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Microsoft's AI Copilot for reports, dashboards, and data answers.
Microsoft Power BI is Microsoft's business intelligence platform, used by companies of every size to turn data into reports and dashboards. Power BI Copilot is the AI assistant built into it: you can describe the report you want in plain language, ask it to summarise what a dashboard is showing, or get it to explain why a metric moved. It can also generate DAX formulas and draft report narratives, which are the two tasks that slow most Power BI users down.
Key Features
- Copilot writes report summaries and explains metrics
- Plain-language questions answered from your dashboards
- AI-generated DAX formulas for calculations
- Interactive reports and dashboards shared in Teams
- Connects to Excel, SharePoint, Azure, and 100+ sources
- Free desktop app for building reports
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free (Desktop) | $0 | Build reports on your own computer; no sharing or AI. |
| Pro | $14/user/mo | Share and collaborate on reports; no Copilot included. |
| Premium Per User | $24/user/mo | Premium features including Copilot access for individuals. |
| Fabric F2 capacity | From ~$263/mo | Capacity that unlocks Copilot for the whole workspace. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: businesses already using Microsoft 365 that want AI summaries of their reports.
Popular with: Business Owners, Developers, Marketers
Popular with: Business Owners, Developers, Marketers
How it works
The platform is deeply tied to the Microsoft world. It connects naturally to Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Azure data sources, and reports can be shared inside Teams or embedded in other Microsoft apps. For organisations already paying for Microsoft 365, Power BI is often the cheapest serious analytics option, because the Pro licence at $14 per user per month covers sharing and collaboration across the team.
The catch is Copilot itself. The AI assistant is not included in the Pro plan. It requires a Fabric capacity, starting around $263 per month for the F2 tier, or a Premium Per User licence at $24 per month. Small teams should start with Pro, learn the platform, and only add Fabric capacity when the AI features are worth the extra cost. The free desktop app is enough to build reports for personal use.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Deep integration with Microsoft 365 and Teams
- Copilot explains metrics in plain language
- Free desktop app for learning and personal use
- Connects to almost any data source
✗ Cons
- Copilot needs a Fabric capacity or Premium plan, which is costly
- Pro plan alone does not unlock the AI Copilot features
- Steep learning curve for building data models
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026