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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (80.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free 1 User
Analyzer
Star Rating
(21)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (80.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AnalyzerMicrosoft Power BI
Star Rating
(1,539)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Power BI excels in transforming raw data into clear, interactive dashboards, making it a favorite for users who need quick insights. Its seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem allows for real-time data refresh and easy sharing, which enhances collaboration across teams.
- Users say that Analyzer offers impressive visual aspects and allows for deep insights with minimal input effort. However, it tends to cater more to traditional power users, which may leave novice users feeling overwhelmed, as noted in feedback about its complexity.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Power BI's row-level security feature is a standout, enabling users to control data visibility based on user roles. This level of customization is particularly beneficial for organizations with diverse data access needs.
- According to verified reviews, Analyzer is praised for its ability to leverage Excel skills in a web-based environment, allowing users to create detailed insights across large datasets. However, it has received fewer recent reviews, which may indicate a less active user base compared to Power BI.
- Users highlight that Power BI's integration with various data sources and its AI-powered insights significantly enhance decision-making processes. This versatility is a key advantage for teams looking to streamline their analytics workflows.
- G2 reviewers note that while Analyzer has a solid score in user satisfaction, Microsoft Power BI's higher ratings across multiple metrics, including ease of use and setup, suggest a more user-friendly experience overall, making it a more reliable choice for everyday analytics needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Analyzer
No pricing availableMicrosoft Power BI
Power BI in Microsoft Fabric
Free
1 User
Power BI in Microsoft Fabric
- Sign Up for A Fabric Account
Free Trial
Analyzer
No trial information availableMicrosoft Power BI
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
20
8.9
1,233
Ease of Use
7.9
20
8.5
1,257
Ease of Setup
8.1
14
8.9
692
Ease of Admin
8.2
15
8.5
406
Quality of Support
8.3
17
8.5
1,090
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
14
8.8
386
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
20
9.3
1,205
Features by Category
Reports
8.3
17
|
Verified
8.9
1044
|
Verified
7.2
15
|
Verified
8.4
969
|
Verified
7.9
17
|
Verified
9.1
1042
|
Verified
8.1
12
|
Verified
8.8
684
8.3
14
|
Verified
9.1
1035
|
Verified
Self Service
8.5
17
|
Verified
8.6
890
8.3
16
|
Verified
8.9
891
8.3
15
|
Verified
8.7
975
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
855
7.8
10
|
Verified
8.4
956
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
881
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
738
|
Verified
8.1
12
|
Verified
9.2
1034
|
Verified
8.5
10
|
Verified
8.4
748
|
Verified
Building Reports
Feature Not Available
8.8
582
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
577
|
Verified
8.3
8
|
Verified
8.5
506
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
8.3
17
|
Verified
8.9
1044
|
Verified
7.2
15
|
Verified
8.4
969
|
Verified
7.9
17
|
Verified
9.1
1042
|
Verified
8.1
12
|
Verified
8.8
684
8.3
14
|
Verified
9.1
1035
|
Verified
Data Preparation
Not enough data
8.9
655
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
627
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
Not enough data
8.9
654
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
667
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
664
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
305
Not enough data
7.7
304
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.7
150
Not enough data
8.1
152
Not enough data
8.4
151
Not enough data
8.2
152
Not enough data
7.9
151
Not enough data
8.2
150
Not enough data
8.4
156
Self Service
8.5
17
|
Verified
8.6
890
8.3
16
|
Verified
8.9
891
8.3
15
|
Verified
8.7
975
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
855
7.8
10
|
Verified
8.4
956
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
881
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.8
125
Not enough data
8.8
128
Not enough data
8.4
119
Not enough data
9.1
139
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
738
|
Verified
8.1
12
|
Verified
9.2
1034
|
Verified
8.5
10
|
Verified
8.4
748
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
140
Not enough data
8.7
118
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.8
119
Not enough data
8.6
117
Not enough data
8.4
114
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
112
Not enough data
8.2
113
Not enough data
8.4
111
Not enough data
7.9
111
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.0
114
Not enough data
8.3
116
Not enough data
8.2
113
Building Reports
Feature Not Available
8.8
582
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
577
|
Verified
8.3
8
|
Verified
8.5
506
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
502
|
Verified
Reports
8.3
17
|
Verified
8.9
1044
|
Verified
7.2
15
|
Verified
8.4
969
|
Verified
7.9
17
|
Verified
9.1
1042
|
Verified
8.1
12
|
Verified
8.8
684
8.3
14
|
Verified
9.1
1035
|
Verified
Self Service
8.5
17
|
Verified
8.6
890
8.3
16
|
Verified
8.9
891
8.3
15
|
Verified
8.7
975
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
855
7.8
10
|
Verified
8.4
956
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
881
|
Verified
Building Reports
Feature Not Available
8.8
582
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
577
|
Verified
8.3
8
|
Verified
8.5
506
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Analyzer and Microsoft Power BI are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Analyzer is categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence
Microsoft Power BI is categorized as Semantic Layer Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Analyzer
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
38.1%
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Telecommunications
9.5%
Medical Devices
4.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
4.8%
Other
9.5%
Information Technology and Services
16.5%
Computer Software
6.6%
Financial Services
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.1%
Telecommunications
3.0%
Other
65.9%
Discussions
Analyzer has no discussions with answers
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
Is Power BI a Microsoft tool?
3 Comments
TB
Yes, Power BI is a business analytics tool developed by Microsoft. Read more
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