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Likelihood to Recommend
Anaconda
Anaconda is great for academic and private organizations that cannot afford more expensive Python/R package managers. Also, it is more appropriate for intermediate to advanced Python users--Anaconda can be somewhat frustrating for beginners, as it takes some practice to get comfortable with the workflow. I find it particularly useful for working in teams, because if everyone uses the same package manager, it is easier to troubleshoot issues and makes for reproducible research. For wealthier organizations, a premium package management system (with tech support) would be ideal. Anaconda is also great for people working independently on code development.
Ph.D student
University of VermontHigher Education, 5001-10,000 employees
Microsoft Power BI
Power BI is well suited for flat file databases, although the pivot column feature can help other types. Particularly great where visualizations can provide better insights than data tables so great for deep insights into trend evolution. Can be challenging to build profit & loss statements with subtotals and percentages based on sales as one single neat statement.
Business Analyst
Nestle Canada IncFood & Beverages, 1001-5000 employees
Feature Rating Comparison
Platform Connectivity
Anaconda
8.8
Microsoft Power BI
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Connect to Multiple Data Sources
Anaconda
9.1
Microsoft Power BI
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Extend Existing Data Sources
Anaconda
9.2
Microsoft Power BI
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Automatic Data Format Detection
Anaconda
8.6
Microsoft Power BI
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MDM Integration
Anaconda
8.3
Microsoft Power BI
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Data Exploration
Anaconda
8.6
Microsoft Power BI
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Visualization
Anaconda
8.7
Microsoft Power BI
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Interactive Data Analysis
Anaconda
8.5
Microsoft Power BI
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Data Preparation
Anaconda
8.5
Microsoft Power BI
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Interactive Data Cleaning and Enrichment
Anaconda
8.7
Microsoft Power BI
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Data Transformations
Anaconda
9.1
Microsoft Power BI
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Data Encryption
Anaconda
7.7
Microsoft Power BI
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Built-in Processors
Anaconda
8.6
Microsoft Power BI
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Platform Data Modeling
Anaconda
8.8
Microsoft Power BI
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Multiple Model Development Languages and Tools
Anaconda
9.4
Microsoft Power BI
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Automated Machine Learning
Anaconda
8.3
Microsoft Power BI
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Single platform for multiple model development
Anaconda
8.9
Microsoft Power BI
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Self-Service Model Delivery
Anaconda
8.6
Microsoft Power BI
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Model Deployment
Anaconda
9.1
Microsoft Power BI
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Flexible Model Publishing Options
Anaconda
8.9
Microsoft Power BI
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Security, Governance, and Cost Controls
Anaconda
9.2
Microsoft Power BI
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BI Standard Reporting
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.2
Pixel Perfect reports
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
7.8
Customizable dashboards
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.7
Report Formatting Templates
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.1
Ad-hoc Reporting
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.3
Drill-down analysis
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.5
Formatting capabilities
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.1
Integration with R or other statistical packages
Anaconda
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.2
Report sharing and collaboration
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.6
Report Output and Scheduling
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.2
Publish to Web
Anaconda
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.9
Publish to PDF
Anaconda
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.5
Report Versioning
Anaconda
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.0
Report Delivery Scheduling
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.2
Delivery to Remote Servers
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
7.5
Data Discovery and Visualization
Anaconda
—
Microsoft Power BI
8.5
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.7
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.7
Predictive Analytics
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.1
Access Control and Security
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.7
Multi-User Support (named login)
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.6
Role-Based Security Model
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.6
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.7
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.9
Mobile Capabilities
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.4
Responsive Design for Web Access
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.6
Dedicated iOS Application
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.1
Dedicated Android Application
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.3
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.4
Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.1
REST API
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.1
Javascript API
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.2
iFrames
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.1
Java API
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
7.8
Themeable User Interface (UI)
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.2
Customizable Platform (Open Source)
Anaconda
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Microsoft Power BI
8.2
Pros
Anaconda
- First of all it is very easy to install and it is user friendly. You just download a Anaconda from its official site and you can start using it for coding (I usually code using Jupiter Notebook) Compared to Pycharm it is easier navigate in Anaconda(Jupiter Notebook)
- For me it is a best environment to use if I have small projects. Jupiter Notebook is running tasks much faster compared to Pycharm and other IDE's.
- In my work I usually need different scientific packages that are not commonly used. As Anaconda have thousands of libraries it helps me making my job easier
Risk Management Specialist
ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE BANKBanking, 5001-10,000 employees
Microsoft Power BI
- Reporting, reporting, reporting. Power BI is great for reporting. I can create a number of different charts, views, and dashboards for a number of different audiences. It's very helpful for executives to see the big picture, but dynamic enough to take the same data sources and create detailed reports on very specific elements.
- Power BI is easy to use. We went from manual data entry and report creation in Excel to Power BI. There was a learning curve, but I was able to find enough training online to get started.
