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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (59.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
No pricing available
Microsoft Power BI
Star Rating
(1,444)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
Browse all 3 pricing plansSigma
Star Rating
(519)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (59.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about SigmaSummary
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 Sigma's 8.4. Reviewers mention that the variety of visualizations available, such as custom visuals and interactive dashboards, significantly enhances their reporting capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Power BI has a superior Quality of Support, with a score of 8.4 versus Sigma's 9.1. Users on G2 highlight the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, particularly in resolving complex issues quickly.
- Users say that Microsoft Power BI shines in Data Filtering, achieving a score of 9.1 compared to Sigma's 8.6. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive filtering options that allow for detailed data analysis, making it easier to derive insights from large datasets.
- G2 users report that Sigma has a slight edge in Ease of Setup, scoring 8.8 against Power BI's 8.7. Reviewers mention that Sigma's straightforward onboarding process and user-friendly interface make it easier for new users to get started without extensive training.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Power BI's Dashboards score 9.1, while Sigma's score is 8.7. Users appreciate the customizable dashboard features in Power BI, which allow them to create tailored views that meet their specific business needs.
- Users report that Microsoft Power BI leads in Data Governance with a score of 8.8 compared to Sigma's 8.3. Reviewers highlight the robust security features and compliance options that Power BI offers, ensuring that sensitive data is well-protected.
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
Sigma
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Power BI
Free Trial is available
Sigma
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,164
8.5
415
Ease of Use
8.5
1,188
8.5
424
Ease of Setup
8.8
627
8.8
244
Ease of Admin
8.5
388
8.5
148
Quality of Support
8.5
1,028
9.1
371
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
368
9.0
148
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,137
9.2
403
Features by Category
Reports
8.9
1011
|
Verified
8.5
279
|
Verified
8.4
953
|
Verified
8.4
269
|
Verified
9.1
1015
|
Verified
8.3
287
|
Verified
8.8
671
8.3
257
|
Verified
9.1
999
|
Verified
8.7
280
|
Verified
Self Service
8.7
872
8.7
277
|
Verified
8.9
878
8.8
284
|
Verified
8.7
959
|
Verified
8.5
271
|
Verified
8.5
846
8.3
273
|
Verified
8.4
934
|
Verified
8.4
272
|
Verified
8.2
870
|
Verified
7.4
243
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
8.3
729
|
Verified
7.2
238
9.2
998
|
Verified
8.4
279
|
Verified
8.5
729
|
Verified
8.3
256
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.8
579
|
Verified
8.1
111
|
Verified
8.8
569
|
Verified
7.8
109
|
Verified
8.5
504
|
Verified
8.1
97
|
Verified
8.5
500
|
Verified
7.7
93
|
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
1011
|
Verified
8.5
279
|
Verified
8.4
953
|
Verified
8.4
269
|
Verified
9.1
1015
|
Verified
8.3
287
|
Verified
8.8
671
8.3
257
|
Verified
9.1
999
|
Verified
8.7
280
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.9
631
|
Verified
8.3
265
|
Verified
8.8
620
|
Verified
8.2
248
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.9
645
|
Verified
8.5
280
|
Verified
9.1
659
|
Verified
8.6
283
|
Verified
8.8
640
|
Verified
8.4
264
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.7
298
Feature Not Available
7.7
297
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.7
144
7.0
21
8.0
145
6.9
21
8.4
144
7.6
21
8.2
145
6.5
20
7.9
144
7.2
21
8.2
143
6.5
21
8.4
146
6.8
21
Self Service
8.7
872
8.7
277
|
Verified
8.9
878
8.8
284
|
Verified
8.7
959
|
Verified
8.5
271
|
Verified
8.5
846
8.3
273
|
Verified
8.4
934
|
Verified
8.4
272
|
Verified
8.2
870
|
Verified
7.4
243
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.7
112
7.3
20
8.8
111
7.7
18
8.4
111
7.6
19
9.1
111
8.5
19
Advanced Analytics
8.3
729
|
Verified
7.2
238
9.2
998
|
Verified
8.4
279
|
Verified
8.5
729
|
Verified
8.3
256
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.6
110
7.9
20
8.7
110
8.1
19
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.8
110
8.1
20
8.7
109
7.5
19
8.3
107
7.7
18
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
8.1
105
7.2
20
8.1
106
7.3
20
8.3
104
7.6
20
7.8
104
6.9
18
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
8.0
105
6.5
20
8.2
106
7.1
19
8.0
104
7.3
19
Building Reports
8.8
579
|
Verified
8.1
111
|
Verified
8.8
569
|
Verified
7.8
109
|
Verified
8.5
504
|
Verified
8.1
97
|
Verified
8.5
500
|
Verified
7.7
93
|
Verified
Reports
8.9
1011
|
Verified
8.5
279
|
Verified
8.4
953
|
Verified
8.4
269
|
Verified
9.1
1015
|
Verified
8.3
287
|
Verified
8.8
671
8.3
257
|
Verified
9.1
999
|
Verified
8.7
280
|
Verified
Self Service
8.7
872
8.7
277
|
Verified
8.9
878
8.8
284
|
Verified
8.7
959
|
Verified
8.5
271
|
Verified
8.5
846
8.3
273
|
Verified
8.4
934
|
Verified
8.4
272
|
Verified
8.2
870
|
Verified
7.4
243
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.8
579
|
Verified
8.1
111
|
Verified
8.8
569
|
Verified
7.8
109
|
Verified
8.5
504
|
Verified
8.1
97
|
Verified
8.5
500
|
Verified
7.7
93
|
Verified
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Power BI and Sigma are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Microsoft Power BI is categorized as Semantic Layer Tools
Sigma is categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Power BI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sigma
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
66.3%
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Computer Software
11.6%
Financial Services
9.2%
Marketing and Advertising
5.2%
Real Estate
3.8%
Other
55.3%
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 best way to use SQL queries that you previously had?
1 Comment
SH
One possible way to solve this would be to create Datasets with SQL - you can merely copy the SQL to form the new dataset.
Once you have created the...Read more
What is Sigma used for?
1 Comment
RS
Sigma is a cloud-based business intelligence (BI) and analytics platform. It's primarily used for data exploration, visualization, and building applications,...Read more
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