The TCO of Power BI One-Pager

Power BI remains one of the most widely used BI tools globally but its cost structure is evolving fast. With recent license price hikes of up to 40%, organizations are beginning to reassess not just what they’re paying, but what they’re actually spending.

This report goes beyond surface-level pricing to explore the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of Power BI, covering hidden costs related to governance, security, capacity management, and even trust in data. As Power BI becomes more tightly integrated into Microsoft Fabric, these indirect and intangible costs can quietly accumulate, impacting both budgets and BI performance.

For enterprises managing complex data environments or multiple BI platforms, this guide helps make sense of the growing cost pressures and operational challenges.

Download the full report to learn how to measure, manage, and reduce TCO across your Power BI environment.