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At a Glance
Bold Reports
Bold Reports
Star Rating
(53)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Free Trial is available
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Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI
Star Rating
(1,496)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.7% of reviews)
Information
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 overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Bold Reports. Users appreciate its intuitive interface and powerful visualization capabilities, making it easier to create stunning dashboards and insights.
  • Users say that the ease of data modeling in Microsoft Power BI is a standout feature, with many highlighting the extensive range of DAX functions and AI features that enhance their reporting capabilities. In contrast, while Bold Reports is noted for its user-friendly interface, it lacks the advanced functionalities that Power BI offers.
  • Reviewers mention that Microsoft Power BI's implementation process is quick and straightforward, with many users praising the intuitive onboarding wizard. This contrasts with Bold Reports, which, although easy to use, may not provide the same level of advanced setup options that larger organizations might require.
  • According to verified reviews, Microsoft Power BI shines in its ability to handle large datasets and complex queries efficiently, with users noting its superior performance in data visualization and filtering. Bold Reports, while effective for small businesses, may struggle with larger data sets and complex analytics needs.
  • Users highlight that Microsoft Power BI's Row Level Security feature is particularly beneficial for organizations needing to manage access to sensitive data. Bold Reports, while offering a clear interface for report sharing, does not provide the same level of security features, which could be a concern for larger enterprises.
  • Reviewers appreciate the quality of support provided by both products, with Microsoft Power BI receiving praise for its comprehensive resources and community support. Bold Reports also offers solid support, but users have noted that the depth of resources available for troubleshooting and advanced features may not be as extensive as those for Power BI.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bold Reports
Standard (For medium Companies)
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Microsoft Power BI
Power BI in Microsoft Fabric
Free
1 User
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Free Trial
Bold Reports
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Power BI
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
47
8.9
1,199
Ease of Use
7.9
47
8.5
1,223
Ease of Setup
7.8
43
8.8
658
Ease of Admin
8.4
38
8.5
395
Quality of Support
8.5
46
8.5
1,058
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
37
8.8
375
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
46
9.3
1,171
Features by Category
7.8
45
8.9
1,133
Reports
8.3
41
8.9
1030
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Verified
7.5
12
8.4
962
|
Verified
7.9
41
9.1
1031
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Verified
7.5
36
8.8
676
7.7
34
9.1
1016
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Verified
Self Service
8.1
39
8.6
883
8.2
36
8.9
886
Feature Not Available
8.7
968
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
852
7.4
35
8.4
943
|
Verified
7.1
12
8.2
877
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
7.0
31
8.3
736
|
Verified
7.8
34
9.2
1018
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
738
|
Verified
Building Reports
7.9
30
8.8
581
|
Verified
7.9
30
8.8
573
|
Verified
8.2
34
8.5
506
|
Verified
8.1
32
8.5
502
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
7.9
46
8.5
1,142
Reports
8.3
41
8.9
1030
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Verified
7.5
12
8.4
962
|
Verified
7.9
41
9.1
1031
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Verified
7.5
36
8.8
676
7.7
34
9.1
1016
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.2
17
8.9
641
|
Verified
7.9
15
8.8
625
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.2
17
8.9
651
|
Verified
8.2
17
9.1
665
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Verified
8.2
15
8.8
651
|
Verified
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.7
304
Feature Not Available
7.7
302
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Feature Not Available
7.7
148
Feature Not Available
8.1
149
Feature Not Available
8.4
148
Feature Not Available
8.2
149
Feature Not Available
7.9
148
Feature Not Available
8.2
147
7.7
5
8.4
153
Self Service
8.1
39
8.6
883
8.2
36
8.9
886
Feature Not Available
8.7
968
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
852
7.4
35
8.4
943
|
Verified
7.1
12
8.2
877
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.6
6
8.7
117
8.3
6
8.8
119
8.9
6
8.4
115
8.6
6
9.1
122
Advanced Analytics
7.0
31
8.3
736
|
Verified
7.8
34
9.2
1018
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
738
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.1
6
8.3
125
8.9
6
8.7
115
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.3
5
8.8
115
Feature Not Available
8.7
113
8.0
5
8.4
111
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Feature Not Available
8.1
109
Feature Not Available
8.2
110
6.7
5
8.4
108
Feature Not Available
7.9
108
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Feature Not Available
8.0
110
8.3
5
8.3
112
Feature Not Available
8.1
109
Building Reports
7.9
30
8.8
581
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Verified
7.9
30
8.8
573
|
Verified
8.2
34
8.5
506
|
Verified
8.1
32
8.5
502
|
Verified
Embedded Business IntelligenceHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
7.9
45
Not enough data
Reports
8.3
41
8.9
1030
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Verified
7.5
12
8.4
962
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Verified
7.9
41
9.1
1031
|
Verified
7.5
36
8.8
676
7.7
34
9.1
1016
|
Verified
Self Service
8.1
39
8.6
883
8.2
36
8.9
886
Feature Not Available
8.7
968
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
852
7.4
35
8.4
943
|
Verified
7.1
12
8.2
877
|
Verified
Building Reports
7.9
30
8.8
581
|
Verified
7.9
30
8.8
573
|
Verified
8.2
34
8.5
506
|
Verified
8.1
32
8.5
502
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment & Integration - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Data Connectivity & Federation - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
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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
Bold Reports
Bold Reports
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI
Bold Reports and Microsoft Power BI are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Bold Reports
Bold Reports is categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI is categorized as Semantic Layer Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bold Reports
Bold Reports
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.1%
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Bold Reports
Bold Reports
Computer Software
20.4%
Information Technology and Services
12.2%
Financial Services
8.2%
Retail
4.1%
Real Estate
4.1%
Other
51.0%
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI
Information Technology and Services
16.4%
Computer Software
6.6%
Financial Services
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.2%
Telecommunications
3.0%
Other
65.9%
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Discussions
Bold Reports
Bold Reports Discussions
What is Bold Reports used for?
1 Comment
Sierra S.
SS
Bold Reports® is a reporting platform developed by Syncfusion®, designed to help organizations of every size and in every industry create, manage, and share...Read more
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Bold Reports has no more discussions with answers
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI Discussions
What is Microsoft Power BI Desktop used for?
3 Comments
Darewin M.
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
Prakash R.
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
Daniel Z.
DZ
Here: https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/Read more