Google App Maker Vs PowerApps

Google App Maker vs. Microsoft Power Apps: Feature Comparison

Google App Maker was discontinued in January 2021. Microsoft Power Apps is the current low-code application platform for enterprise use. This page compares Google App Maker's capabilities to Microsoft Power Apps — and explains why enterprises that were on App Maker have moved to Power Apps, AppSheet, or Microsoft's Power Platform.

Key facts

• Google App Maker was discontinued January 19, 2021. It is no longer available.
• Microsoft Power Apps is available in all Microsoft 365 and Power Platform plans.
• Power Apps has two types: canvas apps (flexible UI) and model-driven apps (data-first, built on Dataverse).
• Power Apps connects to 900+ data sources via Power Platform connectors.
• EPC Group: 29-year Microsoft consulting firm specializing in Power Platform deployments.

Google App Maker vs. Microsoft Power Apps: feature comparison

| Feature | Google App Maker | Microsoft Power Apps | |---|---|---| | Status | Discontinued (Jan 2021) | Active and supported | | App types | Script-based web apps | Canvas apps, model-driven apps, pages | | Data platform | G Suite (Sheets, Drive, BigQuery) | Dataverse (native), 900+ connectors | | AI integration | Limited | Copilot Studio agents, AI Builder, Copilot in Power Apps | | Governance | G Suite admin | Power Platform admin center, DLP policies, CoE Starter Kit | | Pricing | Included in G Suite (discontinued) | Included in Microsoft 365; Power Apps Premium: $20/user/mo | | Enterprise capabilities | Limited | Full enterprise: RBAC, business process flows, plug-in logic | | Offline support | Limited | Canvas apps support offline mode | | Mobile support | Browser-only | Native iOS and Android Power Apps mobile | | Microsoft 365 integration | None | Native: Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Outlook |

Why enterprises migrated from App Maker to Power Apps

When Google discontinued App Maker in January 2021, organizations needed to migrate their apps. Most enterprises already on Microsoft 365 chose Power Apps. Here is why.

• Dataverse — Power Apps' native data platform supports complex enterprise data models. App Maker relied on G Suite data sources.
• Microsoft 365 integration — Power Apps connects natively to SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, and Excel without custom connectors.
• Dynamics 365 connection — model-driven Power Apps built on Dataverse run directly inside Dynamics 365.
• Enterprise governance — Power Platform admin center provides environment management, DLP policies, and tenant isolation. App Maker had minimal governance controls.
• AI capabilities — Power Apps now includes Copilot for UI generation, AI Builder for image classification and form processing, and Copilot Studio for custom agents.

Power Apps governance for enterprise

Enterprise Power Apps deployments require governance controls. Microsoft provides these natively in the Power Platform admin center.

• Environment management — separate production, development, and test environments with access controls.
• DLP policies — Data Loss Prevention policies that control which connectors can be used together in the same app.
• Tenant isolation — prevent data exfiltration by blocking certain outbound connector flows.
• Power Platform admin center — centralized monitoring of app usage, maker activity, and connector usage.
• CoE Starter Kit — Microsoft's free Center of Excellence toolkit for analytics on environment activity, app quality, and maker compliance.

Power Apps vs. AppSheet (Google's replacement)

Google replaced App Maker with AppSheet — a no-code app builder acquired from AppSheet Inc. in 2020. Here is how it compares to Power Apps in 2026.

| Feature | AppSheet | Power Apps | |---|---|---| | Ecosystem | Google Workspace | Microsoft 365 | | Data sources | Sheets, BigQuery, Cloud SQL | Dataverse, 900+ connectors | | Enterprise governance | AppSheet Core/Enterprise plans | Power Platform admin center + CoE Kit | | AI integration | AppSheet AI (Duet AI) | Copilot, AI Builder, Copilot Studio | | Best for | Google Workspace-native orgs | Microsoft 365-native orgs |

Frequently asked questions

Is Google App Maker still available?

No. Google discontinued App Maker on January 19, 2021. Apps built in App Maker stopped working on that date. Google recommended users migrate to AppSheet as the replacement product.

What replaced Google App Maker?

Google replaced App Maker with AppSheet — a no-code platform acquired in 2020. For organizations already on Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Apps is the direct alternative with deeper Microsoft ecosystem integration.

Is Power Apps included in Microsoft 365?

Power Apps for Microsoft 365 (basic canvas apps with standard connectors) is included in most Microsoft 365 plans. Power Apps Premium ($20/user/month) is required for Dataverse access, premium connectors, and model-driven apps.

What is the difference between canvas apps and model-driven apps in Power Apps?

Canvas apps give full UI design control — build any layout from scratch. Model-driven apps are built on Dataverse and use a component-based UI. Model-driven apps are used inside Dynamics 365 and support complex business process flows, RBAC, and plugin logic.

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