Power BI Licenses Explained

Whether you're a startup, a growing business, or an enterprise, choosing the right Power BI license can significantly impact your costs and capabilities.

Why Power BI Licensing Matters

Power BI offers different plans based on user needs, collaboration levels, and deployment scales. Selecting the wrong license can either limit your access to features or incur unnecessary expenses.

Let’s break down each option and what it offers.

Power BI Free

Power BI Pro

Power BI Premium (Per User)

Power BI Premium (Per Capacity)

Which Power BI License Should You Choose?

• Small business or teams sharing dashboards? Go for Power BI Pro.

• Data-heavy teams needing AI and large models? Opt for Premium (Per User).

• Enterprise-wide deployment with many viewers? Choose Premium (Per Capacity).

Power BI’s licensing can feel complex at first, but once you understand your organization's size and collaboration needs, the right choice becomes clear. Whether you're building dashboards solo or enabling data culture across your company, there’s a Power BI license that fits just right.

To know more about Power Bi Licenses and detailed overview of the licenses, check out here.