Power Apps for Windows

Power Apps for Windows — quick summary

Power Apps for Windows is Microsoft's native Windows application for running Power Apps canvas and model-driven applications outside a web browser. It provides employees with quick access to business apps created by their organizations while integrating with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Dataverse, Microsoft 365, and other Power Platform services. The application is available through the Microsoft Store and synchronizes automatically with your Power Apps environment.

Business app highlights

• Run organizational Power Apps directly from a native Windows application.
• Access recently used, favorite, recommended, and shared business apps.
• Connect securely to Microsoft Dataverse, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, SQL Server, and hundreds of enterprise data sources.
• Sign in using Microsoft Entra ID with enterprise-grade security and centralized administration.

Built for enterprise productivity

Power Apps for Windows allows organizations to deliver internal business applications through a dedicated desktop client while maintaining centralized management through the Power Platform. Employees can quickly access operational tools without relying exclusively on browser sessions.

Interface and ongoing enhancements

The Windows application includes personalized home pages, favorites, search, recent apps, and recommended applications. Microsoft continues expanding Windows support alongside improvements across the broader Power Platform ecosystem.

Controls, customization, and Windows integration

Users can pin favorite applications, search organizational apps, create shortcuts, and securely authenticate through Microsoft Entra ID. Enterprise administrators manage permissions, deployment, and security using Microsoft Power Platform administration tools.

Performance and system compatibility

Power Apps for Windows is available through the Microsoft Store for supported Windows devices and receives ongoing updates alongside the rest of Microsoft's Power Platform offerings.

Alternative to consider

• Mendix Studio Pro — a low-code enterprise application platform for Windows that supports rapid business application development and deployment.