Microsoft Power BI vs Sigma Computing
Microsoft Power BI
powerbi.microsoft.com
Sigma Computing
sigmacomputing.comSide by side
| Figure | Microsoft Power BI | Sigma Computing |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 0 |
| Spec score · Business Intelligence Tools | 9.3 (#1) | 8.0 (#37) |
| Deployment | hybrid | cloud |
| Embedded analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft integrations | Power BI integrates with Microsoft 365, Azure, Purview, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. | Its listed warehouse and database connections include Snowflake, Databricks, Google BigQuery, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Amazon Redshift. |
| Natural-language queries | Yes | Yes |
| Refresh frequency | hourly | real-time |
| Row-level security | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled reports | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Microsoft Power BI
- Free accountFree
- Power BI Pro$14 a month
- Power BI Premium Per User$24 a month
- Power BI EmbeddedPriced on request
- Fabric Capacity Pay-As-You-GoPriced on request
- Fabric Capacity ReservationPriced on request
In their own words
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI is a business intelligence tool for exploring data and creating interactive reports and dashboards. A free account supports reports and dashboards for personal use, and Power BI Desktop is a free download for data exploration and report authoring. Sharing reports requires upgrading to Pro or Premium. Native mobile apps are available for Windows, iOS, and Android, while Power BI also integrates with Microsoft 365, Azure, Purview, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. Users can ask questions about data in natural language, with Copilot generating visuals and reports. Insights can be shared through Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other apps, and developers can embed interactive reports in their own applications. Power BI includes scheduled reports, hourly refresh frequency, row-level security, and embedded analytics. Pro costs $14 a month when paid yearly; Premium Per User costs $24 a month when paid yearly. Power BI Embedded is listed at as little as $1 per hour for analytics. The free account does not require a credit card, and regional pricing can vary by currency, country, and other regional factors.
Sigma Computing
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