Custom software takes months. Power Apps delivers in weeks. Here is when each is the right call.
6 min read · 1 September 2026
Most internal processes do not need a bespoke software project. They need a well-built app on a platform that already exists. Here is the honest comparison.
A custom build means requirements, development, testing and deployment, typically months, and a budget to match. It makes sense for complex, customer-facing products. For an internal leave form, it is overkill.