# Page 7 | Microsoft Power BI Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 7 - Is Microsoft Power BI the right Data Visualization solution for you? Explore 1878 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/176586/Power-BI/reviews --- Microsoft Power BI 4.6 (1878) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/176586/Power-BI/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 24th, 2026 # Page 7 - Reviews of Microsoft Power BI ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 151-175 of 1878 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use KH Kathy H. Practice Manager Veterinary Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sluggish but useful " November 16, 2024 3.0 Used for reporting for corporate monthly wellness program enrollments, monthly fiance breakdowns Pros Holds a lot of information, able to look at data as charts ans graphs Cons Slow, often times out when in the program Review Source WT Wasif T. Training Analyst Medical Devices Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best for organizations that don't mind spending on pro license" November 1, 2024 5.0 Pros Very advanced features. Does everything Tableau does and more. Cons DAX. Did not need a custom language just for PBI. Review Source SN Sarin N. Information Service Information Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "MS Power BI streamlined my data analysis!" October 3, 2024 5.0 Easily connecting data sources is great, and recent improvements have improved visualization choices. Pros I've used various data tools, but Power BI is easier. Cons The program might be slow when handling large datasets, which is aggravating. Review Source NL Nick L. Account Manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Power BI - An Easy, No Fuss Analytics Service" November 13, 2024 5.0 Power BI has been great for driving and reporting KPIs internally and externally for our company. It's easy to use and intuitive. Pros The thing I liked most about Power BI is how easy and intuitive it is to import and interact with data. Cons I wish it had more functionality with languages like SQL. It is a bit one dimensional in this sense. Review Source LM Lachlan M. IT Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Power BI has been a powerful" April 14, 2025 5.0 Power BI makes it easy to visualize data and is adaptable for all kinds of analysis Pros It's customizable with a lot of functions for this price that other programs don't offer Cons Visualizing is good but the dashboard could be improved Review Source TW Tanner W. Integrity Engineer Oil & Energy Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Power BI is Great" October 10, 2024 5.0 I use this product daily to get information for my work and it is a lifesaver. Pros I typically only use it for information purposes, but the amount of information stored within this product is amazing. Cons Sometimes it won't load data correctly if you have it open for a long period of time and you have to refresh your screen. Review Source VO Vallery O. Talent Partner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Microsoft Power BI Review" September 20, 2024 5.0 The best - as a business, we would not be able to function without Power BI. Pros Power BI is very robust! There's no report that we cannot get out of it with the right integrations. I love that its customizable and integrates with a lot of other programs. Cons Steep learning curve especially if you have to create dashboards from scratch. We also sometimes experience problems with the way data translates across different platforms. Review Source DZ Denis Z. Finance Officer Environmental Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "PowerBI the smart software! " December 26, 2024 5.0 Mind blowing software which will take off a lot of time of your sleeves! Pros The ability to automatically run reports and future run them is just so much time saving! PowerBI is an extremely smart system which does data analysis and reporting extremely well and furiously fast!!! Cons Takes time to manipulate it very well and start enjoying the benefits of the software. It’s not a software for everyone I would say! But if you manage how to use it you’re in for big luck! Review Source CB Carmela B. Data business analyst Insurance Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Hard to understand but neat tool" February 22, 2025 4.0 I have used it in the past but then if a lot of time goes by i tend to forget how to use it and need a refresher Pros I think it's neat what this application can produce Cons I find it a little difficult to understand how to use, even after watching some training videos Review Source DA Drew A. Network System Administrator Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Does what it promises, but not much more" March 11, 2025 3.0 Pros Makes it easy to parse data from disparate systems. Cons Limited options to run locally, no Mac OS or Linux app available. Review Source SR Shai R. Head of Igaming Gambling & Casinos Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great tool for a data driven company" November 11, 2024 5.0 Pros It allows me and my team to easily visualize data, trends and extract useful insights Cons It requires some amount of training to go beyond the basic capabilities Review Source BZ Bernhard Z. Business Manager - Data and Analytics Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Power BI - Excel on steroids " August 7, 2024 5.0 I learnt Power BI capabilities first through Excel Power Pivot and then rolled out Power BI at my company. I liked it so much that I moved to consultancy and now support companies in rolling out Power BI as a career. I only work with Power BI as I genuinely prefer it over other BI tools. Pros Coming from a business background I found Power Bi easy to access, learn and ultimately master. It combines the best of both worlds: easy access and powerful capabilities. Cons There’s a few (isolated) things where competitive solutions may have a better capabilities : maps are one of them. Alternatives considered [Qlik Sense](https://www.capterra.com/p/209809/Qlik-Sense/)[Tableau](https://www.capterra.com/p/208764/Tableau/)[Alteryx Designer](https://www.capterra.com/p/145696/Alteryx-Designer/)[SAP Analytics Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/249571/SAP-Analytics-Cloud/) Reason for choosing Microsoft Power BI Cost, simplicity, functionality, Integration with Microsoft office and ease of data integration Switched from [Qlik Sense](https://www.capterra.com/p/209809/Qlik-Sense/)[SAP Analytics Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/249571/SAP-Analytics-Cloud/) Integration