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Microsoft Power BI
Star Rating
(1,571)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.5% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
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Star Rating
(223)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (78.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Power BI excels in creating interactive dashboards from raw data, with users praising its ability to integrate seamlessly with multiple data sources, particularly within the Microsoft ecosystem. This integration supports real-time data refresh and easy sharing, making it a favorite for teams looking to enhance their decision-making processes.
- Users say that Visier stands out for its centralized people data analysis, allowing for quick and easy assembly of various types of analyses. Reviewers appreciate the tool's filtering and grouping options, which simplify the often complex task of data analytics.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft Power BI's row-level security feature is a significant advantage, enabling users to control data visibility based on user roles. This capability is particularly beneficial for organizations that require strict data governance and security measures.
- Reviewers mention that while Visier offers a strong analytics experience, it sometimes faces challenges in ease of setup compared to Microsoft Power BI. Users have noted that Power BI's intuitive onboarding process makes it easier for teams to get started quickly.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Visier's data visualization capabilities are impressive, with users enjoying the ease of creating graphs and charts from diverse data sources. However, they also note that Power BI's visualization tools are slightly more advanced, providing a broader range of options for presenting data.
- Users report that both platforms have strong support, but Visier receives slightly higher marks for being a good business partner, with reviewers appreciating its commitment to customer success. This aspect can be crucial for organizations looking for a long-term analytics solution.
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
Visier
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft Power BI
Free Trial is available
Visier
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,260
8.8
91
Ease of Use
8.5
1,284
8.4
169
Ease of Setup
8.8
717
7.4
118
Ease of Admin
8.5
416
7.6
52
Quality of Support
8.5
1,113
8.9
90
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
397
9.1
54
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,231
9.2
87
Features by Category
Reports
8.9
1058
|
Verified
9.3
12
8.4
968
|
Verified
7.7
13
9.1
1054
|
Verified
8.6
13
8.8
686
8.2
12
9.1
1046
|
Verified
8.5
13
Self Service
8.6
897
6.8
13
8.9
893
8.5
13
8.7
972
|
Verified
8.7
13
8.5
854
8.2
13
8.4
961
|
Verified
8.2
13
8.2
880
|
Verified
7.2
13
Advanced Analytics
8.3
737
|
Verified
6.3
13
9.2
1047
|
Verified
8.8
13
8.4
756
|
Verified
8.1
13
Building Reports
8.8
586
|
Verified
9.0
13
8.7
587
|
Verified
8.1
13
8.5
512
|
Verified
8.5
13
8.5
503
|
Verified
7.6
12
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
1058
|
Verified
9.3
12
8.4
968
|
Verified
7.7
13
9.1
1054
|
Verified
8.6
13
8.8
686
8.2
12
9.1
1046
|
Verified
8.5
13
Reports
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
7.9
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.4
8
Not enough data
5.0
8
Visualization
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
10
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
6.8
10
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.1
12
Reports
8.9
1058
|
Verified
9.3
12
8.4
968
|
Verified
7.7
13
9.1
1054
|
Verified
8.6
13
8.8
686
8.2
12
9.1
1046
|
Verified
8.5
13
Data Preparation
8.9
665
|
Verified
7.7
8
8.8
625
|
Verified
6.9
8
Data Modeling and Blending
8.9
655
|
Verified
7.5
8
9.1
667
|
Verified
8.5
8
8.8
673
|
Verified
8.1
8
Generative AI
7.6
302
6.2
7
7.7
301
5.0
7
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.6
146
Not enough data
8.0
148
Not enough data
8.4
148
Not enough data
8.2
149
Not enough data
7.9
148
Not enough data
8.1
147
Not enough data
8.4
152
Not enough data
Self Service
8.6
897
6.8
13
8.9
893
8.5
13
8.7
972
|
Verified
8.7
13
8.5
854
8.2
13
8.4
961
|
Verified
8.2
13
8.2
880
|
Verified
7.2
13
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.8
125
Not enough data
8.8
128
Not enough data
8.4
115
Not enough data
9.1
149
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
8.3
737
|
Verified
6.3
13
9.2
1047
|
Verified
8.8
13
8.4
756
|
Verified
8.1
13
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
7.9
147
Not enough data
8.6
114
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.8
117
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.4
110
Not enough data
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
8.0
108
Not enough data
8.2
111
Not enough data
8.3
108
Not enough data
7.8
107
Not enough data
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
8.0
110
Not enough data
8.3
113
Not enough data
8.1
110
Not enough data
Building Reports
8.8
586
|
Verified
9.0
13
8.7
587
|
Verified
8.1
13
8.5
512
|
Verified
8.5
13
8.5
503
|
Verified
7.6
12
Reports
8.9
1058
|
Verified
9.3
12
8.4
968
|
Verified
7.7
13
9.1
1054
|
Verified
8.6
13
8.8
686
8.2
12
9.1
1046
|
Verified
8.5
13
Self Service
8.6
897
6.8
13
8.9
893
8.5
13
8.7
972
|
Verified
8.7
13
8.5
854
8.2
13
8.4
961
|
Verified
8.2
13
8.2
880
|
Verified
7.2
13
Building Reports
8.8
586
|
Verified
9.0
13
8.7
587
|
Verified
8.1
13
8.5
512
|
Verified
8.5
13
8.5
503
|
Verified
7.6
12
Data Source Access
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Data Interaction
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Data Exporting
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.3
36
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
8.1
35
Reports
Not enough data
7.5
43
Not enough data
7.6
43
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
9.0
42
Cleaning
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
8.4
43
Not enough data
8.0
42
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.2
28
Not enough data
5.5
29
Not enough data
5.2
28
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 Visier are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Microsoft Power BI is categorized as Semantic Layer Tools
Visier is categorized as Healthcare HR, HR Analytics, Embedded Business Intelligence, Data Preparation, and Data Visualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Power BI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Visier
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
6.8%
Financial Services
4.9%
Telecommunications
3.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.1%
Other
65.9%
Hospital & Health Care
19.7%
Information Technology and Services
10.6%
Financial Services
6.4%
Insurance
5.5%
Human Resources
5.0%
Other
52.8%
Discussions
Is Power BI a Microsoft tool?
6 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
What is the best way to use My Reports with the Planning Analysis outputs?
1 Comment
TM
Hi Elizabeth,
I believe that when you refer to the ‘My Reports’ function, you’re referring to the two concepts that will allow you to quickly filter to...Read more
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