We performed a comparison between Adobe ColdFusion and Microsoft Power Apps based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Rapid Application Development Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."We save enormous amounts of time in development using this tool."
"No need to import libraries from outside the environment."
"I would like to say that its best feature is its different kinds of connectors. We have lots of in-built connectors."
"This tool was very easy learn, yet powerful enough to manage many sites on a single instance."
"The ability to write SQL queries was very helpful as we did not need to bother our DBAs in writing stored procedures for simple tasks."
"Apart from providing a mature, reliable, consistent platform, Adobe also offers outstanding customer service and product support."
"My client has been able to improve productivity with the use of the tool. The solution has them develop several tools that addressed their specific needs. They have become more efficient and safe with the use of the product."
"I find it to be the easiest server-side technology for website development. It easily integrates with virtually everything– from web APIs to NoSQL databases to RSS and XML services."
"The product has good usability, in terms of low-code applications."
"We get feedback on a real-time basis, which is actually very useful for us."
"As a business person, I design a lot of screens. The solution really resonates with me. Their design is amazing."
"The most valuable feature is the time-to-market because you can make apps pretty fast."
"There's a lot of online knowledge on the solution, to the point where new users can basically teach themselves how to use the solution."
"Overall, the tool is very democratic. It's easy for anyone to use. You don't have to be a professional or well-versed in technology."
"When I am developing any user UI, it gives me complete flexibility. I can manage in any way I want."
"I have found the technical support to be helpful."
"Previously when I was trying to create some data, it was very difficult to get real-time data from Workfront."
"The solution needs to improve its adaption capability with a third-party company. I want to see more communities or open knowledge resources with the tool."
"Need to be able to Be able to inject Python, Java, Groovy, or PHP code into a CFML page."
"Installation of the server software was formidable due the number of configurable options."
"There is not much third party authenticators in this solution"
"ColdFusion’s third-party authentication is currently limited to just a couple of companies, like Google and Facebook, and a few third-party SAML authenticators. From my personal perspective, adding LinkedIn and Microsoft would greatly benefit me."
"The set up of the solution could be simpler."
"We use GoCanvas to make forms. It's easier to make forms in GoCanvas, but Power Apps is cheaper because it is bundled with our Office 365 license. if I want to create a form in Power Apps, I need some knowledge, but GoCanvas is intuitive."
"The flexibility of the user interface could be better."
"Most of my training for what I do has been by watching or learning in the community. There needs to be better training on either one of these."
"The editor in the Web browser could be improved because it can be difficult to implement the commands in the buttons."
"The flexibility and the user interface need improvement."
"PowerApps can't do a lot of things that users need now. For example, it can't handle signatures."
"Microsoft PowerApps can be more costly for small teams or organizations."
Adobe ColdFusion is ranked 20th in Rapid Application Development Software with 6 reviews while Microsoft Power Apps is ranked 1st in Rapid Application Development Software with 77 reviews. Adobe ColdFusion is rated 8.6, while Microsoft Power Apps is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Adobe ColdFusion writes "An easy-to-setup tool that can be used to automate repetitive tasks". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Power Apps writes "Low-code, low learning curve, and reduces manpower". Adobe ColdFusion is most compared with Oracle Application Express (APEX), Microsoft Azure App Service, Appian, GitHub CoPilot and ServiceNow, whereas Microsoft Power Apps is most compared with Mendix, Oracle Application Express (APEX), ServiceNow, Appian and OutSystems. See our Adobe ColdFusion vs. Microsoft Power Apps report.
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