with Microsoft office and ease of data integration Review Source JH Jody H. Recruitment Administrator Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review Power Bi" January 8, 2025 4.0 Overall positive experience, easy to navigate. Pros Easy Layout and functions. Can be used for multiple reporting Cons Can be slow to upload, some of the filtering options could be better. Review Source GM Galateya M. Executive Administrative Assistant Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Recommendation for Microsoft Power BI" October 3, 2024 5.0 My overall experience with Microsoft Power BI is super positive Pros The most I like about Power BI is the automation and how it made my work life easy when it comes to making reports. Cons There is nothing I like least, in general there are only Pros for Power BI Review Source Vanessa W. Operational Finance Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Share reports interactively" August 14, 2024 5.0 As I have used this tool for my work area, it has allowed me to share reports with my team or clients, and it helps my clients understand new projects in an interactive and easy way. Pros Microsoft Power BI has offered me a wide range of visualizations, as it has charts that help present data or information accurately. Additionally, its ease of use has made it easy for me to adopt this tool quickly. Cons I have found the subscription to be a bit expensive; however, it does have a free version, which I find impressive. Review Source RL Ricardo L. Purchasing Intern Automotive Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Efficient data" April 7, 2025 5.0 Pretty good, mostly I use it as a summary of information, to get data quickly Pros Its adaptability, and customization, you can use it to graph and monitor pretty much anything Cons It can be tricky to use if not trained properly Review Source SR Sylvia R. Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A great first start into BI" October 25, 2024 4.0 It's a good first attempt when developing BI dashboards and displaying high level data stats. I'm more experienced on the back end and development. It's not bad and definitely better than creating SSRS reports. Pros If you have some SSRS experience and advanced Excel user, Power BI is a great step in displaying dashboards and breaking down visual data dynamically. Cons Has a slight learning curve on what you can and can't do. When I was starting out, I had to really play around with it, but eventually got it. Also, if your organization isn't fully adopting it, it's hard to get people on board with it. Review Source CM COURTNEY M. CASE MANAGEMENT PROCESSOR Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "POWER BI REVIEW" June 16, 2025 3.0 Pros THE EASE OF USE IS WHAT MAKES THIS SOFTWARE STAND OUT, JUST LIKE ANY OF MICROSOFT'S PRODUCTS. EASE OF USE. Cons MICROSOFT PRODUCTS ARE SEEMINGLY FLAWLESS, I LOVE USING THIER SOFTWARE. NO CONS HERE THAT COME TO MIND. Review Source SJ Sebastian J. Sr. QA Automation Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A great tool for Dashboards, Reporting and Graphical presentations" November 2, 2024 5.0 A great tool for Dashboards, Reporting and Graphical presentations Pros Best tool I have worked to build dashboards and presentations Cons Sometimes is tough to get custom widgets to meet your needs, however default ones are good enough Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Data Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Power BI: Your Data's Storyteller" July 29, 2024 5.0 I have been using Bower BI with more than four years now and It is one of the best data visualisation tool that I have came across. You can do all kind of data analysis in Power BI like Like data presentation, analysis, forecast etc. I find it easy to learn and very interactive for a user. Pros 1\. User-friendly interface: Its intuitive design makes it accessible to users with varying technical expertise. 2. Interactive visualizations: Creates engaging and interactive dashboards and reports. 3. Customizable reports: Enables users to tailor reports to their specific needs. Cons Dependency on Microsoft ecosystem: Relies heavily on Microsoft products and services. Switched from [Tableau](https://www.capterra.com/p/208764/Tableau/) I find working with Power BI more productive and time saving. Review Source PT Phil T. Marketing Manager Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Professional but Effective Software" October 14, 2024 4.0 We run all our entire reporting off Power Bi, it gives us the flexibility and in depth information required. Pros I like how in depth you can go with Power BI to run all sorts of automations and reporting. Cons There is a steeper learning curve to understand the product. It's more difficult to jump in and get started. Review Source CK Camille K. Staff Executive Office Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Microsoft Power BI" April 17, 2025 4.0 I've had a positive experience with Microsoft Power BI! While it did take me a couple tries to get the hang of it, once I did it's a really cool software. Pros I liked how intelligent it was, and how many creative options it has for analysis. It was also very convenient that it links to my existing Microsoft accounts. Cons Without having prior knowledge of the product or being trained, it would be difficult to use this software. Not user-friendly for beginners. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Digital Consultant Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Powerful and flexible" October 15, 2024 4.0 Overall, it’s a powerful and flexible tool for data visualization and analysis, particularly favored for its integration with other Microsoft products. Pros Power BI has a user-friendly interface and a wide range of data connectivity options, making it easy to create insightful visualizations. Cons It has a steep learning curve for advanced features and can experience performance issues with larger datasets. Review Source ST Stelios T. Pharmacist Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Powerful tools!" January 11, 2025 5.0 Pros Good powerful tools that can be used to collaborate easily. Cons Can be tricky sorting thru reports until you get the hang of it. Review Source SC Scott C. Process Improvement Manager Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Microsoft Power Bi Tool" January 7, 2025 5.0 Pros Provides real-time insights, intuitive dashboards, and data integration to drive smarter business decisions. 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