STOA's verdictRating 6.9 out of 10
Power BI is best for small businesses already using Microsoft 365 that need to turn spreadsheets and data into clear charts and dashboards.
The free desktop version is surprisingly powerful, but you'll need to pay $10/user/month to share reports with your team — which adds up fast. If you're not already in the Microsoft world, tools like Google Looker Studio or Tableau might feel less clunky to set up.
Six factors, weightedHow we rate
- SMB Fit 25%7.0 out of 10
A free account creates reports, and Pro is $14.00 per user per month paid yearly for sharing; it works with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365.
