Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
Microsoft Power BI and Power BI score closely across Staquest's six weighted dimensions, with no decisive overall winner. Both offer a free tier. Paid plans start at $14/mo for Microsoft Power BI and $14/mo for Power BI.
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | hybrid | saas tool |
| Company | Microsoft | - |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Learning Curve | - | moderate |
| Integration | - | medium |
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| Industries | Data & AnalyticsDevelopmentAI & Machine LearningSaaS & Cloud | Data & Analytics |
| Categories | business-intelligenceai-data-analysis | analyticsbusiness-intelligence |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
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| Feature | microsoft-power-bi | power-bi |
|---|---|---|
| Access Larger Model Sizes | ||
| Access Power Bi Reports Shared With You | ||
| Automate Monitoring, Management, And Deployment | ||
| Brand Power Bi Reports As Your Own | ||
| Create Customer-Facing Reports, Dashboards, And Analytics In Your Own Applications | ||
| Create Rich, Interactive Reports | ||
| Included In Microsoft 365 E5 And Office 365 E5 | ||
| Included In Microsoft Fabric Free Account | ||
| Includes All The Features Available With Power Bi Pro | ||
| More Frequent Refreshes | ||
| Publish Your Own Reports | ||
| Reduce Developer Overhead |
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Microsoft Power BI's paid plans start at $14/mo and Power BI's start at $14/mo, so Microsoft Power BI is the lower entry price. Check the pricing comparison for higher tiers and per-seat costs.
Both Microsoft Power BI and Power BI offer a free tier.
