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Compare Cube and Microsoft Power BI 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.15 1 Cube Compute Unit
Free 1 User
Cube
Star Rating
(27)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.15 1 Cube Compute Unit
Browse all 4 pricing plansMicrosoft Power BI
Star Rating
(1,536)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.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Power BI excels in creating interactive dashboards that transform raw data into clear visualizations. Users appreciate its seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, which enhances data sharing and real-time updates, making it a strong choice for teams needing quick insights.
- Users say Cube shines in its ability to present data clearly and generate SQL code automatically, which is particularly beneficial for developers. The query history feature is also highlighted as a valuable tool for tracking errors, making it a solid option for teams focused on data management and analytics.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Power BI's row-level security feature allows for precise control over data visibility, catering to organizations with diverse user needs. This capability is crucial for maintaining data integrity and security across different regions and departments.
- According to verified reviews, Cube is praised for its ease of use and the ability to leverage data for applications, particularly through CubeJS. Users find it effective for manual analytics, which can be a significant advantage for smaller teams without extensive resources.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Microsoft Power BI has a higher overall satisfaction score, Cube's users appreciate its quality of support, noting that the development team is responsive and helpful when issues arise, which can be a deciding factor for teams needing reliable assistance.
- Users report that Microsoft Power BI's extensive range of data connectors and AI-powered insights significantly enhance decision-making processes, making it a preferred choice for larger enterprises looking to integrate various data sources efficiently.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cube
Starter
$0.15
1 Cube Compute Unit
Great for getting started and trying Cube. Everything in Cube Core, plus:
- Fully-hosted AWS/GCP
- Development toolset
- Semantic Layer Sync with one BI: Preset or Metabase
Microsoft Power BI
Power BI in Microsoft Fabric
Free
1 User
Power BI in Microsoft Fabric
- Sign Up for A Fabric Account
Free Trial
Cube
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Power BI
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
23
8.9
1,234
Ease of Use
8.8
25
8.5
1,258
Ease of Setup
8.5
14
8.9
693
Ease of Admin
9.0
13
8.5
406
Quality of Support
9.6
23
8.5
1,090
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
10
8.8
386
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
25
9.3
1,206
Features by Category
Reports
9.0
12
8.9
1044
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
969
|
Verified
9.0
14
9.1
1043
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
684
9.0
13
9.1
1036
|
Verified
Self Service
8.9
19
8.6
890
9.6
17
8.9
892
7.7
11
8.7
975
|
Verified
8.0
9
8.5
856
8.3
10
8.4
956
|
Verified
7.1
12
8.2
881
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
6.5
8
8.3
739
|
Verified
8.4
15
9.2
1034
|
Verified
9.2
11
8.4
748
|
Verified
Building Reports
7.6
7
8.8
582
|
Verified
9.0
10
8.8
577
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
506
|
Verified
9.4
11
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
9.0
12
8.9
1044
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
969
|
Verified
9.0
14
9.1
1043
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
684
9.0
13
9.1
1036
|
Verified
Data Preparation
9.0
13
8.9
655
|
Verified
7.2
10
8.8
627
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
9.3
17
8.9
655
|
Verified
9.4
16
9.1
667
|
Verified
9.5
10
8.8
664
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
305
Feature Not Available
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
8.9
19
8.6
890
9.6
17
8.9
892
7.7
11
8.7
975
|
Verified
8.0
9
8.5
856
8.3
10
8.4
956
|
Verified
7.1
12
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
6.5
8
8.3
739
|
Verified
8.4
15
9.2
1034
|
Verified
9.2
11
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
7.6
7
8.8
582
|
Verified
9.0
10
8.8
577
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
506
|
Verified
9.4
11
8.5
502
|
Verified
Reports
9.0
12
8.9
1044
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
969
|
Verified
9.0
14
9.1
1043
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
684
9.0
13
9.1
1036
|
Verified
Self Service
8.9
19
8.6
890
9.6
17
8.9
892
7.7
11
8.7
975
|
Verified
8.0
9
8.5
856
8.3
10
8.4
956
|
Verified
7.1
12
8.2
881
|
Verified
Building Reports
7.6
7
8.8
582
|
Verified
9.0
10
8.8
577
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
506
|
Verified
9.4
11
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
Cube and Microsoft Power BI are categorized as Analytics Platforms and Semantic Layer Tools
Unique Categories
Cube is categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence
Microsoft Power BI has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cube
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
23.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Marketing and Advertising
7.7%
Management Consulting
7.7%
Hospital & Health Care
7.7%
Other
42.3%
Information Technology and Services
16.5%
Computer Software
6.7%
Financial Services
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.1%
Telecommunications
3.0%
Other
65.8%
Discussions
Cube has no discussions with answers
What is Microsoft Power BI Desktop used for?
4 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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