoft's ecosystem. It is widely appreciated for its drag-and-drop interface, pre-built templates, and ability to automate tedious tasks. However, some users highlight limitations like licensing costs, performance issues when handling large datasets, and difficulties with complex app customization. The platform also faces criticism for its sometimes clunky UI and limited accessibility for external users.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $20.00.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Community Edition Free Standard Custom Advanced Custom Premium Custom	Power Apps Premium $20.00 $20.00 per user / month
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