Parameter

Bespoke Platform creation

License
Integration
Logic for creating Apps

Facilities
Version Control
Added in Other Apps
Feature to track the usage
Focus Area
Control
Ideal for
 Model-Driven Apps
Model-Driven Apps is an AppModule enabling users to design and develop component-focused apps to implement an end-to-
To implement and develop Model-Driven Apps one needs, The license of Dynamics 365 Product ( CE : Finance: Operations)
Model-Driven Apps can connect and interact with only one data connector that is Data Verse.
Logic implementation can be done in multiple ways including : Business Rules , Workflows, Actions, Plugins
The design and view of App are governed by the components been utilized in the application.
Low code or no code approach for app development
Does not support version control, changes once done have to be rolled back by subsequent deployment.
Can not be added or utilized in Microsoft Teams and specific to users of Dynamics.
Does not have any specific feature to track the usage of the implemented app.
Data, User experience and data model
Controlled by the input provided in form of data
Works best at task based and user-based apps
  Canvas App
Canvas App is an AppModule enabling users to design and develop task-specific apps with designing flexibility.
To implement and develop Canvas Apps one needs, The license of Power Platform and Necessary Roles and Permission in Data
Canvas Apps can connect and interact with over 350+ Connectors, empowering users to have more functionalities.
Logic implementation is app-specific and can be done through : Excel-like formula and conditional checks
Design of application is more user friendly and larger flexibility for the developer to cater to look and feel requirement.
Drag and drop facility for creation of apps
Supports version control and changes once done can be reverted at any point through a simple click.
Supports and can be used in Microsoft Teams with no efforts, within spec of seconds.
A feature offered by Microsoft which helps to track the usage of an app developed, offering avenues to improvise and make it
User experience
Provides almost all types of user control over single aspect
Complicated business apps