# Power BI Desktop: how AI models rank it, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 2 judge labels across 1 categories by 2 of 12 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/power-bi-desktop/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboards and data visualization | 2% | 8 | 0% | 2 |

## What the models said for it

- "Looker Studio (if Google-connected) or Power BI Desktop → Pro (for Microsoft shops) offer the best balance of features, ease of use, and cost" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, BI & dashboards)
- "Microsoft stack, need advanced modeling? → Power BI (budget $14/user if sharing)." (Grok 4.1 Fast, BI & dashboards)

## Record

- Method: https://gtm-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://gtm-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, gtm-ai-index.com.