GoodData vs Microsoft Power BI comparison

The compared GoodData and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. GoodData is ranked #24 in DV , and holds a 1.4% mindshare in the category. Microsoft is ranked #1 in BIT , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 7.4% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of GoodData users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

GoodData

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50% willing to recommend

Microsoft Power BI

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93% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between GoodData and Microsoft Power BI based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

GoodData

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Visualization (24th), Embedded BI (14th)

Microsoft Power BI

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

332

Ranking in other categories

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (1st), Reporting (1st)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Business Intelligence solutions, they serve different purposes. GoodData is designed for Data Visualization and holds a mindshare of 1.4%, up 0.7% compared to last year.
Microsoft Power BI, on the other hand, focuses on BI (Business Intelligence) Tools, holds 7.4% mindshare, down 20.3% since last year.

Data Visualization Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
GoodData	1.4%
Tableau Enterprise	9.5%
Qlik Sense	4.9%
Other	84.2%

Data Visualization

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Power BI	7.4%
Tableau Enterprise	5.9%
Amazon QuickSight	3.1%
Other	83.6%

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools

Featured Reviews

it_user241098

Engagement Manager at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

Setup is straightforward from a business user standpoint but MAQL needs to be easier.

Cloud connect Report generator MAQL needs to be easier Better row-level security for end-users I've used it for nine months, mainly for implementation and delivery to customers. No issues encountered. No issues encountered. When the source is big and/or the source is Netsuite there are…

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Hemanthreddy Vakiti

Data engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Interactive dashboards have transformed restaurant data into faster daily business decisions

Microsoft Power BI has many features and there is not a lot to improve. However, the licensing can be confusing. When deciding between Pro and Premium, I find it difficult to distinguish what features are offered by Pro and what features are offered by Premium, including the particular differences to choose between both licensing models. Additionally, some features such as DAX, which I mentioned previously, involve DAX calculations and complex data modeling, which are somewhat advanced and not easily understandable. Prior knowledge is required or you need to go through the documentation. If the documentation is made comprehensive so that anyone with no knowledge on DAX can easily use it by going through the documentation, it would be really helpful. Additionally, if the integration with non-Microsoft tools is improved and performance is optimized, then Microsoft Power BI can become a top-ranked visualization tool. The user experience with Microsoft Power BI is quite good. The intuitive user interface makes it easy for both technical and non-technical users to create reports. However, only the advanced features are somewhat complex, and if the documentation is improved, it can be easily accessible.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It's a good product for your end to end BI needs when its all on the cloud."

"The scalability is very good and use of the application is flexible."

"The product can go easily go and extract data and it can put it into any format."

"Real-time refresh is quite interesting and user-friendly, provided you have access to a gateway. It works well."

"Its integration with the Microsoft Office Suite is great, I can easily connect it to any of the Excel or any CSV files, and I can immediately create a dashboard."

"Tech support is very helpful."

"The most effective feature of Microsoft Power BI for data analysis is the ability to use Power Query directly from Excel. Power BI's integration capabilities impacted our data management by allowing us to push all reporting down to the end user, giving them the capability to perform "what if" scenarios and discover and validate their own data without needing to refer to IT. Additionally, it provided insights that we couldn't get from Oracle Cloud. We wrote an extract routine to transfer our Oracle Cloud database to Power BI, which was a game changer in terms of giving people confidence in the finances."

"It is useful for bringing visualization to data, and it calculates counts, ratios, etc."

"There was a lot of manual work involved with Excel, whereas once we moved on to Microsoft Power BI, it was a cleaner dashboard and it was faster too."

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Cons

"When the source is big and/or the source is Netsuite there are issues."

"Creating dashboards could be easier."

"Microsoft Power BI can be confusing, because it has two languages that you need to learn if you want to use it, and this makes it more difficult for nontechnical users."

