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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
No pricing available
Microsoft Power BI
Star Rating
(1,471)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
Browse all 3 pricing plansSAS Viya
Star Rating
(618)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SAS ViyaSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Power BI excels in Data Visualization, scoring 9.2 compared to SAS Viya's 8.7. Reviewers mention that Power BI's interactive dashboards and rich visualizations make it easier to present data insights effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Power BI has a superior Ease of Use score of 8.5, while SAS Viya scores 8.1. Users say that Power BI's intuitive interface and drag-and-drop functionality simplify the data analysis process, making it accessible for users of all skill levels.
- G2 users highlight the Data Source Connectivity of Microsoft Power BI, which scores 9.1, as a standout feature. Users report that it seamlessly integrates with various data sources, including Excel, SQL databases, and cloud services, whereas SAS Viya's score of 8.4 indicates some limitations in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Power BI's Reports Interface is rated at 8.9, providing a user-friendly experience for report generation. In contrast, SAS Viya's score of 8.3 suggests that its reporting capabilities may not be as straightforward, leading to a steeper learning curve for users.
- Users on G2 report that Microsoft Power BI shines in Dashboards, with a score of 9.1, allowing for customizable and interactive dashboards that enhance data storytelling. SAS Viya, with a score of 8.3, does not offer the same level of customization, which can limit user engagement.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Power BI's Quality of Support is rated at 8.5, indicating a strong support system for users. Users report that the availability of resources and community support is more robust compared to SAS Viya's score of 8.3, which may lead to longer resolution times for issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Power BI
Power BI in Microsoft Fabric
Free
1 User
Power BI in Microsoft Fabric
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SAS Viya
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Power BI
Free Trial is available
SAS Viya
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,178
8.5
492
Ease of Use
8.5
1,202
8.1
549
Ease of Setup
8.8
639
8.0
411
Ease of Admin
8.5
391
7.5
144
Quality of Support
8.5
1,040
8.3
466
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
371
8.2
147
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
1,150
8.9
491
Features by Category
Reports
8.9
1018
|
Verified
8.3
237
8.4
957
|
Verified
8.0
232
9.1
1022
|
Verified
8.5
234
8.8
673
8.1
232
9.1
1005
|
Verified
8.4
228
Self Service
8.7
876
8.3
230
8.9
882
8.3
230
8.7
962
|
Verified
8.4
229
8.5
848
8.2
228
8.4
937
|
Verified
8.1
226
8.2
873
|
Verified
8.2
226
Advanced Analytics
8.3
732
|
Verified
8.4
228
9.2
1007
|
Verified
8.7
226
8.5
733
|
Verified
8.5
225
Building Reports
8.8
581
|
Verified
8.5
198
8.8
572
|
Verified
8.5
197
8.5
505
|
Verified
7.8
192
8.5
502
|
Verified
7.9
193
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
1018
|
Verified
8.3
237
8.4
957
|
Verified
8.0
232
9.1
1022
|
Verified
8.5
234
8.8
673
8.1
232
9.1
1005
|
Verified
8.4
228
Data Preparation
8.9
634
|
Verified
8.4
209
8.8
622
|
Verified
8.3
205
Data Modeling and Blending
8.9
648
|
Verified
8.4
209
9.1
661
|
Verified
8.7
207
8.8
645
|
Verified
8.5
209
Generative AI
7.7
302
Feature Not Available
7.7
300
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.7
146
7.9
92
8.1
147
7.9
90
8.4
146
8.0
90
8.2
147
8.0
89
7.9
146
7.9
89
8.2
145
7.6
89
8.4
150
8.1
89
Self Service
8.7
876
8.3
230
8.9
882
8.3
230
8.7
962
|
Verified
8.4
229
8.5
848
8.2
228
8.4
937
|
Verified
8.1
226
8.2
873
|
Verified
8.2
226
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.7
114
8.3
88
8.8
114
8.2
89
8.4
113
8.1
88
9.1
115
8.5
88
Advanced Analytics
8.3
732
|
Verified
8.4
228
9.2
1007
|
Verified
8.7
226
8.5
733
|
Verified
8.5
225
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.6
114
8.5
89
8.7
112
8.4
89
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.8
112
8.4
91
8.7
111
8.3
89
8.4
109
8.4
90
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
8.1
107
7.8
88
8.1
108
7.9
87
8.4
106
8.0
87
7.8
106
7.8
88
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
8.0
107
8.1
88
8.2
108
8.0
87
8.1
106
7.9
88
Building Reports
8.8
581
|
Verified
8.5
198
8.8
572
|
Verified
8.5
197
8.5
505
|
Verified
7.8
192
8.5
502
|
Verified
7.9
193
Data Source Access
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
8.4
114
Not enough data
8.1
110
Data Interaction
Not enough data
8.5
111
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
8.5
111
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
8.3
109
Not enough data
8.5
108
Data Exporting
Not enough data
8.4
108
Not enough data
8.2
108
Not enough data
8.5
107
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Analytics
Not enough data
7.9
12
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.7
23
Management
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
7.8
22
Compliance
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.5
22
Security
