Question 1

What's the difference between Azure Logic Apps and Azure Functions?

Accepted Answer

Logic Apps is a workflow service: you build step-by-step automations using triggers, actions, and connectors (often with little or no code). Azure Functions is for writing code that runs on demand (serverless functions). Use Logic Apps when you need to connect many systems and manage a process (approvals, routing, retries). Use Functions when you need custom logic, complex computation, or code-first control.

Question 2

When should I use Logic Apps?

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Use Logic Apps when you need to automate a business process or integration across multiple systems—especially SaaS apps and enterprise services—using built-in connectors. Common scenarios include: moving files between systems, processing emails and attachments, approval workflows, syncing records between CRM/ERP and databases, calling APIs on a schedule, and event-driven notifications. If your workflow is mostly “connect A to B to C” with governance and reliability features, Logic Apps is a strong fit.

Question 3

How much does Logic Apps cost?

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Pricing depends mainly on the plan and how many times your workflow runs. In the Consumption model, you typically pay per action execution and connector usage, so costs scale with runs and steps. In the Standard model (single-tenant), costs are tied more to the underlying compute/runtime and can be better for high-throughput or predictable workloads. Other cost factors include: number of actions per run, frequency of triggers, use of premium/enterprise connectors, data retention needs, and any related services (e.g., storage, monitoring, API Management). Always estimate with the Azure Pricing Calculator using your expected run volume and connector types.

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