Microsoft Power BI Reviews

Pros

The statistical reporting side really stands out because it offers a wide variety of information which makes analysis much more complete and useful.

Cons

The response time can be a little slow at times.

Pros

Its data visualization capabilities is excellent and the information you need to display can be customized in a very flexible way.

Cons

Some advanced features do require a strong level of knowledge of the application and databases.

Pros

One of the best tools for turning data into charts, visuals and other well-structured information.

Cons

Kind of expensive.

Pros

Accessing it from Windows and getting it installed is very convenient.

Cons

The initial data analysis can be challenging especially when working with raw data.

Pros

Excellent for building dashboards that visualize large volumes of data and present KPIs clearly and effectively.

Cons

Pricing could be improved, maybe with more promotional offers.

Pros

An amazing data visualization solution that lets you analyze large volumes of data efficiently, build interactive dashboards and uncover useful insights for your business. It also comes with a wide range of built in tools and integrates very well with other Microsoft services such as Excel, SharePoint and Dynamics 365.

Cons

It can become expensive for some companies depending on their specific needs especially if advanced features are required or if multiple licenses have to be purchased. On top of that learning how to use it takes time and some technical knowledge, particularly when working with advanced features like DAX and customizing visualization layouts.

Pros

There's a lot you can do with it when it comes to working with data and building graphs, dashboards and presentations. It feels like a complete platform with a wide range of features that cover pretty much everything needed for reporting and visualization.

Cons

The downside is that it takes training to use well since the software can be complex especially when putting dashboards together.

Pros

Some of the visuals are genuinely striking and the overall report feels very dynamic. The way visuals stay synchronized across different sections really helps keep attention on specific slices of the data and therefore on the underlying trend or issue you want to analyze and present.

Cons

Building views outside what was originally planned in the installation feels almost impossible. If a feature is already supported, then fine but if it is not, you end up bending over backward, spending nights searching for workarounds, writing M or DAX scripts and it still will probably never feel as easy as experimenting in an Excel sheet. The community is clearly very strong but Microsoft needs to move much faster to keep up with the volume of requests that highlight gaps between the product and what clients expect. It is frustrating having to tell people that certain things simply cannot be done, only to hear that they had already seen them years ago in Excel or PowerPoint with more traditional approaches.

Pros

Connects really well with different data sources when building business reports. The option to write custom SQL adds a lot of flexibility and the user management and security reporting work very well.

Cons

Performance can slow down when reports are dealing with large volumes of data. The data distribution approach could be improved to handle those situations better.

Pros

One thing I really appreciate is how it connects with a wide range of data sources. Another big plus is that the data can also be exported and saved in Excel which is very useful.

Cons

It does take new team members a while to understand how everything works. The user interface could also be improved.

Pros

It's an excellent tool for presenting data and makes information look clear and impactful.

Cons

The only downside is that it takes quite a while to open although it still works properly once it's running.

Pros

Working with it has been really convenient because it lets me manipulate datasets without much hassle and I also appreciate being able to download the data locally whenever needed.

Cons

Had a difficult time getting the embedded features to work well with PowerPoint.

Pros

One thing I appreciated most about Power BI is how many ways it gives you to work with data. I can group it, transform it and build visualizations based on whatever I need at the moment which makes the tool very flexible and useful.

Cons

I understand that English is the default language and the most widely accepted globally but it would still be helpful if the commands were also translated into Portuguese.

Pros

The dashboards are excellent and we can import data from many different sources.

Cons

The trial version doesn't last very long.

Pros

Creating reports, running analyses and tracking progress is easy, thanks to a simple and user friendly interface.

Cons

Manual refresh takes longer than expected during peak traffic periods or when the network is congested.

Pros

A dynamic platform that's simple to use and works really well day to day.

Cons

Honestly, I didn't run into any issues because it feels like a very practical platform for business use.

Pros

It is a very effective tool for data analysis and business visualization. It comes with a wide range of advanced capabilities, including connections to multiple data sources, flexible customization, strong scalability and plenty of data visualization options. The interface feels accessible and user friendly which makes building custom reports and dashboards easy for users at any level even those with limited experience in data analysis.

Cons

Even with all of its advanced features, it can have a steep learning curve for people who are not familiar with data analysis. The platform can also be expensive for some companies especially those working with tighter budgets. On top of that certain functions may not be as advanced as what some competing analytics tools currently offer.

Pros

Getting started doesn't take much effort even without a strong background in computers or data analysis. The interface feels very user friendly and the drag and drop features make building data visualizations simple. It also works with a broad mix of data sources, from databases, Excel files and CSVs to cloud platforms like SharePoint and Salesforce which makes it very flexible.

Cons

One limitation is that, despite supporting many different data sources, it can still run into compatibility problems with certain file types or databases.

Pros

Between the user friendly interface and the huge range of dashboard customization options, Power BI was a clear choice for us.

Cons

Setting up the data connections took some technical work so we ended up relying on an external data warehouse.

Pros

It works really well for managing smaller sets of data inside a dashboard. It also feels quite fast when handling that kind of workload.

Cons

The interface can feel a bit complicated because it puts so many options on a single screen. While it's more user friendly for people who already know other Microsoft tools like Excel, it still has a somewhat more complex nature. It also struggles with large data sources and loading the data can sometimes take hours.