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Microsoft Power BI pricing: tiers, seat costs, and hidden fees

Short answer

Per-user BI with low headline prices that hide a steep climb to Premium capacity and Fabric. Free tier cannot share reports.

Last verified: 2026-05-17 Model: month Official pricing

Public pricing tiers

TierMonthlyAnnual monthly equivalentNotes
Free $0 user/month $0 user/month 1GB model, 10GB storage, no sharing
Pro $14 user/month $14 user/month 100GB model, 100TB storage, 48 refreshes/day
Premium Per User $24 user/month $24 user/month Includes Pro plus larger models and dataflows
Embedded / Fabric Capacity Custom Custom Variable capacity-based pricing

Microsoft Power BI cost calculator

$140 / month

For 10 seats on Pro, current public pricing implies $140 per month when annual pricing is available, or $140 month-to-month.

Hidden fees and quote risks

  • Pro license required even with Fabric capacity to publish
  • Storage limits combined across Pro, Premium, and Fabric licenses
  • Region and currency may shift list prices

Enterprise notes

Premium capacity and Fabric SKUs sold separately; quoted via Microsoft sales or Azure pricing calculator.

Closest alternatives

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Sources

Pricing changes frequently. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Microsoft Power BI cost?

Microsoft Power BI pricing depends on its Per-user plus capacity. The page lists public tiers and flags custom or usage-based items that require vendor confirmation.

What is the main hidden fee risk for Microsoft Power BI?

Pro license required even with Fabric capacity to publish

Which Microsoft Power BI alternatives should buyers compare?

Tableau, Looker, Qlik Sense are the closest alternatives most procurement teams compare against Microsoft Power BI.