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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Power Apps and QuickBase 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.
To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Power Apps vs. QuickBase Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"There are a lot of different applications; you can connect PowerApps, or Flow, or Power BI to many different types of applications to interchange data.""The solution is very good. It's very full. You can do almost anything.""The solution is easy to use and map.""For all no-code platforms that let you create a front end, you can click together something very quick.""The most valuable feature is the simple data connectivity components.""Of all of the solutions I evaluated, it was the easiest to use and deploy.""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.""The initial setup was very easy."

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"The product is easy to use.""QuickBase is an excellent product and it is very easy to get support.""The usability of QuickBase largely depends on how you design your workflows within the platform. If you keep them simple and straightforward, it can be a highly usable product.""There's a lot of stability in QuickBase...I really appreciate the processing part of QuickBase, especially considering how we're able to get information in real time instead of having to wait.""We have made good use of the ability in QuickBase to add multiple apps for various departments and purposes, while some apps are shared.""This solution has provided for Rapid deployment of data collection tools, replacing spreadsheets with near real-time data.""The need for little to no code knowledge has been huge.""It has helped streamline and simply track status and collection of data from suppliers and other internal departments."

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Cons
"It would be beneficial to have a feature that allows users to split the opportunity into separate logs for each product.""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.""I have heard from developers that there is documentation missing in the reporting.""The documentation isn't great. It's only 75% of what you need to know. If you go beyond that and run into issues, it's really not going to help you.""PowerApps can't do a lot of things that users need now. For example, it can't handle signatures.""Can be improved to cater to complex developments.""The product could be improved by making it a production application and enabling the export of apps.""The editor in the Web browser could be improved because it can be difficult to implement the commands in the buttons."

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"The mobile app has improved, but it still needs work.""Access to more standard default layouts and sample builds would be useful, and access to more training on use and flexibility.""Unfortunately, there is still no new report formatting available natively, and would still require 3rd party developers to help with that. .""There is room for improvement in terms of user-friendliness.""I would like the product to add more working processes.""The product works constantly to modernize the platform and they have made quite a lot of strides in that. I would like them to add additional features that would help us make API calls."". For example, we need a third-party to create and save a document in PDF, MS Word, or MS Excel format. The document saving capability is probably the feature that we most often have to procure from an outside provider.""I would like to see better options for producing paper reports from Quick Base, rather than viewing things exclusively on screen."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "If you start to use any premium connectors that are not stored in a SharePoint list or on an Excel workbook, then it costs $4 per user per month. If you want unlimited, it's about $16 per month for unlimited apps, and unlimited connectors."
  • "The company has a subscription where you can use certain features for free, but there are features that require a premium subscription to use."
  • "The enterprise-level costs a great deal of money, and you have to purchase additional licenses to scale it."
  • "We use the Office 365 package, and Microsoft PowerApps is a part of the package. We don't pay any separate price for this. There are no additional costs. We just pay for the Office 365 package."
  • "There are two licensing costs, one is pay-as-you-go, or you can develop it for one year."
  • "This is not an expensive product and there are no licensing fees."
  • "It is not expensive. There is no licensing cost."
  • "The pricing is too expensive and the licensing system is complicated. There are many pages of instruction on how to do the calculations for the price."
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  • "The pricing for QuickBase is pretty straightforward, It is based on a per user/per month licensing fee."
  • "We felt the pricing and licensing for QuickBase were easy enough to understand, fair and competitive."
  • "Quickbase is probably not the cheapest app out there. That said, it is worth its weight in gold. There is no other app that I know of in the market today that can do what Quickbase does."
  • "You have to negotiate the price because it varies based on the number of users you have, as well as how much cloud storage space you need."
  • "It is probably about 300 per license per person. There is just the licensing cost. There are no additional costs."
  • "The product is cheap when compared to other products."
  • "The pricing for the tier my company used included ten seats and the subcontractor, amounting to approximately $18,000 USD per year."
  • "The solution is expensive and geared toward enterprise-level clients."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: I think it depends on your use case. If your organization uses Microsoft Enterprise products, PowerApps will work better in your environment. Similarly, if you have a Salesforce integration in… more »
    Top Answer:Hi Netanya I will choose ServiceNow because ServiceNow is a very good tool compared to Microsoft PowerApp.  Because ServiceNow has a very strong module (Performance Analysis) reporting which will… more »
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    Top Answer:It provides a well-organized method for overseeing everything, especially considering the remote work aspect.
    Top Answer:The pricing for the tier my company used included ten seats and the subcontractor, amounting to approximately $18,000 USD per year. As for data volume, there is a different pricing model once you… more »
    Top Answer:There is room for improvement in terms of user-friendliness. Simplifying the system's interface could make it less intimidating for some users who might find the current setup a bit overwhelming due… more »
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    Also Known As
    PowerApps, MS PowerApps
    Quick Base, TSheets
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    Overview

    Microsoft Power Apps is a rapid application development software and low-code development platform. The solution consists of a suite of apps, services, connectors, and a data platform. It provides an environment for building custom apps which is suitable for different businesses.

