Power BI vs Notion

Excel's smarter cousin that makes data pretty, but good luck escaping Microsoft's ecosystem meets the swiss army knife of productivity tools—if you don't mind spending hours organizing your tools. Here's our take.

Power BI

Nice Pick

Excel's smarter cousin that makes data pretty, but good luck escaping Microsoft's ecosystem.

Pros

• Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure
• Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for quick visualizations
• Powerful DAX language for complex calculations
• Affordable pricing with a robust free tier

Cons

• Performance can lag with large datasets
• Limited customization compared to open-source alternatives

Notion

The Swiss Army knife of productivity tools—if you don't mind spending hours organizing your tools.

Pros

• Flexible block-based editor for endless customization
• All-in-one workspace combining notes, databases, and project management
• Great for collaboration with real-time editing and sharing
• Free tier is generous for personal use

Cons

• Can feel overwhelming with too many options and setup time
• Offline mode is clunky and unreliable

The Verdict

Use Power BI if: You want seamless integration with microsoft 365 and azure and can live with performance can lag with large datasets.

Use Notion if: You prioritize flexible block-based editor for endless customization over what Power BI offers.

The Bottom Line

Power BI wins

Excel's smarter cousin that makes data pretty, but good luck escaping Microsoft's ecosystem.