What is Power Apps for Microsoft 365? Business Apps Built with E3/E5 and the Boundary with Premium
About this article
Reviewing official Microsoft Power Platform licensing information as of September 17, 2026, this guide clarifies the Power Apps usage rights bundled with M365 E3/E5 from a practical perspective.Validation Status: 📘 Official Microsoft Information Confirmed / Actual Hardware Not Tested
Power Apps is a service for building forms, lists, and business screens with low code. M365 E3/E5 includes Microsoft 365 data andstandard connectorlimited Power Apps usage rights centered around the use of these, but this is not the same as Power Apps Premium.
First Boundaries to Learn
| Configuration | Considered under M365 usage rights | Check Premium |
|---|---|---|
| SharePoint / Microsoft 365 data | ○ | – |
| standard connector | ○ | – |
| premium connector | – | ○ |
| custom connector | – | ○ |
| on-premises gateway | – | ○ |
| Advanced usage such as Dataverse | Check conditions | Likely to be ○ |
According to the official Microsoft FAQ, Microsoft 365 users can continue to run standalone apps that extend Microsoft 365 using standard connectors. On the other hand, many connectors such as SQL, Azure, and Dynamics 365 are classified as Premium.
Try This First: Display a SharePoint List
As your first learning material, a canvas app that uses a SharePoint test list as a data source is safe. Specify the list in the Items property of the gallery and display the title using a label.
SortByColumns(
Filter(Tasks, Status.Value <> "完了"),
"Created",
SortOrder.Descending
)
This is an example of displaying uncompleted items in descending order of creation. It does not perform deletions or batch updates.
Check This
In addition to the appearance of the app, check thelicense classification of the connected connectors. Power Apps App details provides a way to verify the license designation.
Change One Part
<> "完了" to = "対応中", and verify that only the displayed target changes.
Do Not Assume 2019 Transition Measures Apply Today
While there were transition measures for connectors previously reclassified from standard to Premium, the official Microsoft FAQ states that the extension period ended on October 1, 2024, and in-product license enforcement began on April 1, 2025. It is crucial not to carry over outdated explanations from older articles—such as using SQL connectors with Office 365 alone—into the present day.
For Professional Use
Verify the license designation in App details before production rollout
Check the rights of all users, not just the maker
Do not overlook the impact of adding a single premium connector
Clarify the system of record for data using SharePoint, Dataverse, or similar
Consider environment separation for development, testing, and production
Official and Primary Information Sources
Licensing overview for Microsoft Power Platform: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/admin/pricing-billing-skus
Power Apps licensing FAQs: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/admin/powerapps-flow-licensing-faq
Check license designation for an app: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/maker/canvas-apps/license-designation
Power Apps for Microsoft 365 does not mean that Power Apps Premium is free.Starting from M365 extensions centered around standard connectorsallows you to test value while avoiding licensing pitfalls.
