Power Apps Alternative for SharePoint Online
Looking for a Power Apps alternative for building business applications on SharePoint Online?
Sintel Apps is a SharePoint-focused no-code and low-code application platform for Microsoft 365.
Build modern forms, workflows, approvals, business logic and dashboards directly on SharePoint Online — while keeping your business data within your Microsoft 365 environment.
Why Consider an Alternative to Microsoft Power Apps?
Microsoft Power Apps is a powerful low-code platform for building applications across many different data sources and Microsoft services.
However, organisations that primarily build business applications on SharePoint Online may prefer a platform designed specifically around SharePoint and Microsoft 365.
Sintel Apps provides a SharePoint-focused approach, combining modern forms, workflows, approvals, business logic and dashboards in a single application platform.
Sintel Apps vs Microsoft Power Apps
Both Sintel Apps and Microsoft Power Apps can be used to build business applications, but they are designed with different approaches in mind.
Power Apps is a broad low-code platform that supports many data sources and application scenarios. Sintel Apps is focused specifically on building business applications on SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365.
The right choice depends on your application requirements, existing Microsoft 365 environment and preferred development approach.
| Capability | Microsoft Power Apps | Sintel Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | General low-code applications | SharePoint business applications |
| SharePoint Online | Supported | Native focus |
| Forms | Yes | Yes |
| Business logic | Yes | Yes |
| Workflows & approvals | Typically with Power Automate | Built-in workflows + Power Automate |
| Dashboards & reporting | Via Power BI or custom components | Built-in dashboards & reporting |
| Multiple data sources | Extensive connector ecosystem | SharePoint-focused with integrations |
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When Is Sintel Apps a Good Alternative to Power Apps?
Sintel Apps can be a good fit for organisations that already use SharePoint Online as the foundation for their business processes and want to build applications around existing SharePoint lists and libraries.
It is particularly suited to scenarios where applications require modern forms, business rules, approval workflows, dashboards and reporting while keeping SharePoint at the centre of the solution.
Instead of combining multiple tools to create the application experience, Sintel Apps brings these capabilities together in a SharePoint-focused platform.
HR & Employee Apps
Employee onboarding, leave requests and internal HR processes.
Approval Applications
Purchase requests, expenses, document approvals and multi-stage approval processes.
Help Desk & Customer Portals
Build help desk and ticketing applications on SharePoint Online, with an optional secure portal for external customers to create, track and manage their support tickets.
Inspections & Audits
Safety inspections, quality checks, audits and corrective actions.
Business Requests
Equipment requests, access requests, procurement and other internal processes.
Project & Process Tracking
Track projects, tasks, actions and business processes using SharePoint data.
When Might Microsoft Power Apps Be a Better Fit?
Microsoft Power Apps may be a better fit when an application needs to work extensively with multiple non-SharePoint data sources or requires capabilities from the broader Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem.
It can also be a strong choice for organisations that already have significant Power Platform expertise, governance and infrastructure in place.
Sintel Apps is primarily designed for organisations that want SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 to remain at the centre of their business applications.
Why Sintel Apps for SharePoint Online?
Sintel Apps is designed specifically for organisations that use SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 as the foundation for their business processes.
Instead of introducing a separate application data platform, Sintel Apps works directly with SharePoint lists and libraries while adding modern forms, workflows, approvals, business logic and dashboards.
This allows organisations to turn existing SharePoint data and processes into complete business applications while keeping their data within their Microsoft 365 environment.
Learn more about our SharePoint App Builder.
Looking for a Nintex Alternative?
If you’re currently using Nintex Forms or Nintex Workflow on SharePoint Online, discover how Sintel Apps can help you build modern forms, automate approvals, and manage business processes directly within Microsoft 365.
When Might Microsoft Power Apps Be a Better Fit?
Microsoft Power Apps may be a better fit when an application needs to work extensively with multiple non-SharePoint data sources or requires capabilities from the broader Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem.
It can also be a strong choice for organisations that already have significant Power Platform expertise, governance and infrastructure in place.
Sintel Apps is primarily designed for organisations that want SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 to remain at the centre of their business applications.
Why Sintel Apps for SharePoint Online?
Sintel Apps is designed specifically for organisations that use SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 as the foundation for their business processes.
Instead of introducing a separate application data platform, Sintel Apps works directly with SharePoint lists and libraries while adding modern forms, workflows, approvals, business logic and dashboards.
This allows organisations to turn existing SharePoint data and processes into complete business applications while keeping their data within their Microsoft 365 environment.
Learn more about our SharePoint App Builder.
Power Apps Alternative FAQ
1. Is Sintel Apps an alternative to Microsoft Power Apps?
Yes. Sintel Apps can be an alternative to Microsoft Power Apps for organisations that primarily want to build business applications on SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365. It combines forms, workflows, business logic, approvals and dashboards in a SharePoint-focused platform.
2. What is the main difference between Sintel Apps and Power Apps?
Microsoft Power Apps is a broad low-code platform designed to build applications using many different data sources and services. Sintel Apps is specifically focused on building business applications around SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365.
3. Does Sintel Apps store data outside SharePoint?
Business application data can remain in SharePoint lists and libraries within your Microsoft 365 environment. Sintel Apps uses SharePoint as the foundation for the applications you build.
4. Can Sintel Apps replace Power Apps for SharePoint applications?
For many SharePoint-focused business applications, Sintel Apps can provide the forms, workflows, business logic, approvals and reporting required to build a complete solution. For applications that depend extensively on other data platforms or the wider Power Platform ecosystem, Power Apps may be more appropriate.
5. Can Sintel Apps work with existing SharePoint lists?
Yes. Sintel Apps can use existing SharePoint lists and libraries, allowing organisations to build modern applications around data and processes they already have in SharePoint Online.
6. Can I use Microsoft Power Automate with Sintel Apps?
Yes. Sintel Apps includes its own workflow capabilities and can also integrate with Microsoft Power Automate when processes need to connect with other Microsoft 365 services or external systems.
7. Do I need to code to build applications with Sintel Apps?
No. Many business applications can be created using visual configuration for forms, business logic and workflows. For advanced requirements, Sintel Apps can also be extended using JavaScript, APIs and webhooks.
8. How is Sintel Apps licensed compared with Power Apps?
Sintel Apps uses its own subscription licensing model, separate from Microsoft Power Apps licensing. Visit our Pricing page for current Sintel Apps plans and licensing options.
Build SharePoint Apps with Sintel Apps
Looking for a SharePoint-focused alternative for building business applications on Microsoft 365?
Build modern forms, workflows, approvals, business logic and dashboards directly on SharePoint Online with Sintel Apps.
Start building your first application with Sintel Apps today.
