# Looker vs Power BI

Source: https://listme.name/compare/looker-vs-power-bi
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/business-intelligence-tools

| | Looker | Power BI |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 89.0 | 91.5 |
| Rank | #3 | #1 |
| Price | Subscription | Free plan, paid upgrades |
| Best for | Data teams governing metrics for many users | Microsoft-based teams with complex reports |
| Deployment | Google Cloud service | Windows app plus cloud service |
| Data sources | Cloud data warehouses and databases | Excel and many other sources |
| Desktop app | No | Yes |

A governed metrics layer and embedded analytics from Google Cloud, with a free trial and sales-led subscriptions. It is built for large deployments and data teams, so small teams will find Metabase quicker to start. The strongest report designer in this list, with a free account and a Desktop app for Windows. Sharing needs a Pro or Premium license, and Mac and Linux users depend on the browser service.