Custom "Apps" in Dynamics 365

A simpler, less costly alternative to Microsoft 1st-Party applications.

Build Powerful, Scalable Apps Tailored to Your Business Needs

Implementing Dynamics 365 doesn’t have to be complex or costly. Leverage the Dynamics platform to deploy simple, purpose-built apps tailored to your organization’s unique business needs.

What’s Possible with a Custom App?

Real-World Use Cases for Custom Model-Driven Apps

  • Simple Relationship (Contact) Management

  • Event Management

  • Project Management

  • Human Resource Management

  • Healthcare Management

  • Compliance & Risk Management

  • Non-profit and Fundraising

  • Custom Business Process Automation

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Benefits of Custom Applications

Cost-Effectiveness

  • Model-Driven Apps allow you to pay only for what you need, avoiding the higher licensing costs of full Dynamics 365 1st-party applications.

  • With Power Apps per-app or per-user plans, businesses can save money by building custom solutions instead of purchasing a full Dynamics 365 license.

  • Model-Driven Apps allow you to pay only for what you need, avoiding the higher licensing costs of full Dynamics 365 1st-party applications.

  • With Power Apps per-app or per-user plans, businesses can save money by building custom solutions instead of purchasing a full Dynamics 365 license.

Flexibility & Customization

  • Model-Driven Apps offer greater flexibility, allowing businesses to tailor solutions exactly to their needs rather than adapting to the predefined processes of a 1st-party Dynamics 365 app.

  • You can customize forms, views, workflows, and business logic to match unique business processes.

  • Model-Driven Apps offer greater flexibility, allowing businesses to tailor solutions exactly to their needs rather than adapting to the predefined processes of a 1st-party Dynamics 365 app.

  • You can customize forms, views, workflows, and business logic to match unique business processes.

No Unnecessary Features or Complexity

  • Microsoft 1st-party apps (like Dynamics 365 Sales, Customer Service, etc.) come with many built-in features, some of which may not be relevant to your organization.

  • With Model-Driven Apps, you only include what’s necessary, keeping the system lightweight and easy to use.

  • Microsoft 1st-party apps (like Dynamics 365 Sales, Customer Service, etc.) come with many built-in features, some of which may not be relevant to your organization.

  • With Model-Driven Apps, you only include what’s necessary, keeping the system lightweight and easy to use.

Easier Licensing & User Management

  • Dynamics 365 1st-party apps require full enterprise licenses for all users, which can be expensive.

  • Model-Driven Apps can be assigned to specific users based on roles and needs, making licensing more affordable and flexible.

  • Dynamics 365 1st-party apps require full enterprise licenses for all users, which can be expensive.

  • Model-Driven Apps can be assigned to specific users based on roles and needs, making licensing more affordable and flexible.

Faster & Simpler Deployment

  • Model-Driven Apps are built using Power Platform, allowing for rapid deployment without the need for extensive setup.

  • 1st-party Dynamics 365 applications require more configurations, integrations, and data migration efforts, making their implementation longer and more complex.

  • Model-Driven Apps are built using Power Platform, allowing for rapid deployment without the need for extensive setup.

  • 1st-party Dynamics 365 applications require more configurations, integrations, and data migration efforts, making their implementation longer and more complex.

More Control Over Future Enhancements

  • With a Model-Driven App, your business controls updates, feature enhancements, and changes without waiting for Microsoft’s release cycles.

  • 1st-party Dynamics 365 apps follow Microsoft’s roadmap, meaning updates may include unwanted changes, breaking customizations, or removing features.

  • With a Model-Driven App, your business controls updates, feature enhancements, and changes without waiting for Microsoft’s release cycles.

  • 1st-party Dynamics 365 apps follow Microsoft’s roadmap, meaning updates may include unwanted changes, breaking customizations, or removing features.

Overall, custom apps in Dynamics 365 can be used in almost any department across an organization that needs to automate processes, track business data, or enhance collaboration and decision-making.

Need Help Deciding?

Custom App

A company typically needs a custom app within Dynamics 365 when standard functionality doesn't fully support its unique business processes, workflows, or integration needs.

1st-Party Dynamics 365 App

If you require enterprise-level features, out-of-the-box AI, and deep Microsoft support.