Glossary What is Power BI?

Power BI is a robust, self-service business analytics service created by Microsoft. It’s a model-based suite of reporting tools that was created with the business user’s needs in mind. Through interactive visualizations and advanced business intelligence capabilities, Microsoft's service empowers businesses to create their own reports and dashboards to unlock more value from their data.

Anyone can download Power BI Desktop for free and create compelling visuals on report pages. Paying for the license allows you to share and collaborate on your reports and dashboards with your end users and teammates.

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