How to create SharePoint web parts without coding (2026 guide)
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There are four practical ways to create SharePoint web parts without writing code in 2026: (1) native SharePoint web parts — free and instant, but limited to generic layouts; (2) Power Apps — flexible forms and workflows, included in most Microsoft 365 plans for basic scenarios and roughly €19 per user/month for Premium; (3) an AI no-code builder such as Sharelio, the AI platform for building SharePoint tools — €300/month per tenant with unlimited components, each generated in minutes from a plain-language description; and (4) hiring custom SPFx development — €3,000–8,000 and 6–12 weeks per web part, the only option where code is written (by someone else) for you.
For most internal tools — trackers, forms, dashboards, directories — a no-code builder or Power Apps covers the need. Custom development only pays off for deep integrations or complex business logic. The table below compares cost, delivery time, maintenance and required skills for each option.
| Option | Cost | Time per web part | Maintenance | Skills needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native SharePoint web parts | Included in Microsoft 365 | Minutes | None (Microsoft updates them) | None |
| Power Apps | Basic: included in Microsoft 365 · Premium: ~€19/user/month | Days to weeks | Medium — you maintain each app | Power user / citizen developer |
| Sharelio (AI no-code builder) | €300/month per tenant, unlimited components | Minutes | None — managed, audited runtime | None — plain language |
| Custom SPFx development | €3,000–8,000 per web part | 6–12 weeks | High — you own the code and its updates | Professional developers |
When are native SharePoint web parts enough?
SharePoint ships with around 40 built-in web parts: lists, document libraries, quick links, news, people, events. They cost nothing extra, work immediately and Microsoft maintains them. If you just need to surface an existing list or library on a page, start here.
Their limits show up fast: you cannot add custom logic, cross-list views, conditional forms or your own visual layouts. A native list web part shows the list as-is — it cannot become an incident tracker with priorities, owners and status workflows.
When should you use Power Apps?
Power Apps is Microsoft's low-code platform, strongest when you need complex multi-step workflows (with Power Automate), mobile apps, or connections to systems outside Microsoft 365. Basic use against SharePoint lists is included in most Microsoft 365 plans; Premium connectors cost roughly €19 per user per month — for a 500-person company that is about €9,500/month if everyone needs access.
Embedded in a SharePoint page, however, a Power App renders inside an iframe-like container: it doesn't inherit the page's look, loads noticeably slower and each app is something a person built and must maintain. Building a polished app typically takes days to weeks of a power user's time.
When does custom SPFx development make sense?
SPFx (SharePoint Framework) is the official model for custom web parts, and hiring a consultancy to build one costs €3,000–8,000 per web part with a 6–12 week timeline, based on typical European rates. It is the right choice when you need complex business logic, pixel-perfect custom UX, or deep integrations with ERPs and external APIs — things no no-code tool does well.
Factor in ownership costs: SPFx projects need updates when SharePoint or Node.js versions change, and every future change request is a new quote. If you only need one specific component built for you, Sharelio also offers a done-for-you web part at a fixed price — built on its audited runtime, so there is no code for your team to maintain afterwards.
When is an AI no-code builder like Sharelio the right choice?
Sharelio generates SharePoint web parts from a plain-language description: you type "an incident tracker with priority, status and owner", it provisions the SharePoint lists in your tenant and publishes a working component in minutes. Pricing is €300/month per tenant with unlimited components and users — a full year (€3,600) costs about the same as a single consultant-built web part.
Unlike AI code generators, Sharelio's AI produces declarative configurations interpreted by a closed, auditable SPFx runtime that IT installs and reviews once. No AI-generated code ever runs in your tenant, every component is inventoried in a governance panel, and data stays in SharePoint lists you own.
Its limits, honestly: Sharelio covers internal tools — trackers, forms, dashboards, directories, portals — inside SharePoint. It is not the tool for complex external integrations or heavy custom business logic; that is where custom SPFx development (option 3) earns its price.
Which option should you choose?
- You just need to show an existing list or library: native SharePoint web parts. Free, instant.
- You need one complex workflow or a mobile app beyond SharePoint pages: Power Apps.
- You need one bespoke component with heavy logic or external integrations: custom SPFx development (€3,000–8,000) — or Sharelio's fixed-price done-for-you service if it fits the runtime.
- You have a recurring stream of internal-tool requests: an AI builder like Sharelio — €300/month, unlimited components, minutes each, with IT governance built in.
Frequently asked questions
Can I create SharePoint web parts for free?
Yes, with limits. SharePoint's native web parts (lists, libraries, links, news) are included in Microsoft 365 at no extra cost. Anything custom — your own layouts, logic or combined data views — requires either a licensed tool (Power Apps Premium ~€19/user/month, Sharelio €300/month per tenant) or paid development (€3,000–8,000 per web part).
What does a custom SharePoint web part cost in 2026?
A consultancy-built SPFx web part typically costs €3,000–8,000 and takes 6–12 weeks, depending on complexity and country. Fixed-price productized alternatives exist: Sharelio's done-for-you service delivers a component on its audited runtime at a closed price, and its self-service platform costs €300/month for unlimited components.
Do I need to know SPFx or JavaScript to use Sharelio?
No. You describe the tool you need in plain language (English or Spanish) and Sharelio generates it, provisioning the SharePoint lists automatically. IT installs one standard SPFx package once; after that, no development skills are involved.
Is Power Apps the same as a SharePoint web part?
No. A Power App can be embedded in a SharePoint page, but it renders in its own container, doesn't inherit the page design and is licensed per user. A web part is a native SharePoint page component. Power Apps is stronger for complex workflows; web parts are stronger for tools that live inside SharePoint pages.
Is it safe to let AI generate components in a Microsoft 365 tenant?
It depends on what the AI outputs. Running AI-generated code in a tenant is a real risk. Sharelio avoids it by design: the AI only generates declarative configurations, which a closed, IT-audited runtime interprets. No generated code executes in the tenant, and IT can deactivate any component centrally.