Azure Logic Apps
by Microsoft · iPaaS
Microsoft cloud integration service for Dynamics 365 and enterprise apps.
- Works with
- Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite
- Deployment
- Cloud, Hybrid
- Company size
- SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise
- Pricing
- Subscription
- Founded
- 1975
- Headquarters
- Redmond, Washington, USA
Overview
Azure Logic Apps is Microsoft's cloud integration and workflow-automation service for building automated workflows that connect apps, data, and services. Workflows are designed in a visual, low-code designer using triggers and actions, and draw on a large shared library of connectors (the same connector platform used by Power Automate) spanning Microsoft and third-party SaaS, on-premises systems, protocols, and B2B/EDI. It is a core component of Azure's integration services for both lightweight automation and enterprise integration.
Logic Apps comes in two models. The original Consumption plan runs each workflow in Microsoft's multi-tenant infrastructure and bills per action/connector execution. The newer Standard plan runs single-tenant on a dedicated hosting model, supports multiple workflows per app, includes built-in connectors that run in-process for higher throughput, and (unlike Consumption) does not require a separate paid Integration Account to use schemas, maps, and B2B artifacts. Enterprise integration scenarios such as EDI (X12, EDIFACT), AS2, and XML processing are supported via integration account artifacts.
Azure Logic Apps is part of Microsoft Azure and is commonly used alongside Dynamics 365, Office 365, and other Azure services. It connects to on-premises systems through the on-premises data gateway and integrates with Azure security, monitoring, and DevOps tooling.
Screenshots & demo
Demo video from the vendor's YouTube channel. Screenshots sourced from Microsoft.
Features & capabilities
Connectors
Shared connector ecosystem for Microsoft and third-party systems.
- 1,000+ managed connectors (shared with Power Platform)
- Connectors for Dynamics 365, Office 365, SQL, SharePoint and Salesforce
- Built-in (in-process) connectors in the Standard plan for higher throughput
- Enterprise connectors for SAP, IBM MQ and others
- Custom connector support via OpenAPI
Workflow Design
Visual building of trigger/action workflows.
- Low-code visual designer with triggers and actions
- Conditions, loops, switches and parallel branches
- Stateful and stateless workflows (Standard)
- Expressions and data operations for transformation
- Multiple workflows per logic app in Standard
Enterprise Integration (B2B/EDI)
B2B and message-processing capabilities.
- EDI support for X12 and EDIFACT
- AS2 messaging for secure B2B exchange
- XML validation, transform and flat-file processing
- Integration account for trading partners, agreements, schemas and maps
- Liquid templates for JSON/XML transformation
Hybrid Connectivity
Connect to on-premises and private resources.
- On-premises data gateway for local systems
- Virtual network integration in the Standard plan
- Hybrid deployment option for on-prem/edge (containerized runtime)
- Private endpoints and access restrictions
Hosting & Pricing Models
Consumption and Standard execution models.
- Consumption plan: multi-tenant, pay-per-action execution
- Standard plan: single-tenant, dedicated hosting with reserved capacity
- Standard includes schemas/maps without a separate Integration Account
- Elastic scaling based on plan
Monitoring & DevOps
Operational and lifecycle tooling on Azure.
- Run history and tracking with Azure Monitor / Log Analytics
- Alerts and diagnostics
- ARM/Bicep templates and CI/CD for deployment
- Integration with Azure security and identity (Entra ID)
Common use cases
- Automating workflows across Dynamics 365, Office 365, and Azure services
- Integrating SAP or other ERP systems with Microsoft applications
- B2B/EDI and AS2 trading-partner exchange
- Event-driven processing with Azure services (Service Bus, Event Grid)
- Connecting on-premises systems to the cloud via the data gateway
- Building scheduled or triggered data-movement and notification flows
- Orchestrating API calls and serverless functions in enterprise integrations
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- Deep native integration with the Microsoft/Azure and Dynamics 365 ecosystem
- Shares a 1,000+ connector library with Power Automate / Power Platform
- Two hosting models (Consumption multi-tenant and Standard single-tenant) for different throughput and isolation needs
Considerations
- Consumption plan's per-action billing can be hard to predict for high-volume workflows
- Richest experience assumes investment in the broader Azure platform and tooling
ERP integrations
Pricing
Consumption plan bills per trigger/action and connector call; Standard plan bills for reserved vCPU/memory capacity per hour. Azure free account credits available. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
Technical & security
- Hosting
- SaaS (multi-tenant, Consumption) and single-tenant (Standard) on Microsoft Azure; containerized hybrid runtime option
- Data residency
- US, EU, APAC
- Compliance
- SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, GDPR
- Mobile app
- No
- Languages
- English, Multiple
About the vendor
- Founded
- 1975
- Headquarters
- Redmond, Washington, USA
- Employees
- Part of Microsoft (220,000+)
- Ownership
- Public (Microsoft Corporation)
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Azure Logic Apps — frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Consumption and Standard plans?
Consumption runs each workflow in Azure's multi-tenant infrastructure and bills per action/connector execution; Standard runs single-tenant with dedicated reserved capacity, supports multiple workflows per app, and includes B2B schemas/maps without a separate Integration Account.
How does Logic Apps connect to on-premises systems?
Through the on-premises data gateway, and via virtual network integration in the Standard plan, allowing workflows to reach systems behind the corporate firewall.
Is Logic Apps the same as Power Automate?
They share the same connector platform, but Logic Apps is an Azure developer/IT-oriented service with DevOps, B2B/EDI, and enterprise hosting options, while Power Automate targets business-user automation in Microsoft 365.
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