Compare Microsoft Power BI and Qlik Sense 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
$30 USD/user/month. Billed Annually.
Microsoft Power BI
Star Rating
(1,616)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
Browse all 3 pricing plansQlik Sense
Star Rating
(928)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$30 USD/user/month. Billed Annually.
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Power BI excels in creating interactive dashboards quickly, with users appreciating its ability to turn raw data into clear visuals. The seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem enhances its usability, making it a preferred choice for teams already using Microsoft tools.
- Users say that Qlik Sense offers a robust data export function, allowing them to manipulate data easily by exporting dashboards to Excel. This feature is particularly valued by those who need to perform custom analyses outside the platform.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Power BI's real-time data refresh capabilities are a significant advantage, enabling teams to make timely decisions based on the most current information. This feature is crucial for organizations that rely on up-to-date data for their operations.
- According to verified reviews, Qlik Sense provides a solid development environment with impressive data integration capabilities. Users appreciate the numerous connections available, which help streamline processes and enhance analytical insights across multiple data sources.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Microsoft Power BI's row-level security feature allows for precise control over data visibility, making it easier for organizations to manage sensitive information based on user roles. This level of security is a key consideration for many businesses.
- Users express that Qlik Sense can sometimes face challenges in matching specific workflow needs, with some reviewers noting configuration difficulties. However, its strong data blending and filtering capabilities are often praised, helping users derive meaningful insights from complex datasets.
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
Qlik Sense
Qlik Sense® Business
$30
USD/user/month. Billed Annually.
SaaS solution to operationalize analytics across groups and teams.
Free Trial
Microsoft Power BI
Free Trial is available
Qlik Sense
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,292
8.5
603
Ease of Use
8.5
1,317
8.4
612
Ease of Setup
8.8
748
8.2
334
Ease of Admin
8.5
419
8.0
332
Quality of Support
8.5
1,145
8.0
551
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
400
8.5
328
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,256
8.4
583
Features by Category
Reports
8.9
1076
|
Verified
8.3
421
|
Verified
8.4
971
|
Verified
8.3
398
|
Verified
9.1
1070
|
Verified
8.5
431
|
Verified
8.8
689
8.3
335
|
Verified
9.1
1063
|
Verified
8.8
429
|
Verified
Self Service
8.6
905
8.4
358
|
Verified
8.9
897
8.7
414
|
Verified
8.7
978
|
Verified
8.5
403
|
Verified
8.5
854
8.4
396
|
Verified
8.4
967
|
Verified
7.9
344
|
Verified
8.2
880
|
Verified
7.4
305
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
8.3
739
|
Verified
7.4
235
|
Verified
9.2
1063
|
Verified
8.7
408
|
Verified
8.4
762
|
Verified
7.9
298
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.8
586
|
Verified
8.7
253
|
Verified
8.7
589
|
Verified
8.8
247
|
Verified
8.5
513
|
Verified
8.1
212
|
Verified
8.5
505
|
Verified
8.0
186
|
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
1076
|
Verified
8.3
421
|
Verified
8.4
971
|
Verified
8.3
398
|
Verified
9.1
1070
|
Verified
8.5
431
|
Verified
8.8
689
8.3
335
|
Verified
9.1
1063
|
Verified
8.8
429
|
Verified
Data Preparation
9.0
676
|
Verified
8.6
203
|
Verified
8.8
624
|
Verified
8.4
187
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.9
656
|
Verified
8.9
226
|
Verified
9.1
671
|
Verified
9.2
230
|
Verified
8.8
680
|
Verified
8.9
224
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.6
302
7.3
28
7.7
301
7.3
29
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.6
144
8.0
5
8.0
147
8.3
5
8.4
149
8.7
5
8.1
147
7.0
5
7.8
147
6.3
5
8.1
145
8.0
5
8.4
152
8.7
5
Self Service
8.6
905
8.4
358
|
Verified
8.9
897
8.7
414
|
Verified
8.7
978
|
Verified
8.5
403
|
Verified
8.5
854
8.4
396
|
Verified
8.4
967
|
Verified
