Question 1

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

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Logic Apps is a workflow service: you build step-by-step automations (often low-code) using triggers and connectors to integrate apps like Outlook, SharePoint, Salesforce, and Slack. Azure Functions is code-first: you write code that runs in response to events. Use Logic Apps when you want orchestration and integrations with many prebuilt connectors; use Functions when you need custom logic, complex computation, or full control over code.

Question 2

When should I use Logic Apps?

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Use Logic Apps when you need to automate a business process that spans multiple systems—especially SaaS apps and Azure services. Common scenarios include approvals, notifications, file and email automation, syncing records between systems, processing messages from queues, and calling REST APIs on a schedule or when an event happens. It’s a strong fit when you want faster delivery with minimal code and built-in monitoring.

Question 3

How much does Logic Apps cost?

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Pricing depends mainly on the Logic Apps plan and how much your workflows run. In the Consumption model, you typically pay per action/connector execution and triggers, so costs scale with usage. In Standard (single-tenant), costs are tied more to the underlying compute/resources and can be better for high-throughput or predictable workloads. Premium/enterprise connectors, integration accounts (for B2B/EDI scenarios), and high execution volume can increase cost. To estimate, count expected runs per month, actions per run, and whether you need premium connectors.

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