Process Automation

Speed. Power Platform is a collection of tools that allow for rapid development of business apps via Low-Code, No-Code. The platform contains ready-made functionalities, such as integrations, user-interface elements, data management, security, rendering etc. that allow for apps to be developed even 10x faster, compared to traditional development. Customizations are possible by adding custom-built components and integrations with cloud-based and on-prem based systems.

No. Power Platform can be licensed separately, although it might be also bundled as parts of Dynamics 365 Licensing.

Yes. In fact, the Power Platform licenses that are part of Office 365 do not have - among other - two key elements: the Dataverse repository and Premium Connectors. Both are basic building blocks for advanced application workloads and important enablers for professional development of business apps on Power Platform. Embedded licenses in Office 365 are however a great way to start exploring the capabilities of Power Apps and Power Automate in the context of Microsoft Office - especially in combination with SharePoint Online and OneDrive, as data repositories.

Yes - for your internal usage in the company, as all users of the app must be licensed. Building mobile apps for businesses on Power Platform is by far the fastest way to get applications out to business workers.

No - for your customers, who do not have an account in your Active Directory.

No. Microsoft builds part of their ecosystem of Dynamics 365 applications on the same foundation as Power Platform, but they are not the same thing. Power Platform offers the building bricks that can be used to build custom applications. Dynamics 365 applications are ready-made apps from Microsoft to be configured and immediately used.