Mode vs Power BI
Business Intelligence pricing comparison · 2026
Mode has a free plan, then $35–$60/mo, while Power BI has a free plan, then $14–$24/user/mo. These products use different pricing models (Per-seat subscription vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.
Mode
Mode pricing starts at $0 for the Free plan, which supports up to 5 users with SQL queryin
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$600
$699
Power BI
Power BI costs $14 per user per month for Pro and $24 per user per month for Premium Per U
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$600
$699
Recorded annual contract medians
Mode
median is
$99
less than
Power
· different customer contracts; not a quote
Cheapest
$600
Spread
14%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Business
$18K/yr
year 1 license · $60/seat
Free account
$0/yr
year 1 license · $0/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$600/yr
Vendr · n=228
Median annual
$699/yr
Vendr · n=161
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Sources & confidence
Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.
Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources
3 sourced facts
1 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median
Last verified
4mo ago
Confidence
High confidence
Sources
9 sourced facts
6 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified
1d ago
Confidence
Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance
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Tier ladder
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Contract terms
The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.
Mode
Power
Auto-renewal
—
Yes
Cancellation
—
✓
Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled at any time; annual commitments require 30-day notice before renewal
Commitment
one-year period; Pro plan has a minimum of 3 users; Enterprise plan has a minimum of 50 users
✓
Monthly or annual; no minimum term for monthly billing
Price escalation
—
Microsoft has historically increased Power BI pricing; Pro was $9.99/month before increasing to $10/month. Enterprise Agreement customers can lock in pricing for 1-3 years.
Can downgrade
—
✓
Yes
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What users say
Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.
User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
Decide
Get a quote from each vendor
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats).
Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges.
Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
VS
Mode and Power BI both operate in the business intelligence category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Mode | Power BI |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free /month | Free /month |
| Team | $35 /user/month | Custom |
| Business | $60 /user/month | Custom |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Mode
4 scenarios$0/month (free tier with basic features)
Solo / Getting Started
$60/month
Growing Business
Custom pricing — typically negotiated annually, contact sales for quote
Enterprise (100+ users)
Power BI
4 scenarios$0/month (Power BI Free)
Solo Analyst (Free)
$140/month ($14/user/month × 10 users)
Small Team — 10 Users on Pro
$700/month ($14/user/month × 50 users)
Mid-Size Team — 50 Users on Pro
Market Intelligence
Mode
- Median annual cost
- $600
- Based on
- 228 deals
Power BI
- Median annual cost
- $699
- Based on
- 161 deals
Contract Terms
| Term | Mode | Power BI |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | — | Yes |
| Cancellation | — | Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled at any time; annual commitments require 30-day notice before renewal |
| Minimum commitment | one-year period; Pro plan has a minimum of 3 users; Enterprise plan has a minimum of 50 users | Monthly or annual; no minimum term for monthly billing |
| Price escalation | — | Microsoft has historically increased Power BI pricing; Pro was $9.99/month before increasing to $10/month. Enterprise Agreement customers can lock in pricing for 1-3 years. |
| Can downgrade | — | Yes |