Microsoft Power BI features: tier-by-tier list (2026)
Per-user BI with low headline prices that hide a steep climb to Premium capacity and Fabric. Free tier cannot share reports.
Core capabilities (16)
Key components
[ edit ] Example of a screenshot from the software Key components of the Power BI ecosystem are as follows: Power BI Desktop [ 19 ] The Windows desktop-based application for PCs, primarily for designing and publishing reports to the service.
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Power Query
[ edit ] Further information: Power Query ETL processes in both the web and desktop versions of Power BI are facilitated in Power Query through built-in connectors to pull data from a wide variety of sources.
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User licenses
[ edit ] Some of the most common user licenses are free , pro , and premium . Free users must be part of an organization with a Power BI license. They can consume reports, and can also build, but not publish.
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ETL processes in both the web and desktop
ETL processes in both the web and desktop versions of Power BI are facilitated in Power Query through built-in connectors to pull data from a wide variety of sources.
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Some of the most common user licenses are
Some of the most common user licenses are free , pro , and premium . Free users must be part of an organization with a Power BI license. They can consume reports, and can also build, but not publish.
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Paginated reports may be more suitable than regular
Paginated reports may be more suitable than regular Power BI reports, and may include printing of invoices or other repeated printouts of reports with a similar layout but different content, or for printing reports where text would otherwise overflow due to be
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Power BI Pro
$14.00 user/month, paid yearly Buy now Buy now This product is not available in your market. Access Power BI reports shared with you and publish your own for an even bigger impact.
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Power BI Premium Per User
$24.00 user/month, paid yearly Buy now Buy now This product is not available in your market.
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Prices shown are for marketing purposes only and
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Make the everyday easier with Windows 11
When there's a lot to do, Windows 11 helps you get it done. Meet Windows 11 Welcome to all things Windows Prepare for Windows 11
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Stay current
Find out how to use Windows Update to keep your PC up to date, on your terms. Learn more about updates
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Improve performance
We have some suggestions to help make your Windows 10 PC run better. Improve PC performance
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Be safe
Windows Security provides the latest antivirus protection for your PC, and we'll show you how to use it.
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If you're a small business owner
Find the information you need to build, run, and grow your small business with Microsoft 365.
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AI features (1)
Achieve more with AI in Windows
Windows is the first PC platform to provide centralized AI assistance. Learn More about Copilot on Windows Turn ideas into art with Paint Cocreator Turn on Live Captions Add video filters with Studio Effects Learn all about NPUs
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Collaboration (2)
Workspace licenses
[ edit ] Premium capacity refers to the license of the workspace, not the licenses of its users or creators.
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Premium capacity refers to the license of the
Premium capacity refers to the license of the workspace, not the licenses of its users or creators.
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Reporting and analytics (7)
Paginated reports
[ edit ] Further information: SQL Server Reporting Services § Power BI Report Builder Paginated reports for Power BI, which can be built with Power BI Report Builder, are a special type of SSRS reports with pagination formatting which can give better cont
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Power BI Paginated reports are saved in the
Power BI Paginated reports are saved in the Report Definition Language (.rdl file format), as opposed to the .pbix file of regular Power BI reports or the recently introduced .pbir format.
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Free account
Free Try for free Try for free This product is not available in your market. Create rich, interactive reports that put visual analytics at your fingertips.
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Power BI Embedded
Variable See pricing Contact sales See pricing Contact sales This product is not available in your market. Create customer-facing reports, dashboards, and analytics in your own applications.
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Fabric Capacity Reservation
See Fabric pricing This product is not available in your market. License your organization for access to the end-to-end, unified analytics experience in Fabric. 3 Annual purchase, saving 40.5% over pay-as-you-go prices Eligible for the Microsoft Azure Consumpt
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Fabric Capacity Pay-As-You-Go
See Fabric pricing Contact Sales This product is not available in your market. License your organization for access to the end-to-end, unified analytics experience in Fabric. 3 Dynamically scale up or down and pause capacity Eligible for the Microsoft Azure Co
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Learn about Power BI licensing
Get clear insights on applicable licenses, key features, and essential information to streamline your choices and make informed decisions for your scenarios and solutions.
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See Microsoft Power BI pricing in detail
This page lists what Microsoft Power BI does. For per-seat math, tier comparison, and the full hidden-fee list, see the Microsoft Power BI pricing breakdown.
Closest alternatives
Other business intelligence tools buyers shortlist when they evaluate Microsoft Power BI.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Power_BI
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/products/power-bi/pricing
- https://www.microsoft.com/help
Features evolve. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase decisions. This list was last refreshed on 2026-05-27.
Frequently asked questions
What features does Microsoft Power BI include?
This page tracks 26 verified Microsoft Power BI features across 4 categories, sourced from Microsoft Power BI's official site and Wikipedia.
Which tier do I need for Microsoft Power BI?
Microsoft Power BI's feature availability varies by plan. Compare the public Microsoft Power BI tiers, calculator, and hidden fees on the Microsoft Power BI pricing page.
How does Microsoft Power BI compare on features to alternatives?
Buyers commonly compare Microsoft Power BI against Tableau, Looker, Qlik Sense. Each alternative's feature page is linked below where we cover it.