Power BI
Microsoft business intelligence and reporting platform
Shyft Score
Directory quality rating
68/100
Quiet
AI Readiness
How prepared for AI workflows
30/100
MCPWebhooks
Our take
The verdict on Power BI
AI-generated
Power BI is a robust, AI-ready tool for data visualization with strong Microsoft integration, but requires a subscription.
Strengths
- MCP/AI-agent compatible
- Real-time dashboards
- Customizable reports
Limitations
- Subscription required
- Steep learning curve
Best for: Data teams using Microsoft ecosystems for advanced analytics.
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Why teams choose Power BI
Transform complex data into clear visual insights in minutes
Make faster business decisions with real-time dashboard updates
Reduce manual reporting work by connecting all your data sources automatically
Share interactive reports across teams without technical expertise required
About
What is Power BI?
Power BI is a data insights solution for microsoft business analytics. Key capabilities include interactive data visualization, real-time dashboard updates, and customizable reports and analytics.
Key capabilities
Interactive data visualization
Real-time dashboard updates
Customizable reports and analytics
Data connectivity from various sources
Collaboration and sharing capabilities
At a glance
Category
business-intelligence
Department
Data
Pricing
Subscription (from $9.99/mo)
Type
HYBRID
Website
powerbi.microsoft.com
Capabilities
MCPWebhooks
Use cases
What you can do with Power BI
Create interactive sales performance dashboards for executives
Monitor real-time inventory levels for supply chain teams
Generate custom financial reports for accounting departments
Track customer engagement metrics for marketing teams
Visualize website traffic data for digital marketing managers
Best for
Data analystsBusiness intelligence professionalsSmall to medium-sized enterprises
API & Developer Info
API Style
REST
Authentication
OAuth 2.0
SDKs
csharpjavascriptpythonjava
Capabilities
WebhooksSandbox / Free Tier
Pricing
Power BI pricing
Power BI starts at $9.99/mo
Starting at $9.99/mo
Ecosystem
Connected ecosystem
MCP servers, AI skills, and integrations that work with Power BI
MCP servers
Use Power BI with AI agents via these MCP servers
powerbi mcp
Empower AI assistants to interact with Power BI datasets using natural language.
pip 105
pbi desktop mcp public
Empower AI to interact with your Power BI models seamlessly and securely.
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Integrations
Microsoft ExcelAzureSalesforceGoogle AnalyticsSQL ServerSharePointMicrosoft TeamsZapierHubSpot
AI & automation capabilities
REST APIN/A
MCP Server
Webhooks
Free TierN/A
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Power BI and its capabilities
Power BI starts at $9.99/month per user for the Pro subscription. This includes interactive data visualization, real-time dashboards, customizable reports, and collaboration features. Microsoft also offers Power BI Premium for larger organizations with additional capacity and advanced features.
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