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Why Switch to Bold BI? 3 Key Reasons Over Power BI

More freedom, better value, faster insights. 

01

  • Power BI Limitation: No full white-label support—users still see Microsoft branding.
  • Bold BI Advantage: Own the entire experience with:
  • Custom logos, colors, and domain URLs.
  • Personalized email notifications and dashboard themes.
  • No Bold BI branding—ideal for SaaS businesses.

02

  • Power BI Roadblock: Embedding tied to Azure, Microsoft stack, and complex token setup.
  • Bold BI Advantage: Integrate effortlessly with:
  • Easily embed with our JavaScript SDK —compatible with React, Angular, Blazor, ASP.NET Core, Vue, and more.
  • Simple REST APIs and direct embedding in your app.
  • Support for any modern web framework.

03

  • Power BI Restriction: Deployment limited to Microsoft Fabric and Azure.
  • Bold BI Advantage: Host where you want with:
  • Options for on-premises, AWS, Azure, or private cloud.
  • Full control over data residency and compliance.
  • Ideal for regulated industries and hybrid-cloud needs.

Get more and spend less with Bold BI

Check out how Bold BI compares to Power BI with features and functionalities.

Features

Bold BI

Power BI

Pricing Model

Fixed Monthly Pricing.

Per-User Pricing Model.

Add-ons

Not needed.

Needed for a few functionalities.

Deployment Options

Direct installation support is offered for Windows, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure App Service.

Direct installation support is offered only for Windows.

Dashboard Comments

Supports comments in all Bold BI environments.

Comments aren't supported in Power BI Desktop.

Data Refresh

Offers automatic scheduled refresh for up-to-date data across the dashboard or specific widgets at regular intervals (e.g., every 5 minutes, hourly, or daily).

Data refreshes from the original source are limited: Power BI Pro offers up to 8 daily refreshes, while Power BI Premium allows for 48.

API Key-Based Authentication

Provides API key-based authentication for seamless and flexible integration with external systems.

Does not support API key-based authentication, requiring additional setup and configuration instead.

Custom Email Templates

Enables users to create, edit, and manage custom email templates directly within the platform.

Lacks customizable email templates, offering only basic email notifications with limited formatting options.

To know more about Bold BI Vs Power BI

Explore the complete comparison document by clicking here.

Simple, Honest Pricing That
Grows With You

Say goodbye to hidden costs, complex quotes, and pricing guesswork.
 With Bold BI, what you see is what you pay—starting at just $495 per server! Includes up to 100 users.

Is Bold BI Right for You? Here’s How to Know

Choosing the right BI platform comes down to what truly supports your goals—without slowing you down. 

You want pricing that’s straightforward—Bold BI is all-in, while Power BI charges extra for features and scale.

You want to deploy on your terms—Power BI locks you into Azure, while Bold BI lets you host anywhere.

You need seamless, fully white-labeled embedding—Power BI’s branding sticks, Bold BI stays invisible.

You need a solution that grows with your business—Bold BI makes it easy to add more people as you go.

You rely on quick answers and real support—Bold BI delivers fast, human responses, not tiered delays.

What makes Bold BI so Great?

Here are a few kind words from some of our happy customers.

Explore more about Bold BI

Check out our resources to help you effortlessly begin your journey with embedded analytics and enjoy a seamless analytical experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bold BI offers fixed-fee pricing that’s easy to plan and budget. In contrast, Power BI costs increase as you add more licenses or features.

Yes, Bold BI fully supports Docker and Kubernetes deployment. Power BI does not natively support these environments for on-premises use.

Yes, Bold BI is built for embedding in multi-tenant SaaS platforms with tenant isolation, which is more complex and costly with Power BI.

No, Bold BI works independently of Microsoft services, whereas Power BI often relies on Azure, Office 365, or Active Directory for full functionality.

Yes, Bold BI includes all core features like embedding, white-labeling, and data connectivity without tiered add-ons like Power BI.

Yes, Bold BI allows complete UI customization for embedded dashboards, whereas Power BI’s customization is limited and harder to manage.

Yes, Bold BI provides responsive support with direct access to technical teams, unlike Power BI’s slower or tiered support through Microsoft.

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