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 use4.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support4.3
Value for money5.0
Integrations4.3

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

Anthony Vaccaro, VP at TimeWatchVerified Review
Posted on Aug 5, 2022

“You can make your data stand out with this software, and it's easy to start with it”

Overall rating5.0
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support4.0
Value for money5.0
Integrations4.0

We TimeWatch have used Power BI for a lot of my data visualizations, and I have to say it's really impressive. I have been using this software for more than 15 months weekly. I'm an Excel user myself, so I was worried that Power BI would be difficult to learn—but it turns out you don't have to worry about learning anything new! You just use the same functions you always did in Excel, SPSS, or whatever other programs you're used to. I love that Power BI lets me keep my data private without making me jump through hoops. It's got great security features that let me keep my information safe without taking away all my freedom. And the best part? The cost is crazy low! You can get started for less than $10/month, which is practically nothing compared to what other companies charge for their software.

Gisera Matanda, General Manager at WeLoansVerified Review
Posted on Jul 28, 2022

“It is very powerful and helps our team to identify hidden insights from the available data”

Overall rating4.0
Ease of use2.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support4.0
Value for money5.0
Integrations4.0

We WeLoans use Microsoft Power BI. Since the formation of our organization, we have regularly used the software every two weeks. Its business intelligence feature allows us to develop data-driven policies and decisions using real-time analytics. Additionally, the software has useful AI capabilities that yield positive results and secure data for our company.

Alex Haley, Co-founder at YardsNearMeVerified Review
Posted on Jul 8, 2022

“Its top-notch data visualization capabilities, allows our employees to work with superior compatibility.”

Overall rating5.0
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support5.0
Value for money5.0
Integrations5.0

In our organization YardsNearMe, we use Power BI software for Business Intelligence purposes. The main advantage of using this software is it allows you to publish reports across the enterprise and provides flexibility to choose the recipients individually. In addition, power BI helps us get deeper insights into the valuable metrics for Business Intelligence and generate reports on a wide scale and performance.

Marty Balkema, COO at AugustoVerified Review
Posted on Jan 3, 2020

“Amazing analytics tool”

Overall rating4.0
Ashish Darji, COO at Vnnovate Solutions Pvt LtdVerified Review
Posted on Oct 16, 2019

“Good!”

Overall rating4.0
RaulVerified Review
Posted on Oct 15, 2019

“Superb”

Overall rating5.0
InsightWhaleVerified Review
Posted on Sep 23, 2019

“Nice Data Visualization Software”

Overall rating5.0
Daniil Sokolov, Marketing Manager at DNA325Verified Review
Posted on Dec 31, 2018

“We share our 1+ year of experience with Power BI tool”

Overall rating4.0

Pros: It is great with google analytics and excel.

Cons: Need a good qualification.

Vadym KovalevskyiVerified Review
Posted on Dec 31, 2018

“Best from rest of the visualization tools”

Overall rating5.0

Ability to work with large datasets and connect to most data sources, flexible visualization options with drill-down capability, self-service functionality with minimal training required. Search-powered analytics platform that uses machine-learning technology and smart data discovery to enable users to find answers within their data in seconds.

Amit Agrawal , Chief Operating Officer at Cyber Infrastructure (CMMI Level 3 Certified)Verified Review
Posted on Dec 28, 2018

“Good and short learning curve”

Overall rating4.0

I use Power BI visualizations to represent and summarize the data. With its impressive tools including geolocalization, I have found more effective ways to convert, transform, represent, analyze and make better decisions and planning with Power BI. It’s ecosystem composed of Power Bi Desktop, Power BI Services (in the cloud) and Power Bi apps, has allowed me to find very innovative and productive ways to monitor the performance of my business and improve communication with my clients.

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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