OneBlink vs Microsoft PowerApps: Which platform delivers more?

Microsoft PowerApps' Per App Plan offers a limited starting point, with one app per user and 400 mb of file storage. While it suits targeted deployments, it may restrict scale without additional licensing.

In contrast, OneBlink's entry plan offers unlimited forms, submissions, users, and storage, making it a more accessible option for growing public sector teams needing flexibility out of the box.

Both platforms provide essential form-building features, but the experience differs significantly. PowerApps supports conditional logic, and calculations, though some elements (like regex validation or custom layouts) lean heavily on developer input.

OneBlink includes these features natively, with a broader selection of field types and controls, including multi-page forms, forms that can be embedded anywhere, and PDF form conversion - no coding required.

PowerApps supports multi-step approvals and submission events via PowerAutomate, but configuring these often requires familiarity with flows and Microsoft licensing boundaries.

OneBlink enables approvals and automated workflows directly within the platform, without needing external tools - allowing non-technical users to digitise processes quickly and effectively.

PowerApps apps are accessible via web and the PowerApps mobile container, but cannot be deployed as standalone PWAs. Draft saving and offline functionality are possible but need developer-led configuration.

OneBlink apps are PWA by default, offering true offline readiness, background syncing, and progressive deployment without needing extra infrastructure or containers.

Both platforms offer similar advanced capabilities, but PowerApps typically requires developer support to enable features such as dynamic field logic.

With OneBlink, many of these tools are available to business users without writing code, speeding up delivery times for compliance-heavy workflows.

PowerApps provides access to custom connectors and PCF component development - ideal for experienced dev teams. However, full SDK usage, CDN hosting, and API hosting all fall outside the scope of the Per App Plan.

OneBlink also supports advanced development through its SDK and API layer but places equal emphasis on enabling non-developers. Teams can prototype with no-code tools, then extend or integrate where needed, bridging both skill sets.

Both platforms are ISO 27001 certified and support MFA, role-based access, and environment control. PowerApps stores data within Microsoft’s Azure regions, while OneBlink - compared as like the PowerApps of the AWS world - provides similar sovereignty and compliance assurance across AWS infrastructure.

OneBlink’s security posture also includes built-in virus scanning, PDF receipt generation, and detailed permissioning, with less need for external tools or premium connectors.

PowerApps supports accessibility standards including WCAG 2.1, but actual compliance depends on how each app is built. The responsibility sits with the form creator to ensure proper labelling, navigation, and colour contrast.

OneBlink is designed to meet accessibility standards by default, ensuring that all form users, including those using assistive technologies, have a consistent experience.