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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (48.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
$0 Free for 30 days
Microsoft Power BI
Star Rating
(1,441)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
Browse all 3 pricing plansSAP Analytics Cloud
Star Rating
(861)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Free for 30 days
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Power BI excels in Data Visualization with a score of 9.2, highlighting its ability to create interactive and visually appealing dashboards. Reviewers mention that the Power Query feature allows for seamless data transformation, making it easier to visualize complex datasets.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Power BI's Ease of Use score of 8.5 is a significant advantage, with many users appreciating the intuitive interface and drag-and-drop functionality. In contrast, SAP Analytics Cloud, with a score of 8.1, is noted for having a steeper learning curve, particularly for new users.
- Users on G2 highlight the superior Data Source Connectivity of Microsoft Power BI, scoring 9.0, which allows for integration with a wide range of data sources. Reviewers say that this flexibility is crucial for businesses needing to pull data from various platforms, whereas SAP Analytics Cloud, scoring 7.2, has more limited connectivity options.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Power BI's Graphs and Charts feature, scoring 9.1, provides a diverse array of visualization options that enhance data storytelling. Users report that the Custom Visuals Marketplace offers additional flexibility, while SAP Analytics Cloud, scoring 8.5, lacks some of these advanced options.
- Users say that Microsoft Power BI's Reports Interface is highly praised, with a score of 8.9, for its user-friendly design and customization capabilities. In contrast, SAP Analytics Cloud, with a score of 8.4, is seen as less flexible in report customization, which can hinder user experience.
- G2 users report that Microsoft Power BI's Quality of Support is rated at 8.5, with many reviewers appreciating the extensive documentation and community support available. Users mention that SAP Analytics Cloud, scoring 8.0, has room for improvement in its support services, particularly in response times and resource availability.
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
SAP Analytics Cloud
30-DAY TRIAL
$0
Free for 30 days
- 1 user
- Business Intelligence functionality only
- Basic data source imports (excel, csv, and Google Drive)
Free Trial
Microsoft Power BI
Free Trial is available
SAP Analytics Cloud
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,165
8.1
546
Ease of Use
8.5
1,189
8.1
565
Ease of Setup
8.8
628
7.9
296
Ease of Admin
8.5
389
7.8
261
Quality of Support
8.5
1,029
8.0
489
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
369
8.3
256
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,138
8.2
522
Features by Category
Reports
8.9
1012
|
Verified
8.4
311
|
Verified
8.4
954
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
9.1
1016
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
8.8
671
8.1
283
|
Verified
9.1
1000
|
Verified
8.3
310
|
Verified
Self Service
8.7
873
7.9
307
|
Verified
8.9
879
8.3
313
|
Verified
8.7
960
|
Verified
8.2
297
|
Verified
8.5
847
7.9
288
|
Verified
8.4
935
|
Verified
7.9
265
|
Verified
8.2
871
|
Verified
7.9
261
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
8.3
730
|
Verified
8.3
257
|
Verified
9.2
999
|
Verified
8.5
309
|
Verified
8.5
730
|
Verified
8.0
233
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.8
580
|
Verified
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.8
570
|
Verified
8.1
155
|
Verified
8.5
505
|
Verified
7.9
173
|
Verified
8.5
501
|
Verified
7.9
167
|
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
1012
|
Verified
8.4
311
|
Verified
8.4
954
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
9.1
1016
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
8.8
671
8.1
283
|
Verified
9.1
1000
|
Verified
8.3
310
|
Verified
Reports
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.0
15
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Visualization
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
7.4
14
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
8.7
15
Reports
8.9
1012
|
Verified
8.4
311
|
Verified
8.4
954
|
Verified
8.0
293
|
Verified
9.1
1016
|
Verified
8.5
322
|
Verified
8.8
671
8.1
283
|
Verified
9.1
1000
|
Verified
8.3
310
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.9
632
|
Verified
8.2
151
|
Verified
8.8
621
|
Verified
8.2
147
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.9
646
|
Verified
8.2
160
|
Verified
9.1
660
|
Verified
8.3
171
|
Verified
8.8
641
|
Verified
8.1
158
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.7
298
7.7
26
7.7
297
7.5
24
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.7
144
7.8
18
8.0
145
7.9
18
8.4
144
8.0
18
8.2
145
7.8
18
7.9
144
8.1
18
8.2
143
7.8
18
8.4
146
8.1
18
Self Service
8.7
873
7.9
307
|
Verified
8.9
879
8.3
313
|
Verified
8.7
960
|
Verified
8.2
297
|
Verified
8.5
847
7.9
288
|
Verified
8.4
935
|
Verified
7.9
265
|
Verified
8.2
871
|
Verified
7.9
261
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.7
112
7.5
19
8.8
111
7.7
19
8.4
111
7.6
19
9.1
111
7.3
18
Advanced Analytics
8.3
730
|
Verified
8.3
257
|
Verified
9.2
999
|
Verified
8.5
309
|
Verified
8.5
730
|
Verified
8.0
233
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.6
110
7.3
18
8.7
110
7.4
19
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.8
110
7.8
18
8.7
109
7.8
18
8.3
107
7.9
18
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
8.1
105
8.1
18
8.1
106
8.4
18
8.3
104
7.9
18
7.8
104
8.3
18
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
8.0
105
8.1
18
8.2
106
7.9
18
8.0
104
8.1
18
Building Reports
8.8
580
|
Verified
7.9
206
|
Verified
8.8
570
|
Verified
8.1
155
|
Verified
8.5
505
|
Verified
7.9
173
|
Verified
8.5
501
|
Verified
7.9
167
|
Verified
Financial Planning
Not enough data
8.3
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
56
|
Verified
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Insight
Not enough data
8.7
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
56
|
Verified
Data
Not enough data
8.8
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
58
|
Verified
Status Communication
Not enough data
8.5
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
52
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
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
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
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.0
148
Not enough data
8.2
153
Not enough data
8.0
150
Data Analysis
Not enough data
8.5
166
Not enough data
8.3
163
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.3
161
Not enough data
8.5
161
Not enough data
8.4
164
Not enough data
8.4
119
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Microsoft Power BI is categorized as Semantic Layer Tools
SAP Analytics Cloud is categorized as Predictive Analytics, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), and Data Visualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Power BI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAP Analytics Cloud
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
16.2%
Computer Software
6.5%
Financial Services
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
3.3%
Telecommunications
2.9%
Other
66.2%
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Computer Software
6.1%
Financial Services
4.3%
Accounting
4.2%
Hospital & Health Care
3.3%
Other
64.5%
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
Support Multiple Data Types
2 Comments
LS
I'd recommend putting requests like that on ideas.powerbi.com.Read more
What is the use of SAP Analytics Cloud?
2 Comments
GP
It is useful for business intelligence to better understand business and improve planning.Read more
What is the best way to visualise data in SAP Analytics Cloud?
1 Comment
C
İf you want to get data outside from SAP world you should use SAP BODS. Connect SAP and SAP BODS to SAP BW (DWH system). Than SAC can get data from SAP...Read more
Can I use SAC for planning with non-SAP data sources like Oracle and others ?
1 Comment
BM
YesRead more
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