Metabase vs Microsoft Power BI: what each really costs

Team size

Billing

Metabase

Starter Annual plan

$1,080

a year for 10 people · $90 a month

Microsoft Power BI

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

10 peopleMetabaseMicrosoft Power BI
Entry paid planStarter AnnualNo plan for this billing option
Vendor price$1,080 per year, first 5 users included
Monthly cost$90
Annual cost$1,080
Per user / year$108
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planYesYes
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

Metabase vs Microsoft Power BI pricing questions

How much do Metabase and Microsoft Power BI cost?
Metabase paid plans start at $100 per month, first 5 users included (Starter). Microsoft Power BI paid plans start at $14/user/month (Pro).
Is Metabase or Microsoft Power BI cheaper for 5 users?
Microsoft Power BI is cheaper for 5 users: $840 per year on Pro, against $1,080 per year for Metabase on Starter Annual. That is $240 less per year, before tax.
Is Metabase or Microsoft Power BI cheaper for 10 users?
Metabase is cheaper for 10 users: $1,080 per year on Starter Annual, against $1,680 per year for Microsoft Power BI on Pro. That is $600 less per year, before tax.
Is Metabase or Microsoft Power BI cheaper for 25 users?
Metabase is cheaper for 25 users: $1,080 per year on Starter Annual, against $4,200 per year for Microsoft Power BI on Pro. That is $3,120 less per year, before tax.
Do Metabase and Microsoft Power BI have a free plan?
Yes, both list a free plan.