Pine BI

Pine BI, developed by Pine XL Ltd., is an Excel Add-In that allows users to create advanced dynamic charts, gauges, and dashboards in Microsoft Excel. According to the vendor, Pine BI is designed to cater to companies of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises. It is intended for professionals in various fields such as business analysis, data analysis, project management, financial analysis, sales, and marketing. The user-friendly interface and extensive features of Pine BI aim to enable users to effectively analyze and present data, facilitating informed decision-making and streamlined communication of insights.

Key Features

Dynamic Charts: According to the vendor, Pine BI offers users the ability to create over 25 advanced dynamic charts in Microsoft Excel. These charts provide a wide range of options for data analysis and visualization. Users can choose from pre-designed chart templates or create their own based on their data, and these dynamic charts are said to seamlessly integrate with native Excel features.

Chart Editor: Pine BI provides a Chart Editor that, according to the vendor, allows users to easily edit one or multiple charts simultaneously. Users can customize the appearance of charts by modifying backgrounds, borders, sizes, and axis values, units, and labels. The Chart Editor also enables users to split complex graphs into multiple charts and arrange them in a grid for efficient data presentation.

Shareable Visualizations: Pine BI's visualizations are built on VBA and native Excel features, allowing them to be shared with stakeholders, as claimed by the vendor. Users can share their workbooks with others, who can not only view but also update and modify the visualizations without requiring the Pine BI Add-In. This feature is said to ensure that the visualizations remain dynamic and accessible to all stakeholders.

Presentation Integration: According to the vendor, Pine BI visualizations can be seamlessly copied and linked with PowerPoint or Word, similar to default Excel charts. This integration enables users to create dynamic and engaging presentations using their Pine BI visualizations. The vendor claims that the visualizations can be updated in real-time, enhancing the impact and effectiveness of presentations.

Easy to Use: Pine BI is designed to be user-friendly, according to the vendor. The Add-In automatically adds the necessary formulas for the visualizations, eliminating the need for extensive training or programming skills. Users can create and modify charts using the familiar Excel interface, making it easy to adopt and utilize Pine BI.

Enterprise Compatibility: Pine BI is available as an Excel Add-In in the standard XLAM format, making it straightforward to install on Windows computers with Excel 2007 or newer versions, as stated by the vendor. The Add-In does not require any special access or IT support, making it suitable for larger organizations. Additionally, Pine BI does not include any EXE, DLL, or other files, ensuring compatibility and ease of installation.

International Support: According to the vendor, Pine BI seamlessly supports Excel language preferences, allowing users to work in their preferred language. The Add-In is designed to function smoothly regardless of the Excel language settings, ensuring a seamless user experience.