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Enterprise (42.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (46.4% of reviews)
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Free 1 User
Free All the basics for individual analysts
Microsoft Power BI
Star Rating
(1,538)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
Browse all 3 pricing plansMode
Star Rating
(330)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free All the basics for individual analysts
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- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Power BI excels in creating interactive dashboards from raw data, with users praising its ability to integrate seamlessly with multiple data sources, particularly within the Microsoft ecosystem. This feature allows for real-time data refresh and easy sharing, making it a strong choice for teams needing quick insights.
- Users say that Mode provides a unique balance between data analysts and self-service exploration for business users. Reviewers appreciate the clean UI and the ability to quickly find and understand information, highlighting its efficiency compared to other SQL-based programs.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Power BI's row-level security feature is a standout, allowing users to control data visibility based on user roles. This capability is particularly beneficial for organizations that require strict data governance and tailored access.
- Reviewers mention that Mode makes it easy to view and customize dashboards created by others, with features that allow users to copy and tweak data queries to fit their needs. This flexibility is appreciated by users who value collaboration and personalization in their data analysis.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products have similar star ratings, Microsoft Power BI's extensive user base and recent review activity suggest a more robust community and support network, which can be crucial for users seeking assistance and resources.
- Users report that Mode's data querying capabilities are particularly strong, with a score that reflects its effectiveness in handling complex queries. This is a significant advantage for data analysts who require precise and efficient data manipulation tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Power BI
Power BI in Microsoft Fabric
Free
1 User
Power BI in Microsoft Fabric
- Sign Up for A Fabric Account
Mode
Studio
Free
All the basics for individual analysts
Included:
- SQL, Python, & R
- Private database connections
Free Trial
Microsoft Power BI
Free Trial is available
Mode
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,232
8.7
285
Ease of Use
8.5
1,256
8.7
289
Ease of Setup
8.9
691
8.8
66
Ease of Admin
8.5
405
8.9
66
Quality of Support
8.5
1,089
8.9
215
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
385
9.1
65
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,204
8.8
283
Features by Category
Reports
8.9
1043
|
Verified
8.7
212
|
Verified
8.4
969
|
Verified
8.1
167
|
Verified
9.1
1041
|
Verified
8.3
215
|
Verified
8.8
684
8.2
135
|
Verified
9.1
1035
|
Verified
8.6
206
|
Verified
Self Service
8.6
890
8.3
162
|
Verified
8.9
891
8.2
182
|
Verified
8.7
975
|
Verified
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.5
855
7.9
181
|
Verified
8.4
956
|
Verified
8.2
169
|
Verified
8.2
881
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Advanced Analytics
8.3
738
|
Verified
7.8
116
|
Verified
9.2
1034
|
Verified
8.7
192
|
Verified
8.4
748
|
Verified
8.4
130
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.8
581
|
Verified
8.5
84
|
Verified
8.8
577
|
Verified
8.3
88
|
Verified
8.5
506
|
Verified
7.7
64
|
Verified
8.5
502
|
Verified
8.2
57
|
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
8.9
1043
|
Verified
8.7
212
|
Verified
8.4
969
|
Verified
8.1
167
|
Verified
9.1
1041
|
Verified
8.3
215
|
Verified
8.8
684
8.2
135
|
Verified
9.1
1035
|
Verified
8.6
206
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.9
655
|
Verified
8.4
61
|
Verified
8.8
627
|
Verified
8.1
62
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.9
654
|
Verified
9.3
96
|
Verified
9.1
667
|
Verified
8.7
93
|
Verified
8.8
664
|
Verified
8.8
70
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.7
305
Not enough data
7.7
304
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
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
Not enough data
Self Service
8.6
890
8.3
162
|
Verified
8.9
891
8.2
182
|
Verified
8.7
975
|
Verified
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.5
855
7.9
181
|
Verified
8.4
956
|
Verified
8.2
169
|
Verified
8.2
881
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.8
125
Not enough data
8.8
127
Not enough data
8.4
119
Not enough data
9.1
139
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
8.3
738
|
Verified
7.8
116
|
Verified
9.2
1034
|
Verified
8.7
192
|
Verified
8.4
748
|
Verified
8.4
130
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.1
140
Not enough data
8.7
118
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.8
119
Not enough data
8.6
117
Not enough data
8.4
114
Not enough data
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
8.1
112
Not enough data
8.2
113
Not enough data
8.4
111
Not enough data
7.9
111
Not enough data
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
8.0
114
Not enough data
8.3
116
Not enough data
8.2
113
Not enough data
Building Reports
8.8
581
|
Verified
8.5
84
|
Verified
8.8
577
|
Verified
8.3
88
|
Verified
8.5
506
|
Verified
7.7
64
|
Verified
8.5
502
|
Verified
8.2
57
|
Verified
Reports
8.9
1043
|
Verified
8.7
212
|
Verified
8.4
969
|
Verified
8.1
167
|
Verified
9.1
1041
|
Verified
8.3
215
|
Verified
8.8
684
8.2
135
|
Verified
9.1
1035
|
Verified
8.6
206
|
Verified
Self Service
8.6
890
8.3
162
|
Verified
8.9
891
8.2
182
|
Verified
8.7
975
|
Verified
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.5
855
7.9
181
|
Verified
8.4
956
|
Verified
8.2
169
|
Verified
8.2
881
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Building Reports
8.8
581
|
Verified
8.5
84
|
Verified
8.8
577
|
Verified
8.3
88
|
Verified
8.5
506
|
Verified
7.7
64
|
Verified
8.5
502
|
Verified
8.2
57
|
Verified
Metrics
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.6
36
Reporting
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.7
39
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.0
49
Other
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.1
29
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.5
27
Agentic AI - Digital Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
38
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
9.0
53
Not enough data
9.0
49
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
Marketing Operations
Not enough data
8.9
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Campaign Activity
Not enough data
8.7
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
42
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
19
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Power BI and Mode are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Power BI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Mode
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
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%
Information Technology and Services
14.1%
Computer Software
13.8%
Financial Services
7.5%
Internet
6.6%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.4%
Other
53.6%
Discussions
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
How do i average on charts without averaging averages
2 Comments
GS
Create averages in the query and use the results in the chartsRead more
Why do companies choose Mode over Looker?
1 Comment
Official Response from Mode
Put simply, data teams move faster in Mode. In Looker, teams have to decide upfront how to model their data, instead of working with data first and then...Read more
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