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Alpha Anywhere |
Microsoft PowerApps |
No-Code/Low-Code Architecture |
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Rich Client and Server Programming Environment (if needed?) [+] Show / Hide Details |
Alpha Anywhere serves less experienced developers, while also allowing experienced developers to add code where and when needed, to handle functionality like security authentication, robust data integration, business logic, etc. |
PowerApps is a no-code product that does not allow developers to add code. |
Builds Mobile and Web Apps |
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Built-in Robust Offline Support and Conflict Resolution [+] Show / Hide Details |
Alpha Anywhere includes offline capability with custom synchronization rules and large media file storage built-in. |
PowerApps does not have custom synchronization rules built-in and cannot access device hardware for offline use. |
Client- and Server-side Report Writer [+] Show / Hide Details |
Alpha Anywhere controls the client and server side of the product. |
PowerApps only controls the client-side. |
Robust Workflow/Business Logic [+] Show / Hide Details |
Alpha Anywhere has the ability to create sophisticated transactional apps with integration to enterprise data and workflows. |
PowerApps has limited features and does not include any workflow capabilities. |
Robust Connectivity to Other Systems |
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Cross-platform App Development |
Alpha Anywhere produces cross-platform web and mobile apps that perform like native apps on any device, the web and the desktop, and are intuititive to use. |
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Build Multi-table Rich Media Data Capture Apps in Minutes [+] Show / Hide Details |
Alpha TransForm enables non-programmers and professional developers to build and deploy enterprise-grade offline mobile data capture apps -- with image, audio and signature capture, offline capability, GPS location capture and more -- in minutes. |
PowerApps does not offer custom keyboards, image annotation, or other mobile optimized controls and does not operate offline. |
One Button Deploy to the Cloud or Host Where You Want [+] Show / Hide Details |
Alpha Cloud takes care of installing and maintaining server software needed to run your Alpha Anywhere applications, with one-button deployment to the cloud. |
PowerApps does not offer one-button deployment to the cloud or on-premise hosting. |
Alpha Anywhere speeds app development for all users. This low-code software does the routine coding for experienced developers, and builds apps for citizen developers without code. The software also has built-in genies that speed data integration, offline capability and security. But, Alpha Anywhere rapid mobile app development always gives developers the ability to add code, if needed.
Alpha Anywhere is the emerging standard for enterprises looking to help IT developers increase their pipeline while empowering business users to build professional web and mobile business apps fast.
Why does Alpha Anywhere consistently get perfect scores from customers?
When you're evaluating these systems you'll hear a lot of good things, but you're not always getting the full story. Here are some questions you should ask to be sure you're getting all the facts.
When you hear: "We do offline."
Understand that all "offline" capabilities are not equal. Be sure to ask:
If the answer is "No," then it means your apps will likely have severe limitations that could hurt your ability to intelligently capture store and sync data.
When you hear: "We can do that."
You can't expect a no-code product to handle some of the complex business requirements of enterprise apps, like workflow or user authentication. Be sure to ask:
If the answer is "No," you'll likely burn a lot of time and money on data integration and security issues or hit severe limits as you build new apps and mobilize business processes.
When you hear: "It's easy to deploy your apps."
Understand that having to deploy mobile apps to the app stores can take extra time. Be sure to ask:
If the answer is "No," then expect frustrating delays when you launch new apps or update existing apps.
"The platform has shown me how easy it can be to build enterprise-grade, mission-critical apps. My colleagues are telling me I deserve a 'Best Programmer Award,' but the real honor goes to Alpha Software."
"Alpha Anywhere ticked all the boxes. It offered numerous out-of-the-box advantages, of which offline-capability on mobile devices was the most significant --- most other platforms didn't have that capability built-in."
"If I had used a tool rather than Alpha Anywhere, it would have taken me twice as long to launch Fast Mirror, and possibly miss a market opportunity."
“Alpha Software has robust enterprise integration capabilities &
rich client-side workflow & custom logic creation in its coding-optional development tool...”
– Gartner Magic Quadrant, Mobile Application Development Platforms
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