Microsoft Power Apps alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Microsoft Power Apps: licensing is complicated and premium features cost extra, and canvas apps can be slow with large data. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Microsoft Power Apps, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Retool currently ranks first.
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Best Microsoft Power Apps alternative for most people
RetoolMore flexible for developers working with any database or API.
Best Microsoft Power Apps alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
MendixEnterprise low-code with strong model-driven development and deployment options.
Best Microsoft Power Apps alternative for self-hosting
RetoolMore flexible for developers working with any database or API.
Best Microsoft Power Apps alternative for iPhone and Android
OutSystemsEnterprise low-code platform for larger, more complex applications.
Best Microsoft Power Apps alternative for working in the browser
Zoho CreatorCheaper low-code apps with auto-generated native mobile apps.
Microsoft Power Apps alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Microsoft Power Apps?
Retool ranks first right now. More flexible for developers working with any database or API. OutSystems and Mendix follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Power Apps?
Yes. Retool (free plan + paid), Mendix (free plan + paid) and Zoho Creator (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Microsoft Power Apps?
None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Microsoft Power Apps?
The complaints we hear most: licensing is complicated and premium features cost extra; canvas apps can be slow with large data; little appeal outside the Microsoft ecosystem.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Microsoft Power Apps, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.