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Microsoft Power BI

Composite Score
8.8 /10
CX Score
9.1 /10
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Microsoft Power BI
8.8 /10

What is Microsoft Power BI?

Power BI is a business analytics solution that lets you visualize your data and share insights across your organization, or embed them in your app or website. Connect to hundreds of data sources and bring your data to life with live dashboards and reports.

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Awards & Recognition

Microsoft Power BI won the following awards in the Business Intelligence & Analytics - Midmarket category

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Microsoft Power BI Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

88 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+90 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Microsoft Power BI?

1% Negative
5% Neutral
94% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing

Feature Ratings

Average 83

Data Exploration and Visualization

87

Dashboard

87

Collaboration

85

BI Security

85

Operational Reporting Capabilities

84

BI Platform Administration

84

Data Connectors and Data Mashup

83

Intelligent Alerts and Notifications

82

Self Service and Ad Hoc Capabilities

82

Mobile

78

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Business Value Created

85

Ease of Implementation

83

Quality of Features

83

Ease of Data Integration

83

Breadth of Features

83

Availability and Quality of Training

82

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

82

Ease of Customization

82

Ease of IT Administration

81

Usability and Intuitiveness

81

Vendor Support

79

Microsoft Power BI Reviews

Vatsal G.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2023

Leader in BI visualizations and reporting

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Power BI from other similar products?

cost-effectiveness and integration with MS products

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

1) Great inbuilt visualization library 2) Leading Data Modelling capability 3) Highly customizable visuals

What do you dislike most about this product?

1) The user interface has a bit steep learning curve. 2) DAX syntax is not very intuitive.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

This is a great option if you already have MS Suite products. It lives up to its reputation as the market leader in terms of offering.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Cons

  • Less Friendly Negotiation

Sharmeen S.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2023

Strong, Easy to Use, Always Seeking Improvements.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Power BI from other similar products?

Microsoft Power BI is distinguished by its easy-to-use interface, strong collaboration tools, varied connectivity choices, and seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem. The platform has an advantage over rivals in the competitive business intelligence market thanks to its frequent updates and robust community support.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Microsoft Power BI's intuitive and user-friendly interface is one of its main advantages. This feature makes data analysis and visualization easier to understand and utilize for people with different degrees of technical proficiency. It also enhances the user experience.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I've discovered that there is sometimes a steeper learning curve for advanced features, limits with natural language processing, and complexity in data modelling while using Microsoft Power BI. Additionally, some customers could think that the price of the premium features is too excessive.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I advise anyone thinking about using Microsoft Power BI to start with the fundamentals in order to lay a solid foundation. As your skill level increases, gradually investigate more complex elements, make use of the helpful community, and make the most of the training materials that are readily available. In addition, assess your data integration requirements and choose the best licensing package for your organization's needs and size.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2023

It is a fantastic product comes with a good pricin

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

Pros

  • Unique Features
  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service
  • Inspires Innovation

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