Daniel Whittaker

Power BI > Tableau

When it comes to choosing a BI tool, the decision can be difficult as there are so many different options to choose from. Of the market right now, the front-runners are Power BI from Microsoft, and Tableau from Salesforce. I’ve used both, and so feel that I am perfectly placed to have an opinion on which is the better tool for the majority of business users out there. Tableau has a strong reputation for its powerful data visualisation, and Power BI has Microsoft’s muscle behind it. But after spending time with each, I’m convinced: for most businesses, Power BI just makes more sense. Let me walk you through why I think Power BI is the winner.