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Microsoft Power Apps vs Softr:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Softr had more branded searches than Microsoft Power Apps among no-code and low-code app builders in New Zealand. Softr had about 4,450 branded searches, while Microsoft Power Apps had 1,220. Softr made up 65.9% of all no-code and low-code app builder searches we track, and Microsoft Power Apps accounted for 18.1%. 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 Softr in two. Microsoft Power Apps was mentioned before Softr in four out of five answers.

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

Who do people search for more?

Softr, about 4 searches for every 1 for Microsoft Power Apps

Softr 4.5K searchesMicrosoft Power Apps 1.2K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Microsoft Power Apps, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Softr in 2

Microsoft Power Apps in 4 of 5Softr in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Microsoft Power Apps, named ahead of Softr in 4 of 5 answers

Microsoft Power Apps first in 4Softr first in 1

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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. Softr was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Microsoft Power Apps was listed before Softr in four out of five answers.

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 Softr more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Microsoft Power Apps and Softr 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 Softr among no-code and low-code app builders in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Softr, Microsoft Power Apps. 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 Softr 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, Softr gained share of searches among no-code and low-code app builders in New Zealand, from 63.2% to 65.9%.

  2. 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%.

How are branded searches counted?

8 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Microsoft Power Apps’ and Softr’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

Softr

4 branded search terms

  • softr
  • softr app builder
  • softr io
  • softr notion

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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