Trying to choose between Zoho Analytics and Power BI? No worries in this Zoho Analytics vs PowerBi blog we are going to analyze both tools based on platform capabilities to pricing to understand which one is Right for You.
is Zoho a powerful, user-friendly PowerBI Alternative?
Data Integration from Different Sources
| Sources |  |
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| Integration with third-party business apps | Yes | Yes, support more apps then PowerBi |
| Integration with Zoho apps | No | Yes |
| Import From Email | No | Yes |
| Max file Import Size | 250 MB | Unlimited |
| Data Preparation | Yes, In Desktop Client | Yes, Zoho AI-Driven and offers Online Cloud app. |
In Power Bi, we use Microsoft Power Query dialog in our desktop to do the data preparation operations whereas Zoho comes out with Zoho data prep which is the online service allows easy Data Preparation.
Creation of Report
Zoho gives users the option to generate reports automatically after importing the data in the Zoho workspace.
| Report Generate | |
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| Automatic Generate Report | No | Yes |
| Auto Data Blending | Limited | Yes |
| AI-Powered automated contextual insights | Yes | Yes |
Power Bi and Zoho Analytics both allow the creation of presentations that combine various visualizations in order to make compelling stories with data.
Share Visualizations
| Share | |
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| Visualizations | Yes, Both the Sender and Recipient need to have Power BI Pro | Yes |
| Private Link | No | Yes |
| Embedded BI/ White-Labeling | Very costly | Affordable |
An easy embed of visualization Offers in Zoho Analytics and also allows us to share by creating a private link where we can have a different level of security options. This link can also be customized through filter criteria.
Others Feature
| Feature | | |
| Historical snapshotting | No | Yes |
| Support Cost | Free Support Only for Power Bi Pro users | Inclusive of Plan |
Pricing
Zoho Analytics and Power BI both offers free plan and 2 types of Pricing model of Cloud and On-Premise.
| Pricing | | |
| Free Plan | Yes (1 user) | Yes (2 Users) |
| Cloud | Starts $20 for 2 users/month. Require other services to share. | Starts at $30 for 2 users/month |
| On-premise | In Power BI Premium plan for $4,995/ month. | Starts at $150 for 5 users/ month. |
Zoho in Comparison with other BI tools has its own strengths and weaknesses and Zoho comes out with great features in self-service BI. To explore how Zoho can be better than other tools sign up with your free Zoho Analytics account today by following this link.
Zoho has a lot more to offer than only Analytics. Signup with Zoho One to have a free access of all service today.
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