"There could be an integrated AI that can automatically analyze some of your data and highlight or provide suggestions. For example, when you are looking at a data set, it can suggest putting it into a certain type of chart so that you gain different insights or a trend line. You would almost have templates that it would recommend for you."

"It has limited performance capabilities in terms of connecting to large transactional databases, but it is fine for simple and quick queries from Excel spreadsheets or one table. The premium level is going to be more applicable for the higher transaction-level databases."

"It would be better if they had some video tutorials."

"Defining a relationship was very confusing. There were circular directions for which I had to do a lot of adjustments in the data. They can do something to make it easier."

"When you go to the cloud, its licensing is not intuitive. It is a little bit complex."

"Microsoft BI could improve by having better collaboration between developers working on the same dashboard. The developer platform is all done on a single laptop and it's difficult to have the same project files work. Two developers have to go back and forth. You have to have the project file on one developer's laptop making it difficult to co-develop."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"This product offers good value for the money."

"Remove the cost of a licence to show a dashboard within SharePoint. Why should readers of a dashboard have to pay to view? "

"I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten, with one being cheap and ten being expensive."

"The cost of licensing depends on the number of people that are going to be using the reports, and we are satisfied with it at $10 per user."

"The licensing can be complicated."

"From a cost point of view, it's competitive in the enterprise space, although it's not as competitive when you add up all of the additional costs. Things like integrations cost extra and it's probably where Microsoft makes more of the money."

"We have enterprise licenses and some of the other tools or features come as a package and others you have to purchase separately."

"Both cost-wise and implementation-wise, this product is a good choice."

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it_user79932

Senior Manager - BI Head with 5,001-10,000 employees

Feb 4, 2015

Comparison of SAP BO, Tableau, QlikView, Cognos, Microsoft, OBIEE and Pentaho

1. SAP BO/BI Enterprise scalability Security Ease of use Semantic layer 2. Tableau Visualization Data discovery Turnaround time 3. IBM Cognos Enterprise scalability Security In-memory feature 4. MS BI - Flexibility 5. Pentaho - Open source but still enterprise grade 6. QlikView Data…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

21%

Comms Service Provider

14%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	137
Midsize Enterprise	59
Large Enterprise	171

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Overview

GoodData provides an advanced analytics platform enabling businesses to uncover insights and drive data-driven decision-making. It seamlessly integrates with existing data infrastructures, offering intuitive dashboards and robust reporting capabilities.

Designed for performance and scalability, GoodData supports complex analytical workloads and delivers consistent, reliable insights. By integrating smoothly with cloud environments, it caters to enterprises seeking agility and comprehensive analytic solutions. GoodData's flexibility and powerful features make it a go-to choice for companies looking to harness their data effectively.

What are the key features of GoodData?

Advanced Analytics: Offers sophisticated tools for predictive analysis and pattern recognition.
Data Integration: Ensures seamless connection with multiple data sources for comprehensive analytics.
Custom Visualization: Provides tools to create tailored, interactive dashboards.
Scalability: Supports growth and expanded data processing needs.
Security: Includes robust security measures to protect data integrity.

Why should users consider GoodData's ROI?

Increased Efficiency: Streamlines data processes, saving time and resources.
Actionable Insights: Empowers users to make informed business decisions.
Cost-Effectiveness: Reduces the need for multiple analytics tools.
Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitates data sharing and teamwork across departments.

GoodData excels in industries like retail, finance, and healthcare by offering tailored analytics solutions that support sector-specific requirements. Businesses leverage GoodData to optimize operations, understand customer behavior, and enhance strategic planning across different environments.

GoodData

Microsoft Power BI is a powerful tool for data analysis and visualization. This tool stands out for its ability to merge and analyze data from various sources. Widely adopted across different industries and departments, Power BI is instrumental in creating visually appealing dashboards and generating insightful business intelligence reports. Its intuitive interface, robust visualization capabilities, and seamless integration with other Microsoft applications empower users to easily create interactive reports and gain valuable insights.

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