Birst
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| Fact | Birst | Microsoft Power BI |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Birst is offered as a hosted multi-tenant cloud service, an on-premises virtual appliance, and an embedded option. | hybrid |
| Embedded analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Natural-language queries | Yes | Yes |
| Refresh frequency | real-time | hourly |
| Row-level security | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled reports | Yes | Yes |
Birst plans
- Infor BirstPriced on request
Microsoft Power BI plans
- 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
Pick Birst if…
Birst suits organizations that need to combine data across applications or ERPs and deliver governed analytics across teams. It may also fit buyers seeking planning, forecasting, and financial reporting capabilities alongside analytics.
Pick Microsoft Power BI if…
Power BI suits people who need to explore data and build reports or dashboards, as well as developers embedding reports in applications. Its free account is for personal use; report sharing requires Pro or Premium.