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At a Glance
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI
Star Rating
(1,501)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
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Yellowfin BI
Yellowfin BI
Star Rating
(372)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Power BI excels in user experience, particularly with its intuitive interface that simplifies the creation of stunning visualizations. Users appreciate the short learning curve compared to other tools, making it accessible for those new to data analytics.
  • Users say that Yellowfin BI offers strong capabilities in data visualization and reporting, with features that allow for both SQL and GUI interfaces. This flexibility enables users of varying technical skills to effectively engage with the platform, making it user-friendly for a broader audience.
  • Reviewers mention that Microsoft Power BI's robust data modeling features and extensive DAX functions provide a powerful toolkit for advanced analytics. Users highlight the variety of visualization packages available, which enhances their ability to generate insights from diverse data sources.
  • According to verified reviews, Yellowfin BI is praised for its ability to spot trends and patterns in large datasets without requiring deep SQL skills. This feature is particularly beneficial for users who need to perform ad-hoc analysis quickly and efficiently.
  • G2 reviewers note that while both platforms offer good support, Microsoft Power BI has a slight edge in quality of support, with users appreciating features like Row Level Security that enhance report sharing and data governance.
  • Users highlight that Microsoft Power BI's integration capabilities and AI features, such as predictive analytics and automated insights, significantly enhance its functionality, making it a preferred choice for enterprises looking to leverage advanced analytics in their decision-making processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft Power BI
Power BI in Microsoft Fabric
Free
1 User
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Yellowfin BI
Yellowfin Enterprise Analytics
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Free Trial
Microsoft Power BI
Free Trial is available
Yellowfin BI
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,199
8.5
333
Ease of Use
8.5
1,223
8.3
340
Ease of Setup
8.8
658
8.2
307
Ease of Admin
8.5
395
8.1
241
Quality of Support
8.5
1,058
8.4
324
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
375
8.8
235
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,171
8.7
338
Features by Category
8.9
1,133
8.1
308
Reports
8.9
1030
|
Verified
8.5
287
|
Verified
8.4
962
|
Verified
8.0
263
|
Verified
9.1
1031
|
Verified
8.5
278
|
Verified
8.8
676
8.1
248
|
Verified
9.1
1016
|
Verified
8.6
278
|
Verified
Self Service
8.6
883
8.2
273
|
Verified
8.9
886
8.6
272
|
Verified
8.7
968
|
Verified
8.4
269
|
Verified
8.5
852
8.1
267
|
Verified
8.4
943
|
Verified
8.2
260
|
Verified
8.2
877
|
Verified
7.6
240
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
8.3
736
|
Verified
7.6
238
|
Verified
9.2
1018
|
Verified
8.5
265
|
Verified
8.5
738
|
Verified
7.6
238
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.8
581
|
Verified
7.8
200
|
Verified
8.8
573
|
Verified
7.9
201
|
Verified
8.5
506
|
Verified
8.2
200
|
Verified
8.5
502
|
Verified
7.8
190
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
1,142
7.9
314
Reports
8.9
1030
|
Verified
8.5
287
|
Verified
8.4
962
|
Verified
8.0
263
|
Verified
9.1
1031
|
Verified
8.5
278
|
Verified
8.8
676
8.1
248
|
Verified
9.1
1016
|
Verified
8.6
278
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.9
641
|
Verified
8.0
188
|
Verified
8.8
625
|
Verified
8.1
181
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
8.9
651
|
Verified
8.3
191
|
Verified
9.1
665
|
Verified
8.8
189
|
Verified
8.8
651
|
Verified
8.2
182
|
Verified
Generative AI
7.7
304
6.6
106
7.7
302
6.4
106
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
7.7
148
6.5
38
8.1
149
7.2
36
8.4
148
7.9
37
8.2
149
7.8
35
7.9
148
7.5
36
8.2
147
7.3
35
8.4
153
7.5
35
Self Service
8.6
883
8.2
273
|
Verified
8.9
886
8.6
272
|
Verified
8.7
968
|
Verified
8.4
269
|
Verified
8.5
852
8.1
267
|
Verified
8.4
943
|
Verified
8.2
260
|
Verified
8.2
877
|
Verified
7.6
240
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
8.7
117
8.3
44
8.8
119
8.4
43
8.4
115
8.5
41
9.1
122
8.6
42
Advanced Analytics
8.3
736
|
Verified
7.6
238
|
Verified
9.2
1018
|
Verified
8.5
265
|
Verified
8.5
738
|
Verified
7.6
238
|
Verified
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
8.3
125
8.1
45
8.7
115
8.3
40
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
8.8
115
8.2
38
8.7
113
6.9
35
8.4
111
7.5
35
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
8.1
109
7.3
33
8.2
110
7.7
36
8.4
108
7.6
34
7.9
108
6.8
34
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
8.0
110
7.3
34
8.3
112
7.5
36
8.1
109
7.6
34
Building Reports
8.8
581
|
Verified
7.8
200
|
Verified
8.8
573
|
Verified
7.9
201
|
Verified
8.5
506
|
Verified
8.2
200
|
Verified
8.5
502
|
Verified
7.8
190
|
Verified
Embedded Business IntelligenceHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
8.1
308
Reports
8.9
1030
|
Verified
8.5
287
|
Verified
8.4
962
|
Verified
8.0
263
|
Verified
9.1
1031
|
Verified
8.5
278
|
Verified
8.8
676
8.1
248
|
Verified
9.1
1016
|
Verified
8.6
278
|
Verified
Self Service
8.6
883
8.2
273
|
Verified
8.9
886
8.6
272
|
Verified
8.7
968
|
Verified
8.4
269
|
Verified
8.5
852
8.1
267
|
Verified
8.4
943
|
Verified
8.2
260
|
Verified
8.2
877
|
Verified
7.6
240
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.8
581
|
Verified
7.8
200
|
Verified
8.8
573
|
Verified
7.9
201
|
Verified
8.5
506
|
Verified
8.2
200
|
Verified
8.5
502
|
Verified
7.8
190
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Verified
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI
Yellowfin BI
Yellowfin BI
Microsoft Power BI and Yellowfin BI are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI is categorized as Semantic Layer Tools
Yellowfin BI
Yellowfin BI is categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.7%
Yellowfin BI
Yellowfin BI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI
Information Technology and Services
16.4%
Computer Software
6.6%
Financial Services
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.2%
Telecommunications
3.0%
Other
65.9%
Yellowfin BI
Yellowfin BI
Computer Software
29.0%
Information Technology and Services
19.8%
Hospital & Health Care
5.0%
Consulting
3.9%
Oil & Energy
3.3%
Other
39.0%
Alternatives
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI Alternatives
Tableau
Tableau
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Oracle Analytics Cloud
Oracle Analytics Cloud
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Looker
Looker
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Sisense
Sisense
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Yellowfin BI
Yellowfin BI Alternatives
Looker
Looker
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Sisense
Sisense
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Tableau
Tableau
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Domo
Domo
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Discussions
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI Discussions
What is Microsoft Power BI Desktop used for?
3 Comments
Darewin M.
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
Prakash R.
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
Luke S.
LS
I'd recommend putting requests like that on ideas.powerbi.com.Read more
Yellowfin BI
Yellowfin BI Discussions
How is Yellowfin licensed?
2 Comments
Gary F.
GF
It's an annual license fee.Read more
Is Yellowfin cloud based or 'on-premise'?
2 Comments
Gary F.
GF
It can be implemented successfully in either format.Read more
Can Yellowfin be installed on Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
2 Comments
Gary F.
GF
It can be installed on both platforms with ease.Read more