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LightSwitch

byMicrosoft
in Rapid Mobile App Development Tools
4.0

Overview

Product Information on LightSwitch

Updated 13th October 2025

What is LightSwitch?

LightSwitch is a software developed by Microsoft that enables users to build business applications for desktop, web, and cloud environments. The software provides a simplified development environment where users can quickly design data-centric applications using a combination of visual tools and predefined templates. It supports integration with various data sources such as SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, and SharePoint. LightSwitch focuses on streamlining the application development process by automating user interface generation and facilitating validation, authentication, and deployment features. The software addresses business challenges related to automating workflows, managing data, and enhancing productivity by making it easier for organizations to create and maintain custom applications without requiring extensive programming knowledge.

LightSwitch Pricing

LightSwitch software from Microsoft uses a licensing-based pricing model, typically available as part of broader Visual Studio packages. The software is generally accessed through purchase of specific editions or subscriptions, with pricing varying based on features and enterprise needs. Separate enterprise licenses may cover additional deployment or user requirements. No standalone LightSwitch pricing is published after integration into larger development platforms.

Overall experience with LightSwitch

Technical Director
50M - 250M USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Microsoft Lightswitch, easy to use, but powerful.”

4.0
May 31, 2017
Microsoft development tools are the best because of their integration with all of their products and tools like Visual Studio.
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CRITICAL

About Company

Company Description

Updated 11th August 2023

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.

Company Details

Updated 25th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://microsoft.com

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LightSwitch Likes & Dislikes

Like

Ease of creating data entities via multiple methods. Either using the built-in application database, or a direct import.

Dislike

Cost.New features/updates are not added regularly.

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    Microsoft Lightswitch, easy to use, but powerful.

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    May 31, 2017
    Microsoft development tools are the best because of their integration with all of their products and tools like Visual Studio.
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