Compare Microsoft Power BI vs IBM Cognos Analytics

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	Microsoft Power BI (151) Get Quote Get Quote	IBM Cognos Analytics (172) Get Quote Get Quote

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Description	Power BI is a suite of analytics tools that works across a variety of devices. Power BI gives business users access to real-time data from systems, from spreadsheets and databases to SaaS ... Read More	IBM Cognos Analytics software is designed to help business become a truly intelligent enterprise. With features like drag-and-drop report creation, and a point-and-click interface, it's ... Read More
Entry Level Pricing	Starts from $4,995	Starts from $15
Free Trial Availability	Free Trial available	Free Trial available
Spotsaas Score	9.8/10	8.9/10
User Ratings	4.4 (2583)	4.1 (810)
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Total Features	8 Features	9 Features
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Starting From	$4,995	$15
Pricing Pans	Not Available	Not Available
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Organization Types supported	Medium Business Freelancers Large Enterprises Small Business Individuals	Medium Business Freelancers Large Enterprises Small Business Individuals
Platforms Supported	Mobile - Android Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)	Mobile - Android Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)
Modes of support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Not Available
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User Reviews

User Ratings	4.4 (based on 2583 reviews)	4.1 (based on 810 reviews)
Rating Distribution	Excellent 105 Very Good 42 Good 3 Poor 1 Terible 0	Excellent 100 Very Good 57 Good 11 Poor 2 Terible 2
Expert's Review generated by AI	Power BI stands out as a transformative technology that's ahead of its time, according to recent user reviews. Users appreciate the versatility of Power BI in connecting to various data sources ...Read more	IBM Cognos Analytics has garnered high praise from users for its user-friendly interface, ease of use, and powerful data visualization capabilities. Users appreciate the intuitive nature of the ...Read more
Pros and Cons	Wide range of pricing models, offering flexibility for different budgets. Can connect to almost any data source, enhancing data accessibility and analysis. Offers extensive visual and add-on library, facilitating enhanced data visualization. Intuitive and easy to use, suitable for users with varying levels of expertise. Enables easy sharing of live data and collaborative editing. Desktop version can feel clunky and may have bugs that need addressing. Requires background knowledge in SQL and database management for efficient use. Pricing models may limit accessibility to some features for non-pro users.	Easy report creation, even for novices, reducing training needs. User-friendly interface, suitable for users of all skill levels. Utilizes Artificial Intelligence for visualization and decision-making. Cloud-based tool with a wide range of features for data analysis. Constant updates with new features and improvements. Steeper learning curve for beginners without formal training. Limited interactive PDF support for reports. Some users find table joining abilities limiting.
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Integrations

Integration with other apps	Salesforce 4.3 (31400 reviews) Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales 4 (2319 reviews) MailChimp 3.9 (27427 reviews)	No Integration information available.

Customers

Customers	Adobe GE Healthcare Aston Martin	No Customers information available.

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Screenshots	7 Screenshots	3 Screenshots
Videos	5 Videos	3 Videos

Alternatives

Alternatives	Google Drive 4.7 Tableau 4.4 IBM Cognos Analytics 4.1	Qlik Sense 4.3 Tableau 4.4 Microsoft Power BI 4.4

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Yes, both Microsoft Power BI and IBM Cognos Analytics offer a Free Trial.

Microsoft Power BI is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

IBM Cognos Analytics is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

Pricing for Microsoft Power BI Starts at $4,995/Month whereas for IBM Cognos Analytics Starts at $15/User/Month.

Some top alternatives to Microsoft Power BI includes Google Drive, Tableau, IBM Cognos Analytics, Dundas BI, SAS Business Intelligence, Clear Analytics, SAP BusinessObjects BI, ibi Analytics Platform, Narrative BI and Microsoft Power BI Desktop.

Some top alternatives to IBM Cognos Analytics includes Qlik Sense, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Dundas BI, QlikView, SAS Business Intelligence, Clear Analytics, SAP BusinessObjects BI, Panintelligence and ibi Analytics Platform.

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Compare Microsoft Power BI vs IBM Cognos Analytics

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