Exploring Infrastructure and Deployment Contrasts: Tableau vs. Power BI

[manoj_0911]

Dear Power BI Community,

I'm seeking your expertise to delve into the nuances of Infrastructure and Deployment strategies, specifically comparing Tableau and Power BI. My focus lies in comprehending the distinctive approaches each platform adopts, particularly in terms of infrastructure setup and deployment methodologies.

In particular, I'm curious about how Power BI's cloud-centric model differs from Tableau's traditional server setup. Understanding these disparities is crucial for our organization's migration journey and ensuring optimal scalability, accessibility, and deployment efficiency.

Your valuable insights and experiences on this topic would greatly enrich our understanding and aid in making informed decisions. Thank you for your contributions!

Warm regards,
Manoj Prabhakar

[v-rongtiep-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @manoj_0911 ,

Differences between Tableau and Power BI

BASIS	TABLEAU	POWER BI
User interface	Getting started with the Tableau UI can be intimidating at first.	The Power BI UI is relatively easy to get started with.
Pricing	Tableau Creator costs $70 per user/month, Tableau Explorer costs $45 user/month, and Tableau Viewer costs $15 user/month – all billed annually	Power BI Pro costs $9.99 per month, Power BI Premium per user costs $20 per month, Power BI Premium per user costs $20, and Power BI premium per capacity can cost up to $4,995
Data Handling Capacity	Tableau can handle a large amount of data. Tableau cloud alone has a sttorage capacity up to 100 GB	Power BI can also handle large amounts of data. Power BI Premium can support data models up to 400 GB (compressed memory).
Platform	Tableau is platform-agnostic. It runs on both Mac and Windows.	There's no native version of Power BI for Mac, but there are workarounds like VM and remote viewer.
Enterprise	Tableau is suitable for large-scale enterprises that want to be more data-driven.	Power BI is suitable for both small-scale enterprises and large scale enterprises.
Data Sources	Tableau has access to a wide range of data sources - including files	Power BI aslo has a wide range of data sources based on files, databases, Azure, and online services like Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, and many more.
Machine Learning Support	Tableau has built-in support for Machine Learning with Python	Power BI integrates with Azure Machine Learning.
Community	Tableau has a supportive community with over a million users. There's also a forum where users can get help.	Power BI is younger than Tableau in the market, but it still has a considerable number of community members.

More details: Tableau VS Power BI – What's the Difference? (freecodecamp.org)

Power BI vs Tableau: Which is The Better Business Intelligence Tool in 2024? | DataCamp

Best Regards
Community Support Team _ Rongtie

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