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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.00 1 user per month
Free 1 User
Amazon QuickSight
Star Rating
(679)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.00 1 user per month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansMicrosoft Power BI
Star Rating
(1,459)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that while both Amazon QuickSight and Microsoft Power BI offer robust data visualization capabilities, Power BI excels with its advanced Data Visualization features, scoring 9.2 compared to QuickSight's 8.4. Reviewers mention that Power BI's visualizations are more customizable and visually appealing, making it easier to convey insights effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Power BI's Dashboards feature is particularly strong, with a score of 9.1, while QuickSight scores 8.4. Users appreciate Power BI's ability to create interactive dashboards that allow for real-time data updates, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Users on G2 highlight that Power BI's Data Querying capabilities are superior, scoring 8.9 compared to QuickSight's 8.2. Reviewers say that Power BI's DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) language provides more powerful querying options, allowing for complex calculations and data manipulation.
- Reviewers mention that both products have similar Ease of Use scores of 8.5, but users report that Power BI's intuitive interface and extensive online resources make it easier for new users to get started quickly, while QuickSight may require a steeper learning curve.
- Users report that Power BI's Quality of Support is slightly better, with a score of 8.5 compared to QuickSight's 8.4. Reviewers mention that Power BI offers more comprehensive documentation and community support, which can be crucial for troubleshooting and learning.
- G2 users highlight that Power BI's Data Governance features are more robust, scoring 8.8 versus QuickSight's 8.1. Reviewers say that Power BI provides better tools for managing data access and compliance, making it a preferred choice for enterprise-level organizations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon QuickSight
Reader
$3.00
1 user per month
- Readers in QuickSight can explore interactive dashboards, receive email reports, and download data.
Microsoft Power BI
Power BI in Microsoft Fabric
Free
1 User
Power BI in Microsoft Fabric
- Sign Up for A Fabric Account
Free Trial
Amazon QuickSight
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Power BI
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
595
8.9
1,172
Ease of Use
8.5
605
8.5
1,196
Ease of Setup
8.4
404
8.8
635
Ease of Admin
8.2
216
8.5
391
Quality of Support
8.4
558
8.5
1,036
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
209
8.8
371
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
572
9.3
1,144
Features by Category
Reports
8.2
411
|
Verified
8.9
1017
|
Verified
8.0
402
|
Verified
8.4
957
|
Verified
8.3
411
|
Verified
9.1
1019
|
Verified
8.2
392
|
Verified
8.8
673
8.4
409
|
Verified
9.1
1004
|
Verified
Self Service
8.0
406
|
Verified
8.6
875
8.3
406
|
Verified
8.9
882
8.2
397
|
Verified
8.7
962
|
Verified
8.0
401
|
Verified
8.5
849
8.1
388
|
Verified
8.4
938
|
Verified
7.8
383
|
Verified
8.2
873
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
8.0
382
|
Verified
8.3
732
|
Verified
8.4
404
|
Verified
9.2
1004
|
Verified
8.1
380
|
Verified
8.5
733
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.1
351
|
Verified
8.8
581
|
Verified
8.0
349
|
Verified
8.8
571
|
Verified
7.9
337
|
Verified
8.5
506
|
Verified
8.0
333
|
Verified
8.5
502
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
8.2
411
|
Verified
8.9
1017
|
Verified
8.0
402
|
Verified
8.4
957
|
Verified
8.3
411
|
Verified
9.1
1019
|
Verified
8.2
392
|
Verified
8.8
673
8.4
409
|
Verified
9.1
1004
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.0
365
|
Verified
8.9
634
|
Verified
8.2
356
|
Verified
8.8
623
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.2
374
|
Verified
8.9
648
|
Verified
8.3
376
|
Verified
9.1
662
|
Verified
8.1
367
|
Verified
8.8
644
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.9
219
7.7
301
8.0
221
7.7
299
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.6
58
7.7
146
7.4
59
