Oracle Analytics Cloud vs Power BI Pricing (2026)
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Oracle Analytics Cloud vs Power BI

Business Intelligence pricing comparison · 2026

Oracle Analytics Cloud costs $16–$80/user/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.

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Oracle Analytics Cloud
Oracle Analytics Cloud pricing starts at $16/user/month for the Professional plan ($192/us
verified 4mo ago
$699 $15K
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Power BI
Power BI costs $14 per user per month for Pro and $24 per user per month for Premium Per U
verified 9w ago
$699 $15K
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Recorded annual contract medians
Power median is $14K less than Oracle · different customer contracts; not a quote
Cheapest $699
Spread 95%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
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Oracle Analytics Cloud - Enterprise
$24K/yr
year 1 license · $80/seat
Power BI Premium Per User
$7.2K/yr
year 1 license · $24/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$15K/yr
Vendr · n=21
↓ Lowest median
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 19 sourced facts
15 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 3mo ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 9 sourced facts
6 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 2mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
4 documented
  • Account Termination Without Notice or Recourse
    10-30% of license costs
    5 sources
  • Paid Support Plan Requirement for Meaningful Assistance
    10-22% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Unexpected Billing on Free and Trial Tiers
    $1-$50
    3 sources
  • Inaccessible Customer Support
    5-15% of license costs
    4 sources
4 documented
  • Tier Upgrade Required for Report Sharing
    $14/user/month
    1 source
  • IT Infrastructure Costs for Large Datasets
    10-20% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Undocumented Data Limits Requiring Engineering Workarounds
    5-10% of license costs
    1 source
  • Recurring Training Costs from Monthly UI Changes
    5-10% of license costs
    1 source
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Oracle
Power
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
at least 60 days before the contract expires
✓ Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled at any time; annual commitments require 30-day notice before renewal
Commitment
—
✓ 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
Based on 3 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
Trustpilot
1.05out of 5 (22)
Best for
Business users and analysts needing self-service BI capabilities
Watch out
Accounts terminated without explanation or any avenue for appeal
TrustRadius
8.5out of 5 (10)
Best for
Individual exploration
Watch out
No Power BI Desktop version available for Mac users
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Business Intelligence

Oracle Analytics Cloud

$16–$80
/user/mo
4 plans
Full pricing breakdown →
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Business Intelligence

Power BI

Free plan; paid $14–$24
/user/mo
4 plans · Free tier
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — Oracle Analytics Cloud uses Per-seat subscription pricing while Power BI uses pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

Per-seat subscription

Oracle Analytics Cloud

$16–$80/user/mo
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vs

Power BI

Free plan; paid $14–$24/user/mo
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Oracle Analytics Cloud and Power BI both operate in the business intelligence category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Oracle Analytics Cloud Power BI
Oracle Analytics Cloud - Professional $16 /user/month Free /user/month
Oracle Analytics Cloud - Enterprise $80 /user/month $14 /user/month
BYOL Professional Custom $24 /user/month
BYOL Enterprise Custom Custom

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Oracle Analytics Cloud

3 scenarios
$160/month
Small Business Team
$4,000/month
Enterprise Department
$40,000
Global Enterprise
+/month

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
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Market Intelligence

Oracle Analytics Cloud

Median annual cost
$15,000
Based on
21 deals

Power BI

Median annual cost
$699
Based on
161 deals

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Oracle Analytics Cloud 4 hidden costs

critical
Account Termination Without Notice or Recourse 10-30% of license costs
high
Paid Support Plan Requirement for Meaningful Assistance 10-22% of license costs
high
Unexpected Billing on Free and Trial Tiers $1-$50
high
Inaccessible Customer Support 5-15% of license costs
See all Oracle Analytics Cloud hidden costs →

Power BI 4 hidden costs

high
Tier Upgrade Required for Report Sharing $14/user/month
medium
IT Infrastructure Costs for Large Datasets 10-20% of license costs
low
Undocumented Data Limits Requiring Engineering Workarounds 5-10% of license costs
low
Recurring Training Costs from Monthly UI Changes 5-10% of license costs
See all Power BI hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Oracle Analytics Cloud Power BI
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation at least 60 days before the contract expires Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled at any time; annual commitments require 30-day notice before renewal
Minimum commitment — 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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