Both ExcelInsight and Power BI help users create dashboards from data, but they're built for different workflows. ExcelInsight focuses on quick browser-based analysis of single Excel or CSV files. Power BI is designed for enterprise reporting, governance and live database integration.
If you have an Excel or CSV file and need a dashboard today without installation or signup, ExcelInsight is the natural fit. It runs in any browser on any OS and exports the dashboard as a PDF you can attach to an email.
Power BI is the right choice for governed reporting against an enterprise data warehouse, DAX measures, scheduled refresh and tight Microsoft Entra ID integration.
| Feature | ExcelInsight | Power BI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, unlimited | Free desktop, Pro $14/user/month for sharing |
| OS support | Any browser, any OS | Desktop is Windows-only |
| Data privacy | 100% client-side | Data uploaded to Power BI Service for sharing |
| Account required | No signup | Microsoft account |
| Learning curve | Minutes | DAX, M, modelling concepts |
| Excel/CSV upload | Drag-and-drop, instant charts | Yes — via Power Query |
| PDF export | One click, multi-page | Yes |
No signup, no upload to a server. Open ExcelInsight, drop your Excel or CSV file, and get a dashboard in seconds.
It depends on your workflow. For quick ad-hoc and recurring dashboards from Excel files without installation or signup, ExcelInsight fits naturally. For shared, governed enterprise reporting against a data warehouse with live connections, Power BI is designed for that.
Yes. ExcelInsight is completely free with no signup, no subscription, and no usage limits. Upload as many Excel or CSV files as you like.
Yes. Files are processed entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded to a server, which makes it safe for confidential financial, sales, HR and operational data.
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