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Microsoft Power Apps vs Retool:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Microsoft Power Apps had more branded searches than Retool among no-code and low-code app builders in New Zealand. Microsoft Power Apps had about 1,220 branded searches, while Retool had 220. Microsoft Power Apps made up 18.1% of all no-code and low-code app builder searches we track, and Retool accounted for 3.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about no-code and low-code app builders, Microsoft Power Apps appeared in four of the five answers and Retool in three. Microsoft Power Apps was mentioned before Retool in every answer that named either.

Among no-code and low-code app builders in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Microsoft Power Apps, about 6 searches for every 1 for Retool

Microsoft Power Apps 1.2K searchesRetool 220 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Microsoft Power Apps, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Retool in 3

Microsoft Power Apps in 4 of 5Retool in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Microsoft Power Apps, named ahead of Retool in 4 of 4 answers

Microsoft Power Apps first in 4Retool never first

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Top no-code and low-code app builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Microsoft Power Apps was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Retool was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Microsoft Power Apps was listed before Retool in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Bubble1st
  2. FlutterFlow2nd
  3. Microsoft Power Apps3rd
  4. Glide4th
  5. Retool5th
  6. Adalo6th
  7. Appsmith7th
  8. WeWeb8th
  9. Softr9th
  10. OutSystems–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Bubble5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Microsoft Power Apps4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • FlutterFlow4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Glide4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Retool3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Softr2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • WeWeb2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Adalo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Appsmith2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • OutSystems0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Microsoft Power Apps or Retool more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Microsoft Power Apps and Retool by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten no-code and low-code app builders we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Microsoft Power Apps and Retool among no-code and low-code app builders in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Microsoft Power Apps, Retool. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSoftrMicrosoft Power AppsFlutterFlowRetoolGlideWeWebAdaloBubbleOutSystemsAppsmith
Oct 202568.6%12.8%4.7%4%3%0.76%2.6%1.4%1.1%0.88%
Nov 202564.6%14.4%6.4%4.6%2.9%1.2%2.5%1.5%1.3%0.73%
Dec 202565.2%12.2%8.2%3.9%3%1.4%2.5%1.8%0.9%0.72%
Jan 202664.7%12.5%8.3%3.8%3.5%0.87%2%2.9%0.58%0.73%
Feb 202657.8%16.6%8.7%5.2%3.5%1.3%1.7%2.9%1.1%1.1%
Mar 202660.6%14.2%8.7%4.3%4.5%1.1%2.3%2.4%1.2%0.68%
Apr 202662.3%14.2%9.2%3.1%4.6%0.7%2.4%1.9%0.7%0.97%
May 202661.7%15.7%8.1%4.7%3.7%1.1%1.5%1.9%0.69%0.69%
Jun 202664.4%15.2%8.2%3.8%3.2%1.2%1.3%1.2%0.72%1%
Jul 202662.8%17.2%7.8%3.8%3%1.1%0.99%2.1%0.56%0.71%
Aug 202663.2%17.2%7.8%4.6%1.9%0.85%1%1.7%1%0.71%
Sep 202665.9%18.1%6.5%3.3%1.5%1.5%1.3%0.89%0.59%0.44%

How has the Microsoft Power Apps and Retool comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand no-code and low-code app builders in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Microsoft Power Apps gained share of searches among no-code and low-code app builders in New Zealand, from 17.2% to 18.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Retool lost share of searches among no-code and low-code app builders in New Zealand, from 4.6% to 3.3%.

How are branded searches counted?

7 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Microsoft Power Apps’ and Retool’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Microsoft Power Apps

4 branded search terms

  • microsoft power apps
  • microsoftpowerapps
  • power apps
  • powerapps

Retool

3 branded search terms

  • retool
  • retool app builder
  • retool internal tools

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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