Pick Power BI when…
- You're on Microsoft 365 E5 or Office 365 E5, which include Power BI Pro.
- Your analysts already live in Excel and Power Query.
- A small number of people build and view reports, so per-user pricing works out cheapest.
SIDE BY SIDE
DOMO vs Power BI, side by side.
| Criterion | DOMO | Power BI |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Credits used per action, with unlimited users. Prices by quote Source: domo.com | Pro $14 and Premium Per User $24, per user per month, paid yearly (US list prices). Capacity priced separately Source: microsoft.com |
| Free to start | 30-day free trial, no credit card Source: domo.com | Power BI Desktop is free. Sharing needs a paid licence Source: microsoft.com |
| Who can view shared reports | Unlimited users Source: domo.com | Viewers need Pro or Premium Per User, unless the content sits in Premium or Fabric F64 capacity Source: learn.microsoft.com |
| Data connections | 1,000+ connectors Source: domo.com | More than 100 data sources in Power BI Desktop Source: learn.microsoft.com |
| Data preparation | Magic ETL (drag and drop, no code) and SQL DataFlows Source: domo.com | Power Query Source: learn.microsoft.com |
| Embedding in your own product | Public and private embedding Source: domo.com | Embed for your customers or your organisation; production needs capacity Source: learn.microsoft.com |
| Mobile | Domo Mobile App for iOS and Android Source: domo.com | Apps for iOS and Android Source: learn.microsoft.com |
| AI | Domo AI, including AI Chat Source: domo.com | Copilot, on paid Fabric (F2 or higher) or Premium (P1 or higher) capacity Source: learn.microsoft.com |
Checked against each product's own documentation on 14 October 2026. Products change; tell us if something here is out of date.
WHICH ONE, WHEN
When each one is the better choice.
Pick DOMO when…
- Your data lives in lots of systems and you want them connected without a long engineering project.
- Lots of people need access: DOMO prices on usage, with unlimited users.
- Business users, not analysts, need to build their own views.
HOW WE HELP
How we help
The dashboard is the easy part. Getting the data right underneath it is where BI projects live or die.
01
An honest assessment
Where your data lives, who needs what, and which platform fits. Even if that means sticking with Power BI.
02
Connecting your sources
CRM, finance, operations and marketing data in one place, with definitions people agree on.
03
Dashboards people open
Built with the teams who will use them, not handed over in a PDF.
04
Training
So your people can build their own views instead of queueing for the data team.
IN THE INTEREST OF FAIRNESS
Who we partner with
DOMO is a partner of ours. In September 2026 Progress Software completed its purchase of DOMO's data platform business, so DOMO is now part of the Progress product portfolio. If Power BI is the better fit for you, we'll say so.
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FAQS
The questions people ask us first.
Is Power BI cheaper than DOMO?
Power BI publishes per-user prices, from $14 a month for Pro. DOMO prices on usage, with unlimited users, and quotes on request. Which works out cheaper depends on how many people need access and how much data you move, so compare on your real numbers.
Do Power BI viewers need a licence?
Usually, yes. People viewing shared content need Pro or Premium Per User, unless the content sits in Premium capacity or Fabric F64 and above.
Does Copilot come with Power BI Pro?
No. Microsoft says Copilot in Power BI needs paid Fabric capacity (F2 or higher) or Power BI Premium (P1 or higher). A Pro or Premium Per User licence on its own isn't enough.
Who owns DOMO now?
Progress Software completed its purchase of DOMO's AI and data platform business in September 2026, and DOMO now sits in the Progress product portfolio.
Can we use both?
Some businesses do, for example Power BI for finance and DOMO for operational dashboards. It works, but two tools means two sets of definitions to keep in line.
OTHER WAYS WE CAN HELP
Get connected
Not sure which one fits? Ask us.
Tell us where your data lives and who needs it. We'll give you an honest view, even if it's 'stay on Power BI'.