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Autorun vs Microsoft Power Apps

Discover why Autorun's ready-to-use ecommerce platform provides more value than building custom solutions with Microsoft Power Apps.

Platform Overview

Before diving into specific features, here's a high-level comparison of both platforms.

Autorun

Autorun is a complete, ready-to-use ecommerce platform with specialized features for online retail. Launch your store quickly with built-in payment processing, inventory management, and customer tools—all without writing code.

Power Apps

Microsoft Power Apps is a low-code development platform for building custom business applications. While flexible, it requires technical expertise to build ecommerce functionality from scratch and integrate with necessary services.

Feature
Autorun
Power Apps
Ecommerce Readiness
Purpose-built for ecommerce with all essential features included
Requires building ecommerce features from scratch
Time to Launch
Launch in weeks with pre-built components
3-6+ months of development before launch
Technical Requirements
No coding required for basic setup and operations
Requires development expertise and ongoing technical maintenance
Scalability
Built for ecommerce scale with optimized performance
Requires careful architecture planning for high-volume scenarios
Ongoing Maintenance
Updates and security patches handled automatically
Requires dedicated resources for updates and maintenance
Total Cost of Ownership
Predictable subscription pricing with no development costs
High development costs plus licensing and ongoing maintenance
Specialized Ecommerce Features
Comprehensive set of retail-specific features ready to use
Must be custom-built or integrated from third parties

Key Advantages of Autorun

Purpose-Built for Ecommerce

Autorun was designed specifically for online retail, with all necessary ecommerce features included and optimized. Power Apps is a general-purpose tool requiring significant customization to create ecommerce functionality.

No Technical Expertise Required

With Autorun, business users can manage their entire ecommerce operation without technical knowledge. Power Apps requires developers to build, customize, and maintain applications, creating ongoing dependency on technical resources.

Faster Return on Investment

Autorun allows businesses to start selling in weeks versus months of development with Power Apps. This dramatically accelerates your ability to generate revenue and see return on your investment.

Why Businesses Choose Autorun Over Power Apps

  • Launch your online store in weeks instead of months of custom development
  • No technical expertise required to set up and manage your store
  • All essential ecommerce features included without additional development
  • Significantly lower total cost compared to custom Power Apps development
  • Automatic updates and security maintenance without technical resources
  • Specialized ecommerce tools optimized for online retail operations
  • Built-in payment processing with no custom integration required
  • Dedicated support team with ecommerce industry expertise

Ready for a Purpose-Built Ecommerce Solution?

Join hundreds of businesses that chose Autorun's specialized platform over the complexity and cost of custom development with Power Apps—and started selling in weeks instead of months.