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Microsoft Power BI vs Domo

Microsoft Power BI: Microsoft's business intelligence tool with Copilot to build reports and answer data questions. Domo: Cloud business intelligence platform with data integration, dashboards and AI agents. Here is how they compare on features, pricing, platforms, pros and cons.

Quick verdict

Microsoft Power BI

Best for: Organisations already using Microsoft tools.

Stands out for: Free desktop app; Great with Microsoft 365.

Domo

Best for: Companies that want data integration and dashboards in one platform.

Stands out for: All-in-one data platform; Many data connectors.

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Microsoft Power BI, Domo
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What it isMicrosoft's business intelligence tool with Copilot to build reports and answer data questions.Cloud business intelligence platform with data integration, dashboards and AI agents.
Pricing
Free + Paid
Free trial
Free to useYesNo
CategoryAI Data & AnalyticsAI Data & Analytics
Editor rank#2 in category#11 in category
Made byMicrosoftDomo
Best forOrganisations already using Microsoft tools.Companies that want data integration and dashboards in one platform.
Key features
  • Interactive reports and dashboards
  • Copilot for report building and Q&A
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft 365 links
  • Data modelling tools
  • Hundreds of data connectors
  • Data preparation tools
  • Dashboards and alerts
  • AI chat and agents
Pros
  • Free desktop app
  • Great with Microsoft 365
  • All-in-one data platform
  • Many data connectors
Cons
  • Desktop builder is Windows only
  • Pricing is business focused
Use it to
  • Turn Excel data into a live dashboard
  • Ask Copilot why sales dropped
  • Share reports with your team
  • Combine data from several apps
  • Send an alert when a KPI drops
  • Ask AI about a dashboard
Web app
iPhone & iPad
Android
Windows

Microsoft Power BI vs Domo: questions

Is Microsoft Power BI better than Domo?

Neither wins for everyone. Our editors rank Microsoft Power BI slightly higher overall in AI Data & Analytics, but Domo can be the better fit: Companies that want data integration and dashboards in one platform.

Which is free, Microsoft Power BI or Domo?

Microsoft Power BI can be used for free (free + paid), while Domo is free trial.

Can I use Microsoft Power BI and Domo together?

Yes. Many people keep both and pick per task, for example turn Excel data into a live dashboard with Microsoft Power BI, and combine data from several apps with Domo.

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