# Microsoft Power BI Embedded vs Reveal Comparison


| | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Reveal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 109 | 64 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (40.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (53.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft Power BI Embedded

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Business Improvement (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (2 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (2 reviews)

### Reveal

Pros:
- Analytics (7 reviews)
- Pricing (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Setup (2 reviews)
- Initial Difficulty (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Reveal | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (85 reviews) | 9.0 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (86 reviews) | 8.8 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (31 reviews) | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (76 reviews) | 9.3 (51 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (25 reviews) | 9.7 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (85 reviews) | 9.3 (48 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft Power BI Embedded

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Reveal

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pricing

Price: Contact Us

Key Features:
- Embedded analytics SDK (no iFrames)
- Interactive dashboards and data visualizations
- Drag-and-drop dashboard builder

[Learn more about Reveal](https://www.g2.com/products/reveal-2022-05-24/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Power BI Embedded** | 8.7/10 | 68 |
| **Reveal** | 8.9/10 | 36 |

#### Reports

| Feature | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Reveal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | 9.1 (68 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (31 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | 8.4 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | 9.4 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (31 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | 8.8 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.3 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (32 reviews) | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Reveal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | 8.9 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | 8.8 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (30 reviews) | 
| **Data Discovery** | 8.7 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (30 reviews) | 
| **Search** | 8.4 (53 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | 8.4 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (26 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Reveal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Big Data Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Reveal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | 8.8 (44 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Data Modeling** | 8.6 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | 8.4 (41 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.5 (42 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Reveal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Reveal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Publishing/Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Strategic Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self Service Data Preparation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Trend Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Widgets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Trend/Problem Indicators** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Profitability Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OLAP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Data Sources** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Key Performance Indicators** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Mining** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Query** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Embedded Business Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Power BI Embedded** | 8.8/10 | 68 |
| **Reveal** | 8.9/10 | 36 |

#### Reports

| Feature | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Reveal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | 9.1 (68 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (31 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | 8.4 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | 9.4 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (31 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | 8.8 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.3 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (32 reviews) | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Reveal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | 8.9 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | 8.8 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (30 reviews) | 
| **Data Discovery** | 8.7 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (30 reviews) | 
| **Search** | 8.4 (53 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | 8.4 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (26 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Reveal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | 8.8 (44 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Data Modeling** | 8.6 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | 8.4 (41 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.5 (42 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Reveal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Data Sources** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Charting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Query** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Geographic Maps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Widgets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-service Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Capture and Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration into Third Party Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ad hoc Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Trend Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benchmarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Streaming Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Embedded Business Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/embedded-business-intelligence)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Reveal | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 23.6% | 53.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 40.6% | 27.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 35.8% | 19.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft Power BI Embedded

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.9%
- **Computer Software:** 6.6%
- **Education Management:** 5.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.7%
- **Banking:** 3.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.8%
- **Insurance:** 2.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Financial Services:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 47.2%

#### Reveal

- **Computer Software:** 18.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.8%
- **Financial Services:** 6.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.9%
- **Construction:** 4.9%
- **Retail:** 4.9%
- **Banking:** 3.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.3%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 39.3%

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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft Power BI Embedded

- Title: [What is the difference between Power BI and Power BI embedded?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-power-bi-and-power-bi-embedded) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Power BI is for folks who want to create and analyze reports directly in the Power BI service. It's user-friendly and great for in-house data visualization...."

### Reveal

- Title: [Do I need to ask IT to do any configurations before I can use the app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-i-need-to-ask-it-to-do-any-configurations-before-i-can-use-the-app) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "You can connect to data sources without any help from IT. Data stays securely within your organization."
- Title: [Can I customize ReportPlus?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-customize-reportplus) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "You can easily embed it into your applications, extend or brand/white label the app to match your or your customers’ corporate identity. You can also deploy..."
- Title: [Which data sources does ReportPlus support?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-data-sources-does-reportplus-support) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "ReportPlus for iOS supports:

- Flat files, such as Excel, CSV;
- Content Managers, like Dropbox, Google Drive, Sharepoint;
- Social Networks - Facebook,..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-power-bi-embedded-vs-reveal-2022-05-24)