We performed a comparison between Mendix and Microsoft PowerApps based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison Results: Microsoft PowerApps is the clear winner in this comparison. Microsoft PowerApps offers slightly better integrations with third-party applications and is considered to be more user-friendly. It also has better service and support. As Microsoft is a very popular ecosystem with many of our users, it is the simple choice for better seamless integration. Mendix is slightly less scalable and not as user-friendly, thereby making Microsoft PowerApps an easy choice.
"The solution is stable."
"You can scale the solution."
"I find the fast development speed and low cost to be very valuable features of Mendix. It's a smart solution for busy developers when we need to apply new changes or fixes quickly. Mendix helps to save time and meet project deadlines faster."
"The integrated security saves a lot of time, especially when it comes to setting up user-roles and security. Also, database updates work automatically. There is no need to write queries to update the database, once you make an update."
"The pricing is very clear, with no hidden fees."
"It is a development platform which assists in accelerating your developmental lifecycle. This is one of its most valuable features. This solution also offers a good set of components that are readily available."
"You can scale the solution."
"They are leading in the smart manufacturing, and connectivity space."
"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."
"For all no-code platforms that let you create a front end, you can click together something very quick."
"The initial setup is not complicated."
"It is very easy for us to implement. We have a Microsoft ecosystem, and this solution has many components for integration."
"We particularly like the workflow connectors in the forms, for information introduction purposes."
"Can design apps quickly and can connect to any database."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"There is value in being able to collect and compare information in real-time to present alternatives for correcting vulnerabilities."
"It could use a more comprehensive widget creation studio in the IDE."
"Mendix could improve by allowing the customization of different programming languages, such as Python and C++."
"There are not enough developers who are using Mendix. The knowledge base available online and in the market is not as rich as other competitors."
"I would also like to see automatic adjustment to the Java Heap, whenever an application load becomes too much for the application. It could also use hot database replication."
"The code refactoring tools could be better, especially for applications running for years. It's not bad, but it could be smoother. Also, writing new widgets can be trickier than it should be for some people, but not if you're familiar with Mendix."
"I struggle with solutions like Mendix in terms of creating enterprise solutions."
"There is always a layer of custom code required."
"It needs to provide an overview of model versioning control for the sake of the review process; better SCRUM board; an overview of model changes from the repository through Sprintr (SCRUM board). Also, a choice between versioning control system would be nice."
"This tool doesn't have an internal database. It only relies on the data layer of Microsoft Cloud."
"In an upcoming release, I would like to see custom APIs, better integration with other solutions, and more connectors available."
"The pricing structure needs to be improved, the current information is confusing."
"The editor in the Web browser could be improved because it can be difficult to implement the commands in the buttons."
"Microsoft PowerApps can be more costly for small teams or organizations."
"It's sometimes hard to import groups of options. At this point, I need to enter those manually and it slows the process down."
"One of the major problems with it is what PowerApps calls the delegation warning. Regardless of what platform, data source, et cetera, that you're using, you can't retrieve more than 2000 records."
"It would be beneficial to have a feature that allows users to split the opportunity into separate logs for each product."
Mendix is ranked 5th in Rapid Application Development Software with 48 reviews while Microsoft Power Apps is ranked 1st in Rapid Application Development Software with 77 reviews. Mendix is rated 8.4, while Microsoft Power Apps is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Mendix writes "Low-code, helpful support, and great native mobile capability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Power Apps writes "Low-code, low learning curve, and reduces manpower". Mendix is most compared with OutSystems, Appian, Oracle Application Express (APEX), ServiceNow and Salesforce Platform, whereas Microsoft Power Apps is most compared with Oracle Application Express (APEX), ServiceNow, Appian, Microsoft Azure App Service and OutSystems. See our Mendix vs. Microsoft Power Apps report.
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