Power BI

United States HQFounded 2010

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Overview

About Power BI

Microsoft Power BI is a suite of business analytics tools designed and created to help businesses systematically scrutinize data and share insights. It is a powerful and versatile software that can be used for various tasks, including Data discovery and exploration, Data analysis and modeling, Report creation and sharing, Dashboard creation and sharing, and data collaboration. Power BI is constantly being updated with new features and improvements. Some of the latest developments include The ability to connect to more data sources, create more complex reports and dashboards, use artificial intelligence to automate tasks and integrate with other Microsoft products.

At a glance

Software information

Industries served, licensing and the support Power BI provides.

Industries

  • Computer-software
  • Financial-services
  • Hospital-health-care
  • Information-technology-services
  • Marketing-advertising

Licensing

  • Proprietary
  • Monthly Payment
  • Quote Based
  • Free
  • Free version

Support

  • Online (Ticket)
  • Business Hours

Training

  • Help Guides
  • Video Guides
  • Blogs
  • Webinars
  • Case Studies
  • On-Site Training

Knowledge Base

  • Help Guides
  • Video Guides
  • Blogs
  • Webinars
  • Case Studies
  • On-Site Training
Languages (12)
ArabicBulgarianDutchEnglishFrenchGermanGreekHindiJapanesePortugueseRussianVietnamese

Review analytics

What customers report

4.5
Based on 28 verified reviews
Ease of use4.9
Features & functionality4.8
Customer support4.1
Value for money3.8
Integrations4.8

What users like the most

  • It's very affordable
  • The app regularly updates each month
  • It comes with excel integration

What users like the least

  • The software is complex to understand
  • It has difficulty processing large amounts of data
  • Desktop and web versions differ in their ability to process the data set

What users say

Review Analytics of Power BI

Every review is verified through Goodfirms before it's published.

4.528 Verified Reviews
Ease of use (13 reviews)4.6
Features & functionality (13 reviews)4.8
Customer support (13 reviews)4.1
Value for money (8 reviews)4.2
Integrations (8 reviews)4.6
Review Summary
Summarized from 28 verified reviews · Updated September 2026
Power BI is praised for its intuitive interface and strong data visualization capabilities, with users noting its ease of use and ability to handle large datasets across multiple data sources. It integrates well with Microsoft products and other applications, supports both cloud and on-premises deployment, and offers good value compared to competitors. However, reviewers mention drawbacks including its SaaS-only model, unavailability on Mac, occasional stability issues with large databases, and licensing limitations that require pro accounts for collaborative report sharing.
✦ AI-generated summary. May not reflect every review.
Detailed Reviews of Power BI
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What reviewers mention most

Jake Cowans, Founder & Chief Customer Officer at CompanyScoutsVerified Review
Posted on Oct 9, 2023

“Users can create their own data visualizations using AI-powered querie”

Overall rating5.0
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support5.0
Value for money4.0
Integrations5.0

We CompanyScouts use Power BI. Employees at every level of a business can learn more about their department using the self-service analytics application Microsoft Power BI. Organizations may collaborate on reports and share data for quicker revisions by linking Power BI with other well-known Microsoft programs, such as Excel or Teams. The platform also features end-to-end data encryption, which safeguards a company's data even when it is shared with third parties.

Rahul Vij, CEO at WebSpero SolutionsVerified Review
Posted on Jun 2, 2023

“Power BI offers an intuitive and user-friendly interface”

Overall rating5.0
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support4.0

We WebSpero Solutions use Power BI. Our agency utilizes Microsoft Power BI as our go-to Business Intelligence software. It's like having a magic wand that allows us to unravel the secrets hidden within our data and transform them into actionable insights. Power BI offers an array of powerful features and functionalities that align perfectly with our analytics needs. Our company has been using the software for three years now to analyze huge amounts of data and make better decisions. We use Power BI daily. It's not just a fancy tool that gathers dust on our virtual shelves. We dive into it every day to monitor key performance indicators, track campaign metrics, and gain a deeper understanding of our client’s digital landscapes. Power BI has become our trusty companion in the quest for data-driven success.

Arnaud McMahon, Chief Marketing Officer at Sun Valley SaunasVerified Review
Posted on Jun 2, 2023

“Power BI prioritizes data security and provides end-to-end encryption”

Overall rating4.0
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality4.0
Customer support4.0

We Sun Valley Saunas use Power BI. Many companies turn to Microsoft's Power BI tool when reaping the rewards of business intelligence. Power BI is available as downloadable software, so it can be used for analytics in the cloud or on a reporting server, whichever best suits your needs. Reports and dashboards can be generated in minutes when data from multiple sources can be synchronized in one place. Power BI's intuitive and interactive design is one of its most notable features. Users can perform data exploration, procedure-engaging visualizations, and extract valuable insights. The tool's artificial intelligence features make spotting patterns, trends, and outliers in your data simpler. In addition, Power BI is fully compatible with Microsoft Excel, so you can use all the knowledge and tools you already have with that program. This combination improves data analysis capabilities and makes the transition easy for Excel users.