- Automating the report creation is wonderful. It takes all the manual work out of my old daily processes. My supervisors and bosses have been impressed too. They think it's magic, which makes me look good.
Senior Business Analyst
Southwest Gas CorporationUtilities, 1001-5000 employees
Cons
Anaconda
- Anaconda could greatly benefit by integrating with Git and other versioning software.
- The software's default installation is relatively bloated, slower on older machines, and could be improved by allowing for a lean default installation environment.
- Anaconda has an issue with supporting the current version of Computer-Vision, a commonly used machine learning package.
Vice President of Research, Neuroscientist
SPARK NeuroResearch, 11-50 employees
Microsoft Power BI
- Initial creation of reports, even from processed data sets is not simple.
- The on-premises reporting (crucial for a defense industry company) is extremely expensive, as it is only included in the Power BI Premium package.
- User training is usually required to ensure that full functionality of the dashboards and their built in features are utilized.
Senior Engineer: Rocket Motors and Warheads
Rheinmetall Denel MunitionDefense & Space, 1001-5000 employees
Likelihood to Renew
Anaconda
Anaconda 7.0
Based on 1 answer
It's really good at data processing, but needs to grow more in publishing in a way that a non-programmer can interact with. It also introduces confusion for programmers that are familiar with normal Python processes which are slightly different in Anaconda such as virtualenvs.
Academic Services Manager
The University of KansasHigher Education, 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI 10.0
Based on 1 answer
I find it helpful and easy to use
Freelance Photographer
j. paroly photoGraphic Design, 1-10 employees
Usability
Anaconda
Anaconda 8.9
Based on 2 answers
The interface is an easy to use command-line interface, or a GUI for launching and/or discovering different parts of the system.
Software Development Lead / Product Manager at Solution Level
SKA OrganisationResearch, 51-200 employees
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI 8.0
Based on 10 answers
The languages within Power BI can be quite the learning curve, but the actual dashboard functionality is a breeze. The most difficult aspect for me has been learning different languages to get the most out of Power BI (DAX, M). But the ease of creating great looking and interactive dashboards has been outstanding.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Construction Company, 10,001+ employeesSupport Rating
Anaconda
Anaconda 8.9
Based on 16 answers
There is a lot of sources to get support for Anaconda based on the large data scientist or data engineer user community. Whenever you need something, you can type it in Google search, and you can find out people who had a similar problem and the solution for it.
Business Analyst
3MCosmetics, 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI 8.0
Based on 7 answers
[Microsoft] Power BI support is pretty generic, and it does take time to reach a right resource. Very often their solutions are KB articles not really relevant to my problem. This an area for improvement. I always try to research my issue on PBI message boards/user community sites.

Verified User
Administrator in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 10,001+ employeesAlternatives Considered
Anaconda
ANACONDA VS Alteryx Analytics: Even though I find Alteryx to be an excellent tool for managing extremely massive data, Anaconda is much better and easy for analytics.Anaconda VS. MicroStrategy Analytics: Compared with Anaconda, MicroStrategy Analytics is very difficult to use and counter-intuitiveAnaconda VS. Power BI For Office 365: One of the main advantages of BI for Office 364 is its capacity to data connectivity. However, it's very hard to edit data connections, once BI for Office is deployed in other platforms
Senior Cognitive Solutions Consultant
Cognitiva IBM Watson Strategic PartnerComputer Software, 51-200 employees
Microsoft Power BI
I am not a data analyst, but as a user, I prefer the UI of Power BI compared to Periscope Data. Periscope Data has some really great functionality and can build some really useful reports, but Power BI seems to have more useful visuals and is easier for non-database admins/non-data analysts to generate some interesting, basic reports that help them in their role. I've also found courses to help you learn how to use Power BI, from the simple functions up to more complex processes (and get a certification for it) for which I was unable to find for Periscope Data.
Client Success Manager
Jackrabbit Online Class Management SoftwareComputer Software, 51-200 employees
Return on Investment
Anaconda
- We can get any new employee set-up on Python for Machine learning in minutes, without any assistance from IT. That's real $ savings.
- We started to experiment with Machine Learning a lot more, which leads to creating new projects which can have a tremendous impact on the business.

Verified User
Team Lead in Engineering
Computer Games Company, 51-200 employeesMicrosoft Power BI
- I'm using the free version, so the only investment was the time spent to learn how to use the product (which as an Excel user, was very short).
- I use Excel to store every single bit of information about all the projects I do, and being able to see them visualized helped me see some redundant steps I was taking.
- No negative impact at all for me.
Freelance Photographer
j. paroly photoGraphic Design, 1-10 employees
Pricing Details
Anaconda
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Anaconda Editions & Modules
Edition
Commercial Edition | 14.951 |
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Team Edition | $10,000 |
Enterprise Edition | Contact for quote |
- per month
Additional Pricing Details
—Microsoft Power BI
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Microsoft Power BI Editions & Modules
Edition
Pro | $9.991 |
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- Per Month