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Based on 1286 reviews and ratings
8 Ratings
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Based on 8 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
- Phocas Business Intelligence ranks higher in 5 feature sets: BI Standard Reporting, Ad-hoc Reporting, Report Output and Scheduling, Access Control and Security, Mobile Capabilities
- Microsoft Power BI and Phocas Business Intelligence are tied in 1 feature set: Data Discovery and Visualization
BI Standard Reporting
8.4
Microsoft Power BI
84%

9.1
Phocas Business Intelligence
91%
Phocas Business Intelligence ranks higher in 2/3 features
Phocas Business Intelligence ranks higher in 2/3 features
Pixel Perfect reports
8.2
82%
119 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Customizable dashboards
8.9
89%
138 Ratings

9.1
91%
4 Ratings
Report Formatting Templates
8.2
82%
127 Ratings

9.1
91%
4 Ratings
Ad-hoc Reporting
8.4
Microsoft Power BI
84%

9.6
Phocas Business Intelligence
96%
Phocas Business Intelligence ranks higher in 3/4 features
Phocas Business Intelligence ranks higher in 3/4 features
Drill-down analysis
8.7
87%
138 Ratings

10.0
100%
4 Ratings
Formatting capabilities
8.0
80%
137 Ratings

8.9
89%
4 Ratings
Integration with R or other statistical packages
8.1
81%
103 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Report sharing and collaboration
8.6
86%
135 Ratings

9.9
99%
4 Ratings
Report Output and Scheduling
8.3
Microsoft Power BI
83%

9.3
Phocas Business Intelligence
93%
Phocas Business Intelligence ranks higher in 3/5 features
Phocas Business Intelligence ranks higher in 3/5 features
Publish to Web
9.0
90%
128 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Publish to PDF
8.9
89%
120 Ratings

10.0
100%
4 Ratings
Report Versioning
7.8
78%
100 Ratings

8.0
80%
3 Ratings
Report Delivery Scheduling
8.5
85%
103 Ratings

9.8
98%
4 Ratings
Delivery to Remote Servers
7.4
74%
75 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Data Discovery and Visualization
8.3
Microsoft Power BI
83%

8.3
Phocas Business Intelligence
83%
Phocas Business Intelligence ranks higher in 2/3 features
Phocas Business Intelligence ranks higher in 2/3 features
Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)
8.4
84%
130 Ratings

8.0
80%
4 Ratings
Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization
8.5
85%
121 Ratings

9.0
90%
3 Ratings
Predictive Analytics
7.9
79%
102 Ratings

8.0
80%
4 Ratings
Access Control and Security
8.8
Microsoft Power BI
88%

9.7
Phocas Business Intelligence
97%
Phocas Business Intelligence ranks higher in 3/4 features
Phocas Business Intelligence ranks higher in 3/4 features
Multi-User Support (named login)
8.8
88%
120 Ratings

9.7
97%
4 Ratings
Role-Based Security Model
8.7
87%
103 Ratings

9.7
97%
4 Ratings
Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)
8.6
86%
111 Ratings

9.7
97%
3 Ratings
Single Sign-On (SSO)
9.0
90%
94 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Mobile Capabilities
8.5
Microsoft Power BI
85%

9.5
Phocas Business Intelligence
95%
Phocas Business Intelligence ranks higher in 2/3 features
Phocas Business Intelligence ranks higher in 2/3 features
Responsive Design for Web Access
8.7
87%
112 Ratings

9.0
90%
3 Ratings
Mobile Application
8.3
83%
94 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Dashboard / Report / Visualization Interactivity on Mobile
8.4
84%
113 Ratings

10.0
100%
3 Ratings
Application Program Interfaces (APIs) / Embedding
8.0
Microsoft Power BI
80%

Phocas Business Intelligence
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Microsoft Power BI ranks higher in 6/6 features
Microsoft Power BI ranks higher in 6/6 features
REST API
8.3
83%
72 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Javascript API
8.2
82%
57 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
iFrames
8.0
80%
56 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Java API
7.7
77%
47 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Themeable User Interface (UI)
7.9
79%
63 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Customizable Platform (Open Source)
7.9
79%
46 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Microsoft Power BI is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
- Phocas Business Intelligence is rated higher in 2 areas: Usability, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
Microsoft Power BI
87%
140 Ratings

8.1
Phocas Business Intelligence
81%
4 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
Microsoft Power BI
100%
1 Rating

Phocas Business Intelligence
N/A
0 Ratings
Usability
8.5
Microsoft Power BI
85%
56 Ratings