Matt Magnante, Content Strategist at FitnessVoltVerified Review
Posted on Jun 2, 2023

“It is an excellent option for enterprises with limited funds”

Overall rating4.0
Ease of use4.0
Features & functionality4.0
Customer support4.0

We FitnessVolt use Power BI. The cloud-based Power BI Pro is simple for anyone to use, in my opinion. It is an excellent option for enterprises with limited funds. Microsoft also offers a premium version for large enterprises. Microsoft's website does not list the price, but it is costly. Interactive data visualizations for self-service analytics make it simple for anyone to share and collaborate. Even when exported, Microsoft ensures that your data is always secure and compliant. The software enables you to utilize intelligent tools to unearth insightful information about your organization, departments, and customers. For those unfamiliar with data preparation, Power BI Pro facilitates the creation of machine learning models to expedite the process. In addition, you will be able to view analytics in real-time.

Jeff Mains, CEO at Champion Leadership Group LLCVerified Review
Posted on Jun 2, 2023

“Power BI offers an intuitive interface and user-friendly features”

Overall rating5.0
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support5.0

We Champion Leadership Group LLC use Power BI. As the CEO of Champion Leadership Group LLC, I have come across several business intelligence software solutions, but one that truly stands out is Power BI by Microsoft. Regarding ease of use, Power BI offers an intuitive interface and user-friendly features. The software also integrates easily with other Microsoft tools and a wide range of third-party applications. When it comes to value for money, it delivers exceptional ROI. The software's capabilities justify the investment, and its positive impact on our decision-making processes makes it worth every penny. Overall, Power BI has been our company's best business intelligence software, delivering exceptional performance across all key aspects. Customer support is another crucial aspect, and for me, Microsoft excels in this area. Their support team is highly responsive and knowledgeable, promptly addressing any issues or queries.

Michael Chen, Growth Director at NottaVerified Review
Posted on Jun 2, 2023

“Power BI is easy to use and has strong visualization”

Overall rating5.0
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support4.0

We Notta use Microsoft Power BI as our Business Intelligence Software. Power BI comes with an intuitive user interface and an easy learning curve. Power BI provides high-quality, interactive visualizations to gain meaningful insights. Power BI's comprehensive security settings ensure data remains secure. Power BI is a subscription-based software, making it more expensive than other BI tools. Power BI has limited data sources, making certain data connections more difficult. While Power BI offers strong data exploration tools, it has limited reusability of its results.

Martin Lassen, Founder & CEO at GrammarHowVerified Review
Posted on Dec 15, 2022

“The best part about Power BI is that it can be used either in the cloud or on-premises”

Overall rating4.0
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support4.0
Value for money4.0
Integrations4.0

We GrammarHow use Power BI. In my opinion, this is one of the best Business Intelligence solutions for your business if you and your team use Microsoft products like Office, SharePoint, and SQL servers. Microsoft Power BI lets you prepare data, find data visually, use interactive business dashboards, and get augmented analytics.

Tanner Arnold, President & CEO at Revelation MachineryVerified Review
Posted on Dec 14, 2022

“It gives employees the ability to collect information about their respective departments”

Overall rating5.0
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support4.0
Value for money4.0
Integrations5.0

We Revelation Machinery use Microsoft Power BI. Organizations can collaborate on reports and share data with one another to make improvements more quickly if Power BI is connected to other popular Microsoft programs, such as Excel or Teams. In addition, the platform provides end-to-end data encryption, which safeguards a company's information even if it is shared with third parties outside the company. Users are able to create their own data visualizations with AI-powered queries, and it does not require them to have any prior understanding of coding.

Tim Davidson, President at Car Title Loan LendersVerified Review
Posted on Dec 9, 2022

“Power BI enables you to use intelligent technologies to unearth insightful information about your business”

Overall rating5.0
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support4.0
Value for money4.0
Integrations5.0

We Car Title Loan Lenders use Power BI. Power BI Pro and Power BI Premium are two distinct business intelligence products offered by Microsoft. The Pro edition is cloud-based software that is user-friendly. It costs just $9.99 per month per user, making it an excellent option for enterprises with limited funds. This BI software's corporate edition is Power BI Premium. Microsoft's website does not include the price, although it is pricey. Other web publications indicate that it starts at about $5,000 per month, which is not for everyone. Therefore, for the sake of this evaluation, we will concentrate on the edition of Power BI Pro that provides the most cost-effective solution. And don't let the price point mislead you. It remains a highly strong piece of software. Interactive data visualizations for self-service analytics make it simple for anybody to share and contribute. Microsoft guarantees that your data is always safe and compliant, even when exported.

Luke Harris, IT Support Specialist at Byte CableVerified Review
Posted on Dec 2, 2022

“Power BI is an extremely powerful platform with plenty of data source connectors”

Overall rating5.0
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support3.0
Value for money3.0
Integrations5.0

We Byte Cable use Microsoft Power BI. It offers an integrated interface for combining data analytics with an attractive and visual interface. Both freemium (for example, free) and paid versions are available for purchase.

Capabilities

Power BI features

The full feature set, grouped by module.

Data Visualization Software

  • Analytics & Reporting
  • Metered Billing
  • Embedded Analytics
  • Data Mining
  • Filtered Views

Business Intelligence Software

  • Ad Hoc Analysis
  • Benchmarking
  • Contract Management
  • Job Costing
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • OLAP
  • Multi-Language
  • Mass Notifications
  • Strategic Planning
  • Trend/Problem Indicators
  • Workflow Collaboration

Plans

Power BI pricing

Price Type
Year
Free Version
Yes
Payment Frequency
Monthly Payment, Quote Based, Free

Media

Screenshots & video

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