Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
Winner: Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI clearly comes out ahead of Microsoft Dynamics 365 on Staquest's weighted six-dimension score. Microsoft Power BI has a free tier; Microsoft Dynamics 365 does not. Paid plans start at $8/mo for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and $14/mo for Microsoft Power BI.
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|---|---|---|
| Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Company | Microsoft Corporation | Microsoft |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| Industries | MarketingData & AnalyticsAI & Machine LearningSales & CRM | Data & AnalyticsDevelopmentAI & Machine LearningSaaS & Cloud |
| Categories | crm | business-intelligenceai-data-analysis |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
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| Feature | microsoft-dynamics-365 | microsoft-power-bi |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Crm/Erp Capabilities | ||
| Access Larger Model Sizes | ||
| Customer Relationship Management | ||
| Access Power Bi Reports Shared With You | ||
| Customizable Intelligence Solutions | ||
| Automate Monitoring, Management, And Deployment | ||
| Enterprise-Grade Security And Sla | ||
| Brand Power Bi Reports As Your Own | ||
| Everything In Essentials | ||
| Create Customer-Facing Reports, Dashboards, And Analytics In Your Own Applications | ||
| Financial Management | ||
| Create Rich, Interactive Reports | ||
| Human Resources Management | ||
| Included In Microsoft 365 E5 And Office 365 E5 | ||
| Light Access For Viewing Data And Performing Basic Tasks | ||
| Included In Microsoft Fabric Free Account | ||
| Manufacturing | ||
| Includes All The Features Available With Power Bi Pro | ||
| Service Order Management | ||
| More Frequent Refreshes | ||
| Supply Chain Management | ||
| Publish Your Own Reports | ||
| Reduce Developer Overhead |
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On Staquest's weighted six-dimension scoring, Microsoft Power BI comes out ahead overall, though Microsoft Dynamics 365 can be the better fit depending on your priorities — see the dimension-by-dimension breakdown above.
Microsoft Dynamics 365's paid plans start at $8/mo and Microsoft Power BI's start at $14/mo, so Microsoft Dynamics 365 is the lower entry price. Check the pricing comparison for higher tiers and per-seat costs.
Microsoft Power BI offers a free tier; Microsoft Dynamics 365 does not currently list one.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 scores higher on pricing value in Staquest's analysis. It is the highest-weighted dimension in this comparison.