9.0
Phocas Business Intelligence
90%
1 Rating
Support Rating
8.4
Microsoft Power BI
84%
52 Ratings

9.0
Phocas Business Intelligence
90%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft Power BI
In operations we use the tool for many different topics, from factory quality systems to high level reviews.We have created kind of an internal "App Store" based on Power BI where you have a lot of different dashboards for different solutions (cost, cash, health and safety, sales, factories, distribution centers...) and you as an user just need to get in that "App Store" and enter in whatever tool can be useful for you. It is open to all the operations employees and can use on demand.Also it has raised the imagination of our colleagues, as they are not only working by themselves creating new reports, but also raising fantastic ideas that can be extended for the usage of all the community.
Global Digital Operations Manager - BA Electrification
ABBMechanical Or Industrial Engineering, 10,001+ employees
Phocas Business Intelligence
If you would like your data in one place with easy access, this is the software for you. You can have data from multiple systems and bring it into one view so that you have a quick and easily visible dashboard for the data you wish to see.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Wholesale Company, 201-500 employeesPros
Microsoft Power BI
- Quickly filter and view granular data sets with easily configurable reporting figures.
- The ability to quickly switch between tabs allows for historical data comparisons and progress tracking.
- It's helpful to dive into the data and break it down from high levels to small.
- Achieve actionable insights faster by using real-time data. It's incredible to have online access to reports.
Information Technology Business Consultant
Alfa NET+Information Technology & Services, 11-50 employees
Phocas Business Intelligence
- Custom reports are simple to create.
- The ability to manage users and their dashboards is solid.
- Easy to navigate web interface makes the software accessible from anywhere.
IT Infrastructure Manager
Pace SupplyWholesale, 1001-5000 employees
Cons
Microsoft Power BI
- The desktop app is great but needs a lot of performance improvements
- No MacOS Version for the Desktop app, this is a big limitation for business since executives prefer Macs
- Premium Cloud Version of Power BI is awfully expensive
- On-Premise Version of the Power BI Reports Server is bundled only with SQL Server Enterprise License and cannot be purchased separately and requires Software Assurance Subscription
- On-Premise Power BI Report Server doesn't support ADFS, AzureAD or any Claims-Based authentication platform, a sad disadvantage for enterprises

Verified User
C-Level Executive in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 201-500 employeesPhocas Business Intelligence
- Phocas needs to make it easier to connect to different types of databases.
- The data in Phocas needs to be updated faster in some cases.
- It needs to provide functions to create better charts and graphs.

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Civil Engineering Company, 201-500 employeesPricing Details
Microsoft Power BI
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$9.99 per month
Microsoft Power BI Editions & Modules
Edition
Power BI Pro | $9.991 |
---|---|
Power BI Premium | $20.001 |
Power BI Premium | $4,995.002 |
- Per User/Per Month
- Per Capacity/Per Month
Additional Pricing Details
—Phocas Business Intelligence
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Phocas Business Intelligence Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
Phocas has built its business model on exceeding customer expectations. We’ve operated on a subscription basis from the start and in the words of Phocas Group chairman and co-founder Paul Magee: ‘That puts the onus on us to perform’. And we like that. In fact, our whole company ecosystem is built around that ‘light bulb moment’ when customers achieve a breakthrough by seeing their business through fresh eyes.Likelihood to Renew
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
Phocas Business Intelligence
No score
No answers yet
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Usability
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI 8.5
Based on 56 answers
At this point, I think we all know who has taken the lead in the business intelligence and analytics market worldwide. With fresh new updates every other day on top of an already robustly built product with all features that one can dream of is a no brainer, I feel. Microsoft will invariably be synonymous with quality and professionalism.
Marketing Associate
Mercer-MettlInformation Technology and Services, 501-1000 employees
Phocas Business Intelligence
Phocas Business Intelligence 9.0
Based on 1 answer
It is a very user-friendly product and is easy to understand. You can get your data from just a quick click and the dashboard loads. You can take the data and drill down easy to find what you are looking for.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Wholesale Company, 201-500 employeesSupport Rating
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI 8.4
Based on 52 answers
I can't really speak to the support overall, [but] I will say that in the almost three years I have used the system, I have only needed to contact their support team once. I think the team was helpful, but it did take some time for us to resolve the issues/ request that they had. I guess the good news is that the system is pretty stable, and I personally have rarely needed to contact their technical support team.
Senior Customer Success Manager (Strategic Accounts)
TipaltiFinancial Services, 201-500 employees
Phocas Business Intelligence
Phocas Business Intelligence 9.0
Based on 1 answer
Support is responsive. You log a call and they will respond quickly and resolve your issues. We have only had great experiences with the support team.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Wholesale Company, 201-500 employeesAlternatives Considered
Microsoft Power BI
[Microsoft] Power BI is practical and effective, like a hammer for a nail, it is easy to use and produces very quickly the results that in most cases are urgently required by clients (nice reports to share on the web). To start using [Microsoft] Power BI you need a business email address, with that you create an account in Power BI Service and in less than 1 hour you will have installed Power BI Desktop, a report will have been created and it will have been published on the web .
Lead Consultant - Solutions Architect - Software Engineer
Ghia & Associates Engineering and Consulting GroupComputer Software, 1-10 employees
Phocas Business Intelligence
Phocas is easy to use for end users and can be used on desktops, laptops, and phones.

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Civil Engineering Company, 201-500 employeesReturn on Investment
Microsoft Power BI
- It helps us track and achieve company goals.
- It shows us [our] performance in areas we could not previously track and allows us to see and work on how to improve their performance.
- Quick easy access for executives to use in helping teams and addressing issues.
Process Manager
Okland ConstructionConstruction, 501-1000 employees
Phocas Business Intelligence
- It has given our business a view on data
- We can access it from anywhere
- You can have multiple dashboards for different information

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Wholesale Company, 201-500 employees