Microsoft Power BI vs Targit Decision Suite comparison

Microsoft and Targit are both solutions in the Reporting category. Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.4, while Targit is ranked #35. Microsoft holds a 12.9% mindshare in RT, compared to Targit’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Targit users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Power BI

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93% willing to recommend

Targit Decision Suite

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740 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

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

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Power BI

Ranking in Reporting

1st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

332

Ranking in other categories

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (1st)

Targit Decision Suite

Ranking in Reporting

35th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Embedded BI (23rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Reporting category, the mindshare of Microsoft Power BI is 12.9%, down from 25.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Targit Decision Suite is 1.1%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Reporting Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Power BI	12.9%
Targit Decision Suite	1.1%
Other	86.0%

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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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it_user289458

Data Science Intern at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

I can now create more meaningful charts--radar, donut, pareto, scatter, range, point, boxplot, etc., but it doesn't support Linux or commodity hardware.

* The tool is very easy to use, we got on-premise training from Panorama, within days we were proficient enough to play with the tool. * The customer service is very responsive, they answered our queries. * I saw lot of people complaining about the lack of community forum, but they do have a forum which is quite active. * The tool is extremely easy to use, with a click you can import data and create the visualizations. * The things I like most is it supports variety of charts, I was quite bored with my previous BI tool which mostly supported bar, line and pie charts. I can now create more meaningful charts radar, donut, pareto, scatter, range, point, boxplot, etc.

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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

"Power BI allows you to create user defined charts which is really useful."

"The data can be accessed from anywhere."

"The Power Query feature in Microsoft Power BI helps me with the extract, transformation, and load of data; I'm actually doing the majority of the data prep inside that part of the tool."

"They should add mobile access."

"BI is very easy to use including the desktop version."

"The best feature for me is Power Query. I know that probably sounds strange, but you can't do too much with visuals and reports if the backend stuff is horribly dirty and just bad. But for me, that is absolutely fantastic. I can load the data and do the transformation and be able to load it in a useful way. There are tons of connections, which is absolutely fantastic as well. It's been fairly easy, and it's intuitive."

"Our customers really like the dashboard."

"Connectivity, installation, and configuration are pretty fast and seamless compared to Cognos."

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"The tool is extremely easy to use, with a click you can import data and create the visualizations."

Cons

"People without private emails cannot publish and, frankly, this doesn't allow for easy training."

"I would suggest improvements in visualization standards, particularly in customization and appearance."

"It should have more integrations."

"The main reason I would give it a seven instead of a higher or lower score is that it is free and has a maximum rating of seven."

"It needs a wizard that covers all its options."

"The solution could improve the extraction and transformation of data."

"One thing I would like to have is the scripting language, as they already have within Excel. It's already within a Microsoft business product, because Excel is the number one business product out there. So it would be nice to have the scripting capability in order to automate certain processes."

"I feel that scalability is one area where there is room for improvement. When there is a huge volume of data, like when we apply the aggregation, the reporting slows down."

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"No support for Linux or commodity hardware. Limited support for big data analytics."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Power BI is subscription-based, and you have three options. The Pro edition, which is the standard one, is about $9 per user. The Premium edition, which provides AI and cloud capabilities but at a limited size, is for small to medium enterprises. It is about $20 per user. For large enterprises, such as manufacturing facilities, there is an option for the capacity. The capacity subscription is about $4,000 per capacity level. They also have an option for the on-premises version, but it is not common to see someone going for the on-premises version. The on-premises version requires a specific license that is attached to SQL Server. I believe it is about $17,000, but I'm not sure about it."

"Setup is easy, and the cost is economical. You do sometimes need to pay additional costs for third party products which "plug-in" to Microsoft BI."

"They are charging us by users in storage, and there is a license fee. My financial people handle all that. The client has already worked out a contract with Microsoft, and basically, we're getting government prices."

"Microsoft BI is considered to be competitively priced when compared to other similar solutions in the market."

"This product offers good value for the money."

"Microsoft BI requires licenses."

"We're charged a monthly subscription fee of 500 rupees per person."

"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."

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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

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Financial Services Firm

13%

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

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

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 23% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Also Known As

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

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Overview

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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Targit Decision Suite offers advanced analytics and business intelligence capabilities designed for professionals seeking data-driven insights to enhance decision-making processes across industries.

Designed for experts, Targit Decision Suite provides a comprehensive platform allowing users to seamlessly analyze and visualize data. Its focus on usability makes it suitable for organizations aiming to transform raw data into strategic growth opportunities through intuitive dashboards and dynamic reporting.

What are the key features of Targit Decision Suite?

Dashboards: Create visually engaging and customizable dashboards for quick data insights.
Analytics Tools: Advanced analytics tools for complex data examination and reporting.
Data Integration: Easy integration with diverse data sources for seamless data aggregation.
Collaboration: Share insights and collaborate on decisions with team members efficiently.

What benefits do users report in reviews?

Improved Decision Making: Enhanced ability to make informed decisions using actionable insights.
Increased Efficiency: Streamlined processes that reduce time spent on data analysis.
High ROI: Investment recovery through optimized resource allocation and strategic insights.
Scalability: Flexibility to expand and adapt as business needs evolve.

Targit Decision Suite is implemented in industries such as manufacturing, finance, and retail, leveraging its capabilities to automate reporting, drive financial forecasting, and optimize supply chain operations. It's utilized to harness real-time data for improved business outcomes, tailoring insights to industry-specific demands.

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Sample Customers

Accenture Adidas Aetna AIG Airbus Alibaba Allstate Amazon American Express Aon AT&T Audi Bank of America BASF Bayer Berkshire Hathaway Boeing Coca-Cola Comcast Cisco Coca-Cola Dell Disney Emirates Equinix FedEx Ford GE Google H&M Home Depot Honda IBM Intel JPMorgan Chase Kellogg's Kroger L'Oréal McDonald's Merck MetLife Microsoft Nike Oracle P&G PepsiCo Procter & Gamble Prudential Financial SAP Siemens Snapchat Spotify Starbucks Target Toyota T-Mobile Unilever Visa Walmart WeWork World Bank Xerox

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