7.9
344
|
Verified
8.2
880
|
Verified
7.4
305
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.8
123
8.0
5
8.7
131
8.7
5
8.4
113
9.0
5
9.1
156
9.7
6
Advanced Analytics
8.3
739
|
Verified
7.4
235
|
Verified
9.2
1063
|
Verified
8.7
408
|
Verified
8.4
762
|
Verified
7.9
298
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
7.7
158
9.0
8
8.6
112
9.7
5
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.7
117
9.7
5
8.6
111
8.0
5
8.3
108
8.0
5
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
8.0
107
7.0
5
8.1
113
8.3
5
8.3
108
7.0
5
7.8
105
7.0
5
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
7.9
108
9.3
5
8.2
111
9.3
5
8.0
109
7.0
5
Building Reports
8.8
586
|
Verified
8.7
253
|
Verified
8.7
589
|
Verified
8.8
247
|
Verified
8.5
513
|
Verified
8.1
212
|
Verified
8.5
505
|
Verified
8.0
186
|
Verified
Reports
8.9
1076
|
Verified
8.3
421
|
Verified
8.4
971
|
Verified
8.3
398
|
Verified
9.1
1070
|
Verified
8.5
431
|
Verified
8.8
689
8.3
335
|
Verified
9.1
1063
|
Verified
8.8
429
|
Verified
Self Service
8.6
905
8.4
358
|
Verified
8.9
897
8.7
414
|
Verified
8.7
978
|
Verified
8.5
403
|
Verified
8.5
854
8.4
396
|
Verified
8.4
967
|
Verified
7.9
344
|
Verified
8.2
880
|
Verified
7.4
305
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.8
586
|
Verified
8.7
253
|
Verified
8.7
589
|
Verified
8.8
247
|
Verified
8.5
513
|
Verified
8.1
212
|
Verified
8.5
505
|
Verified
8.0
186
|
Verified
Cartography
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
9.4
65
Not enough data
9.1
56
Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
9.0
58
Reporting
Not enough data
9.3
76
Not enough data
9.0
67
Not enough data
9.0
65
Data Source Access
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Interaction
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Exporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Productivity Bots
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment & Integration - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Connectivity & Federation - Semantic Layer Tools
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Modeling & Metrics - Semantic Layer Tools
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Governance - Semantic Layer Tools
6.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
Advanced Intelligence - Semantic Layer Tools
7.3
5
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
7.0
5
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.7
66
Not enough data
8.3
68
Data Analysis
Not enough data
9.2
69
Not enough data
9.2
72
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
9.2
79
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
9.0
77
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Power BI and Qlik Sense are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Microsoft Power BI is categorized as Semantic Layer Tools
Qlik Sense is categorized as Location Intelligence, Productivity Bots, Embedded Business Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, and Data Preparation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Power BI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Qlik Sense
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
16.1%
Computer Software
6.7%
Financial Services
4.8%
Telecommunications
3.2%
Hospital & Health Care
3.2%
Other
66.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Computer Software
6.5%
Financial Services
5.8%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Retail
5.2%
Other
66.0%
Discussions
Is Power BI a Microsoft tool?
5 Comments
AG
Yes it isRead more
What is Microsoft Power BI Desktop used for?
4 Comments
YP
Microsoft Power BI Desktop is a data visualization tool, creating interactive reports and dashboards. It connects to diverse data sources, facilitating...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
Do you recommend switching to Qliksense?
3 Comments
PM
Qliksense is pretty decent tool when it comes to Data Visualization and its script editor feature gives the developer the liberty on data manipulation.Read more
What is the difference between QlikView and qlik sense?
1 Comment
LR
2 separate but similar tools from the same vendor with the same purpose . Sense is the younger product, has better optics and is the future technology strategy.Read more
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