When to use Classic Workflow & Power Automate in Dataverse & Power Apps
As a solution architect/developer, its very important to find out THE BEST Solution for a business requirement in the era of AI and less-code no-code. Here is a table which explain how to decide when to use classic workflow and power automate.
| Features | Classic Workflow | Modern Flow (Power Automate) |
|---|---|---|
| License | Part of Dataverse Feature | Power Automate License Required. |
| Sync/Async | Can be Sync (Realtime) /Asyn (Background) | Always Async (Background) |
| Connection Support | No. Can use for Dataverse only | Yes. Can use for external cloud Datasources. |
| Complex Action | Not Possible. Only Custom Workflow with pro-code can extend for complexity. | Possible with complex actions. |
Hope it helps.
