Infor Birst vs. Power BI: Which is Best? - Wheelhouse

Infor Birst vs. Power BI: Which is Best?

Infor Birst vs. Power BI Best Overall: Infor Birst

In our comparison of Infor Birst vs. Power BI, Infor Birst is the best option with a higher overall Wheelhouse Score. Wheelhouse Score uses a combination of feature and pricing comparison data, average user ratings, and editorial reviews to score software vendors on a scale of 1-10.

Quick Info

Infor Birst Quick Info
WH Score:
8.7
Pricing Score:
8.5
Feature Score:
8.0
Usability Score:
8.7
Company Size:All Sizes
Platforms:
Power BI Quick Info
WH Score:
8.5
Pricing Score:
8.0
Feature Score:
7.8
Usability Score:
7.7
Company Size:Mid Market, Large Market
Platforms:

Pricing

Infor Birst Pricing
Price Range
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Power BI Pricing
Free (Microsoft Fabric Only)
Free
per user / per month
Power BI Pro
$10
per user / per month
Power BI Premium
$20
per user / per month

Features

Infor Birst Features
  • Data Indexing
  • Data Classification
  • Data Discovery
  • Data Mapping
  • Data Refresh
  • Data Lookup
  • Data Masking
  • Data Blending
  • Data Drilling
  • Data Mining
  • Data Modeling
  • Data Storytelling
  • Data Validation
  • Data Deduplication
  • Data Merge
Power BI Features
  • Data Indexing
  • Data Classification
  • Data Discovery
  • Data Mapping
  • Data Refresh
  • Data Lookup
  • Data Masking
  • Data Blending
  • Data Drilling
  • Data Mining
  • Data Modeling
  • Data Storytelling
  • Data Validation
  • Data Deduplication
  • Data Merge

Pros & Cons

Infor Birst Pros & Cons
Pros
  • If the requirements are simple, it is easy to drag and drop reports, support and community are great, has an adaptable and robust BQL, using the API is simple, writing scripts to automate common roles is possible, and methods of processing data are both simple and complicated
  • Also, a section of the Admin tool has greatly eased troubleshooting reports thanks to the ability to view the BQL and final SQL query making it extremely simple to locate issues.
Cons
  • Not so intuitive, no option to paste some data, and as times features don't function as initially advertised.
Power BI Pros & Cons
Pros
  • It can be used by all thanks to its design and little tech knowledge is needed to develop amazing visuals.
Cons
  • Has an interface with a dated look and feel.

Reviews

Infor Birst Reviews
Top Favorable Review
B
Beverly
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2021

This is a very wonderful system. We use it mainly for data modelling, generating reports, etc. and their client support is exceptional. However, despite the many stated cons, they’re mostly experienced by developers.

If the requirements are simple, it is easy to drag and drop reports, support and community are great, has an adaptable and robust BQL, using the API is simple, writing scripts to automate common roles is possible, and methods of processing data are both simple and complicated. Also, a section of the Admin tool has greatly eased troubleshooting reports thanks to the ability to view the BQL and final SQL query making it extremely simple to locate issues.

It’s not possible to copy and paste items. Copying dashboards and implanted reports isn’t possible. A few admin roles can’t work together with one another. For the admin monitors/screens, they work with FLASH. You can’t manage to have wonderful looking reports if you have needs for ADA approved readability as the fonts are small/medium/large and scrollbars, etc. will be on everything…etc.

Top Critical Review
J
John
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2021

A new product that needs to enhance some items

Inexpensive, plenty of features to enhance the time to make the tasks operational, and incredible performance in assembling data, security and probability of learning.

Not so intuitive, no option to paste some data, and as times features don't function as initially advertised.

Power BI Reviews
Top Favorable Review
D
Donna
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2021

It is generally good. However, putting up excel visuals is much simpler and hence more preferable.

It can be used by all thanks to its design and little tech knowledge is needed to develop amazing visuals.

Manipulating raw data into Power BI such as excel is quite complex.

Top Critical Review
J
Jennifer
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2021

We’re able to deliver several reports and content to big groups of people at a go using Power BI. It makes report generation simpler and the final users get a better opportunity of utilizing the information.

It is very customizable.

Has an interface with a dated look and feel.

Alternatives

Infor Birst Alternatives
8.3
Power BI Alternatives
8.3
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Infor Birst vs. Power BI: Detailed Comparison

Infor Birst vs. Power BI Top Ratings & Reviews: Power BI

In our rating and review comparison of Infor Birst vs. Power BI, Power BI has 418 user reviews and Infor Birst has 29. The average star rating for Power BI is 4.48 while Infor Birst has an average rating of 4.24. Power BI has more positive reviews than Infor Birst. Comparing Infor Birst vs. Power BI reviews, Power BI has stronger overall reviews.

Infor Birst vs. Power BI Best Features & Functionality: Infor Birst

Infor Birst vs. Power BI both offer a strong set of features and functionality including Data Management, Data Migration, Report Management, Reporting & Analytics, Drag-and-Drop Builders/Designers, Layout Types, Chart Types, Customizable Items, Appointments/Scheduling, Reminders/Alerts, Workflow Automation, File Management, Systems/Administrative, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cybersecurity Features, Disaster Recovery, Integration Options, Third-Party Integrations, Microsoft 365, Compliance Accreditations, After-Sales Service, Supported Technologies. In our feature comparison of Infor Birst vs. Power BI, Infor Birst offers more of the most popular features and tools than Power BI.

Infor Birst vs. Power BI Best Pricing: Power BI

In our pricing comparison of Infor Birst vs. Power BI, Power BI's pricing starts at Free/month and is more affordable compared to Power BI's starting cost of Free/month.

Infor Birst vs. Power BI Best Usability: Infor Birst

Our comparison of Infor Birst vs. Power BI shows that Infor Birst scores higher in usability for ease of use, setup & support, quality of support. Power BI scores higher in meets requirements, learning curve, ease of admin, but Infor Birst has the best scores overall for system usability.

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