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

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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

"In the early stage of an implementation, it not only helps decision making, but it allows people to have insight into problems with data so that they can go and get it corrected."

"I do work on projects to switch clients to MS BI usually due to its attractive pricing and tight integration with MS Office suite."

"If you are looking for a solution that is easy to use and quick to learn then Microsoft BI could be the right fit."

"Some of the most valuable features of this solution are the ability to take your data and have the possibility to combine them into datasets and have synchronization."

"The product can go easily go and extract data and it can put it into any format."

"The ease of integration and connectivity stands out as the most critical aspect, followed closely by the flexibility to customize reports and dashboards."

"My advice for anybody who is considering this tool is that if you want to move to a self-service BI, this is probably the best tool available right now."

"With Power BI, you're able to store your data within spreadsheets and SharePoints, and then have Power BI pull the data out and report on it. So we actually saved a ton of money not needing to load the data into databases, which is a big prerequisite for many other reporting tools."

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

Cons

"Anything they can do to improve enterprise collaboration is going to help people get set up and utilize the solution."

"Although there are many visualizations, most of them are paid separately because they have been developed by private developers. The visualizations that come off the shelf are quite few."

"Microsoft BI comes under pressure when there is a lot of data to be crunched. It gets slower and slower, and the functionality becomes a bit of a problem. The performance goes down with data being fed into the system. The infrastructure requirement also increases if you have to increase the performance. This is the area that can be improved in my opinion. Initially, the product is good, but over the years, when data gets accumulated, it becomes a problem unless the old data is kind of archived and is no longer shown on the visualization. It has a feature by using which a user can query for a report through simple questions to a bot. So, if I want to look for the customer share of revenue by geography, I just simply state that in the chatbot. If I wanted it in a pie chart, then you say, "Please show it to me in a pie chart." It comes out well for basic charts. This feature should be improvised more so that people can very quickly get customized reports on the go."

"I have found using Microsoft BI is not easy. For example, trying to use the auto-refresh feature is not simple."

"Sluggish performance when handling large amounts of data."

"A few features available in Tableau are not available in Power BI. For example. Tableau has the ability to make up the physical layer and all other stuff at runtime. In Power BI, we have to develop a proper physical layer to connect it. The limitation that we normally face is related to the direct query mode. When it comes to the direct query mode, most of the functionality is not working, which is an issue for us. We have to use the direct query mode frequently because the client needs real-time data. They should work on this limitation. There are a lot of other technical things that need to be improved. I am also following the Power BI platform and Microsoft Support Center platform on the web where users have put their requirements. Microsoft is also working on improving this solution. In every update, they add new features to this solution."

"While, for the most part, it is scalable, it still has its own limitations."

"The look is simple, and could be a little more professional."

More Microsoft Power BI cons

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

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Microsoft BI is reasonable. Other solutions such as SAP Cloud are more expensive."

"I would advise that Microsoft BI products are rightly priced and the licensing is easy to follow and to fulfill."

"Power BI is cost-effective compared to other reporting tools."

"The pricing for the solution is relatively higher compared to other alternatives."

"Pricing, that's where Microsoft beats Tableau. It is priced much cheaper."

"Microsoft BI for desktop is free to use, and you can download and use it."

"This product offers good value for the money."

"I used the tool's free version."

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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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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 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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