Microsoft Named Leader In 2025 Forrester Wave For Low-Code Platforms

Microsoft has been recognized as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Low-Code Platforms for Professional Developers, Q2 2025, earning top marks for both strategic vision and current product offering.

The report, authored by Forrester analyst John Bratincevic, praises Microsoft’s roadmap for “balancing innovation with core product and commercial improvement.”

The recognition highlights Microsoft’s continued momentum in the low-code space, driven by the rapid adoption of its Power Platform.

Now used by over 56 million people monthly (a 27% year-over-year increase) the platform is positioned at the intersection of AI innovation, enterprise scalability, and developer empowerment.

Strategic Vision Anchored In AI

A cornerstone of Microsoft’s leadership is its integration of AI across the Power Platform, enabling professional developers to build intelligent, scalable applications with greater speed and efficiency.

Forrester cites Microsoft’s “exemplary” vision and its focus on “AI-infused use cases and AppGen’s potential to disrupt both software development and enterprise economics.”

The platform supports everything from agent-based automation to visual workflow design, making it accessible to both code-first developers and business users.

Microsoft’s approach aligns with Forrester’s broader view of the low-code market, which is evolving into a new category of “Application Generation” platforms, where solutions are increasingly generated, adapted, and managed by AI.

Enterprise-Ready Platform

In addition to AI capabilities, Microsoft earned high marks in governance, security, and scalability… areas critical to large organisations managing complex environments.

Features such as managed availability, comprehensive governance tooling and enterprise-grade security certifications differentiate the platform.

Broad Developer Ecosystem And Market Impact

The Power Platform’s enterprise-grade features are matched by its developer-centric tools and integrations.

It enables collaboration across IT and business units, whilst maintaining visibility and control, a key requirement for modern digital transformation initiatives.

This year’s recognition follows a pattern of strong market validation.

Microsoft continues to be a dominant force in low-code innovation, with its platform supporting mission-critical use cases across industries.

Looking Ahead

With low-code adoption surging and AI transforming software development, Microsoft appears well-positioned to shape the next generation of enterprise applications.