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How is Power BI Licensed?




Power BI is a powerful business intelligence and data visualization tool developed by Microsoft that allows users to gain insights from their data, make informed decisions, and create interactive reports. It facilitates connection to various sources such as Excel Spreadsheets, SharePoint Online Services, SQL Server databases, and cloud services like Azure or Google Analytics - enabling timely access of vital information for analysis.




Furthermore, it offers advanced functionalities including, the capability to transform & model raw/processed datasets alongside creating visuals with an impressive selection tools covering charts; maps; gauges etc. Additionally, Power BI's simple point-and-click interface provides strong capabilities in refining queries through feature-rich filters while also automatically generating meaningful summaries which can be conveniently shared via dashboards crossing multiple platforms & devices, providing anytime recognition potential!



Power BI Pro:

Power BI Pro: This is a subscription-based version of Power BI that provides a range of additional features and capabilities for data visualization and analysis. It is designed for individual users or small teams who need to collaborate on creating and sharing reports and dashboards.

Power BI Premium:

Power BI Premium: This is a subscription-based version of Power BI that provides a range of advanced features and capabilities for data visualization and analysis. It is designed for organizations that need to scale their use of Power BI across a large number of users and workspaces.

Power BI Embedded:

Power BI Embedded: This is a version of Power BI that can be embedded into other applications or websites. It allows developers to incorporate Power BI functionality into custom solutions.

Power BI Mobile:

Power BI Mobile: This is a mobile app version of Power BI that allows users to access and interact with their reports and dashboards on the go. It is available for both iOS and Android devices.


Where Can Download Power BI

Overview Video - Power BI Licensing (2023)



Power BI Free

Power BI Free is a free version of Power BI, a cloud-based business analytics service that enables users to visualize, analyze, and share data. It allows users to create and share basic reports and dashboards, and includes a limited set of features.

With Power BI Free, users can connect to and import data from a wide range of sources, create interactive reports and dashboards using a variety of visualizations, and share their work with others. However, Power BI Free has a number of limitations compared to the paid versions of Power BI, including limits on the size and number of datasets that can be imported, the number of users who can access a workspace, and the number of reports and dashboards that can be created.


Power BI Free Limits
  • The maximum size of a dataset that can be imported into Power BI is 1 GB.

  • The maximum number of rows that can be imported into a dataset is 30,000 rows.

  • The maximum number of columns in a dataset is 16,000 columns.

  • The maximum number of fields that can be used in a single report is 30,000 fields.

  • The maximum number of visuals that can be added to a report is 30 visuals.

  • The maximum number of workspaces 1 workspace.

Power BI Pro

If you’re interested in Power BI Pro, you’re in a good place. Offering a cost of $9.99 per month, Power BI’s Pro option allows you access to all its modern features with Microsoft 365. The option offers mobile app access, and your users will have the ability to collaborate and publish shared reports. The model size limit is 1 gigabyte and refresh rate is 8/day. Power BI offers encryption and metrics consumption and publishing across the board; with AI visuals and controls for API, this option may be the right one for your work.


Limits Of Power BI Pro
  • The maximum dataset size that can be imported into Power BI is 1 GB.

  • The maximum number of rows in a dataset is 150 million rows.

  • The maximum number of columns is 16,000 columns.

  • The maximum number of fields that can be used in a single report is 30,000 fields.

  • The maximum number of visuals that can be added to a report is 1,000 visuals.

  • The maximum number of users in a Power BI Pro workspace is 500 users.

  • The maximum number of workspaces by a single user is 50 workspaces.

  • The maximum number of reports in a single workspace is 1,000 reports.

  • The maximum number of dashboards in a single workspace is 1,000 dashboards.

  • The maximum number of tiles that can be added to a dashboard is 1,000 tiles.

Power BI Premium – For Each User

Premium for each user offers all the features of Pro, but is able to be licensed to users who have a necessity for data management and access at an organization level. There is advanced AI, paginated reports, and the model size limit is 100 GB. Additionally, there is a 48/day refresh rate, AI visuals and API controls, and XMLA endpoint connectivity. Power BI offers the basic data security and metrics creation option, as well as lifecycle management. At a cost of $20 a month, Premium on Power BI may be the option for you.


Power BI Premium – Per Capacity

Power BI Premium – per capacity allows users to access data at enterprise scale. You need a Pro license for publishing into Premium capacity, and you can connect Azure to scale to Power BI Premium. With Premium per capacity, you also have mobile access, but can create content without a per-user license. On-premises reporting with report server also comes with this choice, and model size is 400 gigabyte limit. With per capacity, you have access to advanced AI, XMLA, dataflow, and datamart. Some tools with capacity are multi-geo deployment management, bring your own key, and add-on availability. Maximum storage is 100 terabytes and the cost is $4995 a month. Per capacity might be the best for you.