8.1
147
7.7
57
8.4
146
7.5
56
8.2
147
7.7
57
7.9
146
7.5
55
8.2
145
7.8
57
8.4
149
Self Service
8.0
406
|
Verified
8.6
875
8.3
406
|
Verified
8.9
882
8.2
397
|
Verified
8.7
962
|
Verified
8.0
401
|
Verified
8.5
849
8.1
388
|
Verified
8.4
938
|
Verified
7.8
383
|
Verified
8.2
873
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.0
52
8.7
114
7.9
52
8.8
114
7.8
51
8.4
113
8.1
52
9.1
115
Advanced Analytics
8.0
382
|
Verified
8.3
732
|
Verified
8.4
404
|
Verified
9.2
1004
|
Verified
8.1
380
|
Verified
8.5
733
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.1
51
8.6
114
8.1
51
8.7
112
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.1
50
8.8
112
8.0
51
8.7
111
8.1
49
8.4
109
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
7.8
50
8.1
107
7.8
50
8.1
108
8.1
50
8.4
106
7.8
47
7.8
106
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
7.6
49
8.0
107
7.9
51
8.2
108
7.6
49
8.1
106
Building Reports
8.1
351
|
Verified
8.8
581
|
Verified
8.0
349
|
Verified
8.8
571
|
Verified
7.9
337
|
Verified
8.5
506
|
Verified
8.0
333
|
Verified
8.5
502
|
Verified
Reports
8.2
411
|
Verified
8.9
1017
|
Verified
8.0
402
|
Verified
8.4
957
|
Verified
8.3
411
|
Verified
9.1
1019
|
Verified
8.2
392
|
Verified
8.8
673
8.4
409
|
Verified
9.1
1004
|
Verified
Self Service
8.0
406
|
Verified
8.6
875
8.3
406
|
Verified
8.9
882
8.2
397
|
Verified
8.7
962
|
Verified
8.0
401
|
Verified
8.5
849
8.1
388
|
Verified
8.4
938
|
Verified
7.8
383
|
Verified
8.2
873
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.1
351
|
Verified
8.8
581
|
Verified
8.0
349
|
Verified
8.8
571
|
Verified
7.9
337
|
Verified
8.5
506
|
Verified
8.0
333
|
Verified
8.5
502
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Connectivity & Federation - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Modeling & Metrics - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Intelligence - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI Enablement - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
7.8
125
Not enough data
8.1
125
Not enough data
8.1
125
Not enough data
Data Analysis
8.6
126
Not enough data
8.5
125
Not enough data
Decision Making
8.4
126
Not enough data
8.3
128
Not enough data
8.6
126
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
92
Not enough data
8.2
91
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon QuickSight and Microsoft Power BI are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Amazon QuickSight is categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence and Predictive Analytics
Microsoft Power BI is categorized as Semantic Layer Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon QuickSight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Power BI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
17.2%
Information Technology and Services
14.7%
Financial Services
7.8%
Consulting
4.3%
Computer & Network Security
4.0%
Other
51.9%
Information Technology and Services
16.2%
Computer Software
6.6%
Financial Services
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
3.2%
Telecommunications
3.0%
Other
66.0%
Discussions
How does AWS QuickSight work?
2 Comments
MS
It is similar to any other Business intelligence tool, initially we need to have some training on the outer layout and some EXD function for advanced...Read more
What is Amazon QuickSight?
2 Comments
MS
If you're looking for a powerful, cloud-based business intelligence service, Amazon QuickSight deserves serious consideration. With this innovative tool, you...Read more
Is AWS QuickSight free?
2 Comments
MS
No it's not free you need to pay the subscription fee if you are purchasing for any organization or behalf of organization. Read more
What is Microsoft Power BI Desktop used for?
3 Comments
DM
PowerBI desktop is the desktop version of PowerBI unlike the web version which you open in a web browser like Google Chrome or EDGE. The desktop version has...Read more
What are some of the top features of Microsoft BI?
3 Comments
PR
Data Visualization: Microsoft Power BI excels in creating interactive and visually compelling data dashboards and reports, making ramified data easy to...Read more
How I can have the free version of this application?
2 Comments
DZ
Here: https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/Read more
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