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Compare Microsoft Power BI and Plotly Dash Enterprise 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
No pricing available
Microsoft Power BI
Star Rating
(1,536)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
Browse all 3 pricing plansPlotly Dash Enterprise
Star Rating
(36)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Power BI excels in transforming raw data into interactive dashboards, with users highlighting its seamless integration with various data sources, particularly within the Microsoft ecosystem. This capability supports real-time data refresh and easy sharing, making it a preferred choice for teams looking to enhance decision-making.
- Users say that Plotly Dash Enterprise stands out for its user-friendly interface, allowing users to create beautiful visualizations through a drag-and-drop feature without needing extensive coding skills. This accessibility is particularly appealing for those who want to quickly build dashboards and charts.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Power BI offers robust security features, such as row-level security, which allows users to control data visibility based on user roles. This level of customization is crucial for organizations that need to manage sensitive information effectively.
- According to verified reviews, while Plotly Dash Enterprise is praised for its ease of use, some users note that it may not be as feature-rich as Power BI when it comes to advanced analytics and data modeling capabilities. This could be a consideration for teams that require more sophisticated data analysis tools.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Microsoft Power BI has a strong community and support system, with many users appreciating the extensive resources available for troubleshooting and learning. This support can significantly enhance the user experience, especially for new users navigating the platform.
- Users report that while both platforms have their strengths, Microsoft Power BI's higher overall satisfaction score reflects its ability to meet a wider range of business needs, particularly in enterprise environments. In contrast, Plotly Dash Enterprise is often favored by small businesses for its simplicity and ease of implementation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Power BI
Power BI in Microsoft Fabric
Free
1 User
Power BI in Microsoft Fabric
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Plotly Dash Enterprise
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Power BI
Free Trial is available
Plotly Dash Enterprise
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,229
8.8
30
Ease of Use
8.5
1,253
8.4
30
Ease of Setup
8.9
687
8.9
16
Ease of Admin
8.5
404
8.3
14
Quality of Support
8.5
1,086
8.1
27
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
384
8.8
12
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,201
8.8
30
Features by Category
Reports
8.9
1042
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Verified
8.5
12
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Verified
8.4
968
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Verified
7.9
8
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Verified
9.1
1039
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9.4
19
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8.8
682
9.8
8
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9.1
1034
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Verified
8.8
18
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Verified
Self Service
8.6
889
9.0
12
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Verified
8.9
891
8.4
17
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Verified
8.7
974
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Verified
9.0
15
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Verified
8.5
854
8.5
11
8.4
955
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Verified
8.5
8
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Verified
8.2
880
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Verified
7.7
5
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Verified
Advanced Analytics
8.3
738
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Verified
9.0
8
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Verified
9.2
1033
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Verified
9.5
14
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Verified
8.4
747
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Verified
8.7
9
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Verified
Building Reports
8.8
582
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Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
578
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Verified
8.3
6
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Verified
8.5
507
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
503
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Verified
8.3
6
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Verified
Platform
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Reports
8.9
1042
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Verified
8.5
12
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8.4
968
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Verified
7.9
8
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9.1
1039
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9.4
19
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8.8
682
9.8
8
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9.1
1034
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8.8
18
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Verified
Data Preparation
8.9
654
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
627
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Verified
Not enough data
Data Modeling and Blending
8.9
654
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Verified
Not enough data
9.1
667
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Verified
Not enough data
8.8
664
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Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
306
Not enough data
7.7
305
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.7
150
Not enough data
8.0
151
Not enough data
8.4
150
Not enough data
8.2
151
Not enough data
7.9
150
Not enough data
8.2
149
Not enough data
8.4
155
Not enough data
Self Service
8.6
889
9.0
12
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Verified
8.9
891
8.4
17
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Verified
8.7
974
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Verified
9.0
15
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Verified
8.5
854
8.5
11
8.4
955
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Verified
8.5
8
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Verified
8.2
880
|
Verified
7.7
5
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.8
124
Not enough data
8.8
126
Not enough data
8.4
119
Not enough data
9.1
137
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
8.3
738
|
Verified
9.0
8
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Verified
9.2
1033
|
Verified
9.5
14
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Verified
8.4
747
|
Verified
8.7
9
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.1
138
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
113
Not enough data
8.3
115
Not enough data
8.1
112
Not enough data
Building Reports
8.8
582
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
578
|
Verified
8.3
6
|
Verified
8.5
507
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
503
|
Verified
8.3
6
|
Verified
Reports
8.9
1042
|
Verified
8.5
12
|
Verified
8.4
968
|
Verified
7.9
8
|
Verified
9.1
1039
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Verified
9.4
19
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Verified
8.8
682
9.8
8
|
Verified
9.1
1034
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Verified
8.8
18
|
Verified
Self Service
8.6
889
9.0
12
|
Verified
8.9
891
8.4
17
|
Verified
8.7
974
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Verified
9.0
15
|
Verified
8.5
854
8.5
11
8.4
955
|
Verified
8.5
8
|
Verified
8.2
880
|
Verified
7.7
5
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.8
582
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
578
|
Verified
8.3
6
|
Verified
8.5
507
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
503
|
Verified
8.3
6
|
Verified
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Model Development
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Model Development
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Machine/Deep Learning Services
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Machine/Deep Learning Services
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Deployment
Not enough data
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Generative AI
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Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
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Deployment & Integration - Semantic Layer Tools
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Data Connectivity & Federation - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
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Data Modeling & Metrics - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
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Performance Optimization - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
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Governance - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
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Advanced Intelligence - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
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Agentic AI Enablement - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
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Statistical Tool
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
6
Data Analysis
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.5
11
Decision Making
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.8
9
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.3
9
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Data Transformation
Not enough data
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Connectivity
Not enough data
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Operations
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Building Reports
8.8
582
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
578
|
Verified
8.3
6
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Verified
8.5
507
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
503
|
Verified
8.3
6
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Verified
Platform
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Power BI and Plotly Dash Enterprise are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Microsoft Power BI is categorized as Semantic Layer Tools
Plotly Dash Enterprise is categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Big Data Analytics, and Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Power BI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Plotly Dash Enterprise
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
6.7%
Financial Services
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.1%
Telecommunications
3.0%
Other
65.9%
Computer Software
16.7%
Retail
5.6%
Research
5.6%
Oil & Energy
5.6%
Information Technology and Services
5.6%
Other
61.1%
Alternatives
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
Does Dash have a GUI?
1 Comment
JZ
Hi there, yes Dash does! For easy styling, our GUI, Dash Enterprise Design Kit lets you easily arrange, style, and customize Dash apps so that they can be...Read more
So Dash is open-source?
1 Comment
JZ
Dash is an open-core library, but Plotly also offers Dash Enterprise, which extends that core capability to make web apps more functional and easier to...Read more
is dash being used as an official application by a big company?
1 Comment
JZ
Hi Nir, thanks for your question! Dash is used by Fortune 500 companies in numerous industries like pharma, finance, energy, manufacturing, HR, and retail....Read more
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