Azure Logic Apps vs Power Automate

[DynamicsHulk]

Hello Experts,

Please guide me in selecting the more suitable option between Azure Logic Apps and Power Automate for developing an Enterprise application that operates on a scheduled basis. This application must interact with multiple on-premises and SaaS systems by making several REST API calls (approximately 8 - 10 calls) and storing the retrieved data (structural and unstructured).

Thanks

-Sri

[#2]

Hi @DynamicsHulk,

both Azure Logic Apps and Power Automate are workflow services for automating processes and integrating with Microsoft and third-party services.

Here are some key distinctions between the two:

1. Target Audience:
   Power Automate is tailored for end users and Office 365 makers, while Azure Logic Apps aimed at IT professionals, developers, and administrators using Office 365 and Azure Services.
2. Licensing Approach:
   Power Automate follows a per-user license model in Office 365, whereas Azure Logic Apps has a consumption-based or fixed pricing model through an Azure subscription.
3. Workflow Design:
   Power Automate employs a web-based designer with web and mobile UI for flow creation, while Azure Logic Apps uses Visual Studio, JSON definitions, and a web-based designer.
4. Connector Control: Power Automate utilizes Data Loss Prevention, while Azure Logic Apps employs Azure Policy for connector restrictions¹.
5. Error Management:
   Power Automate relies on Flow Checker, while Azure Logic Apps uses Save Failed for error handling.
6. Trigger Varieties:
   Power Automate supports automated, instant, scheduled, UI flow, and business process triggers, whereas Azure Logic Apps supports HTTP (automated), WebHook, scheduled, and HTTP call (manual) triggers.

Considering your enterprise application development needs with scheduled operations and interactions across on-premises and SaaS systems, Azure Logic Apps might be more fitting.
It offers advanced development tools, DevOps support, and monitoring capabilities. Additionally, its deployment flexibility in various environments, including on-premises, is advantageous for interactions with on-premises systems.

Keep in mind that this is a high-level comparison, and the optimal choice depends on your specific project requirements.

Power Automate vs Logic Apps | Microsoft Learn

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[#3]

@LeonPavesic Thank you so much.

[#4]

Hi @DynamicsHulk,

you're welcome.

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