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Quality
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Maintainence
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Agentic AI - Data Governance
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
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
134
Not enough data
8.9
137
Not enough data
8.8
134
Capabilities
Not enough data
9.2
138
Not enough data
8.9
136
Not enough data
8.7
135
Not enough data
8.6
132
Methodology
Not enough data
8.9
135
Not enough data
9.2
137
Not enough data
9.1
136
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Deployment
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Deployment
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.8
12
Management
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.6
13
Operations
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Management
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.2
12
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
System
Not enough data
8.4
67
Model Development
Not enough data
8.0
78
Not enough data
8.5
76
Not enough data
8.2
75
Not enough data
8.6
75
Model Development
Not enough data
8.4
66
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
7.3
72
Not enough data
7.6
73
Not enough data
7.3
72
Not enough data
7.9
72
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
7.5
66
Not enough data
7.9
66
Deployment
Not enough data
8.2
74
Not enough data
8.0
72
Not enough data
8.0
72
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
7.2
26
Not enough data
7.4
26
Not enough data
7.1
26
Not enough data
7.0
26
Not enough data
7.0
26
Not enough data
7.4
26
Financial Planning
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Insight
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
7.9
11
Data
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Status Communication
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Management
Not enough data
8.8
26
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
8.9
26
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.8
25
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
9.1
25
Security
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
8.6
26
Integration
Not enough data
8.0
20
Not enough data
8.2
19
Business Logic
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.3
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Management
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
7.5
19
Analytics
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
7.6
19
Deployment
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
7.6
17
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Decision Management Platforms
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Setup
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
Data
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.6
19
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
7.9
19
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
7.4
18
Not enough data
7.8
18
Customization
Not enough data
7.6
18
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
8.1
19
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Integration - Machine Learning
Not enough data
8.2
34
Learning - Machine Learning
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
8.5
35
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Ingestion & Preparation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Model Construction & Automation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
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
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.6
67
Data Analysis
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
8.8
66
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
9.0
68
Not enough data
8.8
67
Not enough data
8.6
67
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
9.0
62
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.8
62
Management
Not enough data
9.2
64
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
8.2
60
Building Reports
8.8
581
|
Verified
8.5
198
8.8
572
|
Verified
8.5
197
8.5
505
|
Verified
7.8
192
8.5
502
|
Verified
7.9
193
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Power BI and SAS Viya are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Microsoft Power BI is categorized as Semantic Layer Tools
SAS Viya is categorized as MLOps Platforms, Statistical Analysis, Data Governance, Event Stream Processing, Data Preparation, Text Analysis, Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Database Management Systems (DBMS), FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), Data Quality, Decision Management Platforms, and Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Power BI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAS Viya
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
16.3%
Computer Software
6.5%
Financial Services
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
3.2%
Telecommunications
3.0%
Other
66.0%
Pharmaceuticals
13.8%
Higher Education
9.1%
Banking
8.4%
Financial Services
6.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Other
55.8%
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
How I can have the free version of this application?
2 Comments
DZ
Here: https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/Read more
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