Sisense vs Power BI
Business Intelligence pricing comparison · 2026
Sisense pricing ranges from $1000–$5000/month, while Power BI ranges from $0–$20/user/month. Power BI is typically 100% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
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Sisense and Power BI both operate in the business intelligence category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Sisense | Power BI |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Free | Free /user |
| Enterprise | Free | $10 /user/month |
| Premium | — | $20 /user/month |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Sisense
3 scenariosCustom pricing — typically negotiated annually, contact sales for quote
Enterprise (100+ users)
Around $2,500/month on the most popular plan
Typical Usage
Around $2,500/month on the most popular plan
Typical Usage
Power BI
6 scenarios$0/month (free tier with basic features)
Solo / Getting Started
$20/month
Growing Business
$20/month
Enterprise Setup
Market Intelligence
Sisense
- Median annual cost
- $53,821
- Average negotiated discount
- 12%
- Based on
- 118 deals
Power BI
- Median annual cost
- $699
- Based on
- 161 deals
Contract Terms
| Term | Sisense | Power BI |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | Yes | Yes |
| Cancellation | Prior to renewal date | Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled at any time; annual commitments require 30-day notice before renewal |
| Minimum commitment | 1 year | Monthly or annual; no minimum term for monthly billing |
| Price escalation | 5% annual uplift standard unless negotiated away or capped | 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 | No | Yes |