What are the key distinctions between Tableau and Power BI?

Tableau and Power BI are both popular business intelligence and data visualization tools, but they differ in several key aspects:

1. Company and Integration:Tableau is developed by Tableau Software (now a part of Salesforce).Power BI is developed by Microsoft and integrates seamlessly with the Microsoft ecosystem.

2. Ease of Use: Power BI tends to have a more user-friendly interface, suitable for both beginners and advanced users. Tableau offers powerful features but might have a steeper learning curve.

3. Data Sources: Power BI integrates well with Microsoft products and Azure services. Tableau has broader support for various data sources and offers connectors to a wide range of databases.

4. Pricing: Power BI offers both free and paid versions, with various pricing tiers. Tableau can be more expensive, especially for large organizations, although it offers a free Public version.

5. Visualizations: Both tools offer rich visualization options, but some users find Tableau's visualization customization capabilities more extensive.

6. Deployment: Power BI offers cloud-based deployment through Power BI Service and on-premises deployment through Power BI Report Server. Tableau provides options for cloud deployment on Tableau Online and on-premises deployment using Tableau Server.

7. Collaboration: Power BI emphasizes collaboration through cloud sharing, real-time collaboration, and integration with Microsoft Teams. Tableau also offers collaboration features, but Power BI's integration with Microsoft tools can provide a seamless experience.

8. Community and Support: Both have active user communities, but Power BI's connection to the larger Microsoft community can provide extensive resources.

9. Custom Development: Power BI allows custom development through Power Query, Power Pivot, and DAX language. Tableau offers customization through calculated fields, table calculations, and its own scripting language.

10. Mobile Experience: Both tools offer mobile applications for accessing and interacting with dashboards on the go.

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