| Aspect | Tableau | Power BI |
| Company and Licensing | Developed by Microsoft | Developed by Tableau Software (now part of Salesforce) |
| Ease of Use | User-friendly with a drag-and-drop interface | Steeper learning curve and requires more technical skills |
| Data Connectivity | Native connectors to Microsoft products and various data sources | Broad compatibility with databases, web services, and file formats |
| Visualization | Interactive visualizations and dashboards with modern design | Advanced visualization capabilities, complex charts and maps |
| Collaboration | Easy sharing within Power BI service, integration with SharePoint and Teams | Sharing options like Tableau Server and Tableau Online |
| Pricing Model | Free version (Power BI Desktop), Power BI Pro, Power BI Premium | Free trial (Tableau Desktop), Tableau Creator, Tableau Server |