Power BI Premium

Power BI Premium includes all of the features and capabilities of Power BI Pro, as well as a number of additional features and capabilities that are not available in Power BI Pro. Some of the key differences between Power BI Pro and Power BI Premium are:

  • Capacity: Power BI Premium includes dedicated capacity in the Power BI service, which allows organizations to scale their use of Power BI to meet their needs. Power BI Pro does not include dedicated capacity and is subject to the capacity limits of the shared Power BI service.

  • Data storage and processing: Power BI Premium includes unlimited data storage and processing, while Power BI Pro is limited to 1 GB of data storage and 1 hour of data processing per user per day.

  • Data refresh: Power BI Premium includes the ability to schedule data refresh for datasets up to eight times per day, while Power BI Pro is limited to eight data refresh per day.

  • Paginated reports: Power BI Premium includes the ability to create and publish paginated reports, which are reports that are optimized for printing and have a more traditional layout. Power BI Pro does not include this capability.

  • Report server: Power BI Premium includes the ability to use a on-premises report server to host and share Power BI reports and dashboards, while Power BI Pro does not include this capability.


Limits For Power BI Premium
  • The maximum size of a dataset In Power BI is 10 GB.

  • The maximum number of rows that can be imported into a dataset is 10 billion rows.

  • The maximum number of columns in a dataset is 16,000 columns.

  • The maximum number of fields that can be used in a single report is 30,000 fields.

  • The maximum number of visuals that can be added to a report is 1,000 visuals.

  • The maximum number of users in Power BI Premium workspace is 50,000 users.

  • The maximum number of workspaces by a single user is 50 workspaces.

  • The maximum number of reports in a single workspace is 1,000 reports.

  • The maximum number of dashboards in a single workspace is 1,000 dashboards.

  • The maximum number of tiles that can be added to a dashboard is 1,000 tiles.

  • The maximum number of paginated reports in a single workspace is 50 reports.


Power BI Embedded:

Power BI Embedded is a version of Power BI that can be embedded into other applications or websites. It allows developers to incorporate Power BI functionality into custom solutions, such as custom web or mobile applications.

Power BI Embedded is typically used by developers who want to build custom applications or websites that include data visualization and analysis functionality. It allows developers to leverage the powerful data visualization and analysis capabilities of Power BI, while also giving them the flexibility to customize the user experience and integrate the Power BI functionality into their own applications or websites.



In general, Power BI Embedded is more suitable for developers who want to build custom applications or websites that include data visualization and analysis functionality, while Power BI Pro is more suitable for individual users or small teams who need to create and share reports and dashboards.


Power BI Embedded is available in two pricing tiers:

  • Embed for Customers: This pricing tier is designed for developers who want to embed Power BI into applications or websites that will be used by their customers. It is based on a pay-per-use model, with charges calculated based on the number of users who access the embedded reports and dashboards, and the amount of data they consume.

  • Embed for Your Organization: This pricing tier is designed for developers who want to embed Power BI into applications or websites that will be used by their own organization. It is based on a monthly subscription model, with charges calculated based on the number of users who will be accessing the embedded reports and dashboards.

The specific pricing for Power BI Embedded will depend on the specific features and capabilities that you need, as well as the number of users who will be accessing the embedded reports and dashboards. You can contact Microsoft or a Microsoft partner for more information on pricing and to get a quote for your specific needs.


Power BI Mobile:

Power BI Mobile is a mobile app version of Power BI that allows users to access and interact with their reports and dashboards on the go. It is available for both iOS and Android devices.

Power BI Mobile is available as a free download from the App Store or Google Play. It can be used to access any Power BI content that you have permission to view, including reports, dashboards, and datasets.

Note that to use Power BI Mobile, you will need a Power BI Pro or Power BI Premium subscription. Power BI Mobile is not included with the free version of Power BI.


Can I try Power BI before I Sign up For An Account

yes, there is a free trial available for Power BI. The free trial gives you full access to all of the features and capabilities of Power BI Pro for a period of 60 days. During the trial, you can create and share reports and dashboards, connect to and import data from a wide range of sources, and collaborate with others in real-time.

To sign up for the free trial, you will need to create a free Microsoft account and then visit the Power BI website. From there, you can click the "Start free" button to begin the trial. You will need to provide your billing information when you sign up, but you will not be charged until the trial period is over, and you can cancel at any time.


Sign Up For An Account Here https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/


Power BI is also included as part of several different Office 365 subscriptions. Here are the Office 365 subscriptions that include Power BI:

  • Office 365 E5: This is the top-tier Office 365 subscription that includes a range of advanced features and tools, including Power BI.

  • Office 365 A5: This is a specialized Office 365 subscription that is designed for security and compliance professionals. It includes Power BI.

  • Office 365 F1: This is an Office 365 subscription designed for front-line workers. It includes Power BI.

  • Office 365 Business Premium: This is an Office 365 subscription designed for small and medium-sized businesses. It includes Power BI.

  • Microsoft 365 E5: This is a subscription that includes Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security. It includes Power BI.

  • Microsoft 365 A5: This is a specialized subscription that includes Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security. It is designed for security and compliance professionals and includes Power BI.

  • Microsoft 365 F1: This is a subscription that includes Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security. It is designed for front-line workers and includes Power BI.

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