Hubble vs Microsoft Power BI comparison

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The compared Hubble and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. Hubble is ranked #21 in BPM , and holds a 2.5% mindshare in the category. Microsoft is ranked #1 in BIT , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 7.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Hubble users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

Hubble

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100% willing to recommend

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93% willing to recommend

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

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Hubble

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Performance Management (21st), Financial Performance and Strategy Management (9th), Data Visualization (29th), Financial Close Software (21st)

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. Hubble is designed for Business Performance Management and holds a mindshare of 2.5%, up 1.2% compared to last year.
Microsoft Power BI, on the other hand, focuses on BI (Business Intelligence) Tools, holds 7.6% mindshare, down 12.6% since last year.

Business Performance Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Hubble	2.5%
Workday Adaptive Planning	5.9%
Anaplan	5.8%
Other	85.8%

Business Performance Management

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Power BI	7.6%
Tableau Enterprise	6.5%
SAP Business Data Cloud	3.4%
Other	82.5%

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools

Featured Reviews

Priya Govind

Financial / IT Director at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees

Excellent for budgeting and forecasting, but long-term it will no longer be developed or supported

The fact that in a few years' time it is no longer going to be supported is a big concern. Therefore, I would advise against Hubble. Additionally, I think we underestimated the time for deployment, we thought it would be a few months and it took much longer than expected because the consultants didn't understand our process in detail before committing to the process. On a scale of one to ten, I would give Hubble a seven.

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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

"Being able to create calculations, hierarchies, aging buckets, etc. has reduced the Excel reports we used to have."

"We have saved hours of Excel work producing the same results, which Hubble gives in minutes."

"Reporting was dramatically improved."

"Hubble will truly blow you away once you get to know the product and the people behind it."

"The most valuable features are both its budgeting and forecasting."

"I would encourage others to use Microsoft BI, it is a good solution."

"The solution is quite stable; I'd call it reliable, as it doesn't crash or freeze and I can't recall bugs or glitches happening."

"The best features of Microsoft Power BI include its integration with other Microsoft products and its ability to connect applications within the Microsoft ecosystem."

"The initial setup is relatively simple."

"It has been helpful in getting insights; we weren't able to get insights at such a level, and it is also helpful in getting an overview of different departments, which we are able to do much faster than before."

"It's stable, scalable, and a powerful product and it comes very handy when you want to create visualizations very fast."

"Like all Microsoft products, it is very easy to set up initially."

"It provides easy integration with Office tools."

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Cons

"The fact that in a few years' time it is no longer going to be supported is a big concern. Therefore, I would advise against Hubble."

"The only thing I may add is that it can get a little pricey when you add annual maintenance."

"Exporting to Excel takes a lot of time when broken into sheets/files."

"When exporting to Excel, it is values only."

"We have been advised by the owners that the budgeting tool is no longer going to be supported with future development, so my recommendation would be for them to continue to invest in development. Otherwise, at some point we will have to migrate to another technology."

"It is kept very current, and there is an update literally every month. However, the interface changes quite randomly with no documentation, which is difficult at the domain and architectural level where you're planning things and engaging the business. Things change frequently, and you wonder where has the button for the new report gone. They should provide better documentation on interface changes. It should be better optimized. It is supposed to be a data integration tool, but it is doing relatively simple queries. It has its limitations. For example, you can only pull a number of columns. So, there is room for optimization on its ability to integrate multiple data sources. The desktop tool is very memory-intensive, and again, this is not documented clearly. It requires a heavy CPU and memory use, and it causes your operating systems to become unstable. I would like to see the ability to create datasets within Power BI. Microsoft is promoting Azure as a cloud solution, but it is dependent upon a desktop component, which seems a little bit deceptive. Data set is the basic element that you report from, but it has to be created on the desktop and then published to the cloud. So, you're in the cloud, and you create a data structure or the data flow, but you can't report from that. You have to leave the cloud, go to your desktop, create the data set on your desktop, and publish it to the cloud. You go back to the cloud and create your report by using that published data set, which is very non-intuitive. If you go to the Microsoft Power BI community, this is a common complaint across the entire community."

"Power BI could be improved by implementing more options for data integration. Nowadays, the cloud takes care of scalability and security. As we all know, data sources are increasing, so we get data from a variety of streams. But if we could get the downstream data into the database and update the reports more easily, Power BI would be better."

"The reporting could be a bit better. It would be nice if there was just a bit more flexibility."

"Its desktop tool is a little bit memory CPU intensive, and it can be improved, but the machines nowadays come with a lot of memory. For the desktop users who are using it on the desktop, we recommend that they do an upgrade. It is a minor issue. We can fix it on the desktop."

"Automation could be improved and performance enhanced."

"The solution doesn't integrate well with third-party tools."

"Real-time data integration is an area for improvement."

"The report server feature is quite limited."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We pay on a monthly basis which is approximately $10 per user on the Microsoft Power BI Pro license. At the moment we are still down at 400 users, but once we reach 500 users, we will move to the premium edition. The premium is $5,000 for unlimited users. Currently, with the 40 users, the cost is roughly $500."

"We have a professional license for Microsoft BI and the price is fair."

"I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."

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

"There is a license for this solution and we purchase them annually."

"Power BI comes with enterprise Microsoft licensing. So for the user, you don't have to pay, but you do have to pay a one-time cost."

"Microsoft BI is not expensive."

"The pricing is good. It's pretty competitive because I have worked on a few other tools as well, and Power BI is on the cheaper side."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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SSRS, SSAS, MSBI, MS Reporting Services, Microsoft BI Tools, Microsoft Big Data, Power BI Pro, MS BI

Overview

Hubble is a robust tool designed to streamline data management and analysis, providing businesses with valuable insights and improved decision-making capabilities. Its comprehensive features cater to professionals who require precise data processing and reporting.

Hubble empowers users with real-time analytics and reporting, enhancing the ability to make informed decisions. Its functionality ensures that businesses can efficiently manage and analyze large datasets, facilitating effective tracking and performance analysis. With an intuitive interface and seamless integration into existing IT infrastructure, it simplifies complex data systems, making data analysis accessible for a knowledgeable audience.

What are the key features of Hubble?

Real-Time Reporting: Delivers live updates for timely decision-making.
Seamless Integration: Connects with existing systems effortlessly.
Data Drill-Down: Allows detailed exploration of datasets.
Customizable Dashboards: Personalized views tailored to user needs.
Automated Scheduling: Streamlines report generation processes.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Efficiency: Reduces time spent on data analysis.
Accuracy: Improves data reliability for better decision-making.
Cost-Effectiveness: Optimizes resources, driving greater profitability.
Scalability: Supports growing data needs without compromise.
User-Friendly: Minimizes training time and increases adoption rates.

In industries such as finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, Hubble revolutionizes data processes by enabling precise tracking and analysis. Finance professionals find the real-time reporting beneficial for budgeting and forecasting. Manufacturing leverages its integration capabilities to enhance production efficiency. In healthcare, data drill-down features aid in patient care analytics, streamlining operations for better outcomes.

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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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Sample Customers

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