Difference between Content Packs, Apps and Solution Templates

[skarthick6]

Hi, can we know the difference between Content Packs, Apps and Solution Templates?

[v-yulgu-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @skarthick6,
 
Apps are an evolution and simplification of content packs. Apps have same features with Content packs, having some addition benefits. For more details, please refer to diiference in content packs and apps.
 
The goals of Solution Templates are different from Content packs/Apps. Content packs help users get value from their data and are directly bound to their source application. Solution templates on the other hand help customers establish a full data mart or data warehouse that can be extended and customized to match unique data sources and business processes. Please refer to this blog Announcing Power BI Solution Templates to know the usage of Solution Templates.
 
Best regards,
Yuliana Gu

[mpleszko]

Hi, @v-yulgu-msft could you give an example? Because I cant see the difference. There are about 12 solution templates in Appsource and some of them are almost the same as their counterparts in Service Content Packs m- see the Salesforce items.

I try to understand below phrase but I cant find an example:

"Solution templates on the other hand help customers establish a full data mart or data warehouse that can be extended and customized to match unique data sources and business processes"

[mpleszko]

Hi, @v-yulgu-msft could you give an example? Because I cant see the difference. There are about 12 solution templates in Appsource and some of them are almost the same as their counterparts in Service Content Packs m- see the Salesforce items.

I try to understand below phrase but I cant find an example:

"Solution templates on the other hand help customers establish a full data mart or data warehouse that can be extended and customized to match unique data sources and business processes"