    Microsoft Power Apps allows users to not only build applications, but also connect them to Microsoft's other sources, including the underlying data platform Microsoft Dataverse, as well as online and on-premise sources such as SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365. The applications built using Microsoft Power Apps have a responsive design that makes them suitable for work in browsers and on mobile applications on different devices.

    The no-code side of the product makes it suitable for complete beginners to app building, allowing them to easily create fully functional applications with many features. The solution also has a specialized platform for developers where specialists can access data and metadata, create custom connectors, integrate with external data, and apply business logic. The solution allows users to create three types of apps: canvas, model-driven, and portal. They are made using:

    • Power Apps Studio: Canvas apps are designed through Power Apps Studio. This app designer is suitable for complete beginners, as the app creation process resembles the building of presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.

    • App Designer: Model-driven apps are created through App Designer. The creation process allows users to define the sitemap and add components to build the application.

    • Power Apps Portals Studio: This is a What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) design tool. It is suitable for portal applications, as it allows users to add and configure web pages, forms, components, and lists.

    Microsoft Power Apps Features

    The three different design tools of the solution, Power Apps Studio, App Designer, and Power Apps Portals Studio, come with various features which allow users to utilize the tools. Some of these features include:

    • Common Data Service (CDS): The data storage feature of the solution allows users to store and manage the data used for business applications securely. The data within the feature is stored among a set of entities, including a base set of standard entities as well as user-made custom ones, using Power Query. The data within CDS can be used to build apps.

    • Cloud connectivity: Microsoft Power Apps has the ability to connect with various types of cloud services. It can connect with MS CDS, as well as SQL, DropBox, and Google Drive.

    • Sharing feature: The tool has a feature for sharing built applications. Users can share the app they have created with users within the same organization as them.

    • Role-based feature: The product allows organizations to assign their employees roles within the platform. This is done to create customization based on the assigned roles, potentially eliminating issues that a completely free access can create.

    • AI automation: The tool has a feature that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI). It provides users with an AI builder and pre-built AI components to facilitate the application building process.

    • APIs feature: Microsoft Power Apps facilitates the app-building process through application program interfaces (APIs).

    • Collaboration support: The tool supports collaboration within the organization in the application building process. Through this feature, multiple employees can contribute to the creation of an app.

    Microsoft Power Apps Benefits

    The product brings various benefits to organizations and individuals who utilize it. Some of the biggest advantages of Microsoft Power Apps include:

    • The solution saves time for organizations by eliminating manual coding and providing ready-to-use solutions.

    • Applications built on the product can be made compatible with various platforms, including the web, Windows, Android, and iOS.

    • The premium connectors and wide integration of the platform allow developers to use data from Microsoft and from third-party services to build their applications.

    • The no-code capability enhances mobility and innovations within companies.

    • The AI feature of the product allows companies to increase their productivity through prebuilt AI scenarios.

    • The tool offers various ways to follow the data from the created applications, allowing companies to benefit from the reports of the performance of their apps.

    • Professional developers receive a platform to follow crucial metrics and access the application development in detail.

    • Power Apps can be connected across the entire Microsoft Power Platform, allowing organizations to utilize all features that the provider offers.

    Reviews from Real Users

    An IT Specialist (INFOSEC) at a government appreciates this tool because it is low-code, low learning curve, and reduces manpower.

    Rafael T., a data engineer at NTT Security, likes Microsoft Power Apps, because it is great for making apps quickly, has helpful support, and integrates with Power BI.

    Trusted by more than half of the Fortune 100, QuickBase is a low-code platform for building, customizing, and integrating custom business applications. With more than 6,000 customers and 500,000 active users, QuickBase is the technology of choice for organizations that want to empower business users to solve their own challenges while maintaining the governance and security of an enterprise-quality app development system.

    Sample Customers
    TransAlta, Rackspace, Telstra
    Procter & Gamble, Tesla, Norwegian Cruise Line, Google, Metso, Agero, Kayak, PTC, Patra Corp, TomTom, Southwest Airlines, FedEx Office
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company25%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Insurance Company9%
    Construction Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
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    Construction Company18%
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Logistics Company8%
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    Educational Organization68%
    Computer Software Company4%
    Insurance Company3%
    Manufacturing Company3%
    Company Size
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    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise50%
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise68%
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    Small Business51%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business7%
    Midsize Enterprise71%
    Large Enterprise22%
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    Microsoft Power Apps vs. QuickBase
    March 2024
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    Microsoft Power Apps is ranked 1st in Rapid Application Development Software with 35 reviews while QuickBase is ranked 16th in Rapid Application Development Software with 7 reviews. Microsoft Power Apps is rated 7.8, while QuickBase is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Power Apps writes "Low-code, low learning curve, and reduces manpower". On the other hand, the top reviewer of QuickBase writes "Reliable, user-driven platform, that is scalable". Microsoft Power Apps is most compared with Mendix, Oracle Application Express (APEX), ServiceNow, Appian and ServiceNow Now Platform, whereas QuickBase is most compared with Oracle Fusion Service, Sales Creatio, OutSystems, Mendix and ServiceNow. See our Microsoft Power Apps vs. QuickBase report.

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