Tableau vs Power BI comparison - which is best for you to learn?

In this video I provide some business reasons on which of these two tools (Tableau vs Power BI) you should learn and why it has little to do with technical reasons. This is a comparison of the two best visualisation tools in the market today.

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My name is Sid, I am currently a Lead Data Analyst (VP level) at a Global Investment Bank based in London, UK and I have been working in Data Analytics for over 7 years. Follow me for more Data related content.

00:00 Google search trends for Tableau vs Power BI
00:37 Post on LinkedIn comparing both tools
01:25 Visual capabilities
02:03 Building Formulas
02:41 Learning Curve
03:21 Artificial Intelligence
03:35 AI - Copilot in Power BI
04:00 AI - Pulse in Tableau
04:35 Industry Preference for Power BI vs Tableau
06:15 Job descriptions hint which tool you need
06:56 Tech Stack
08:29 Summary and Conclusion

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[skillswithsid]

Certification's are another great way to demonstrate your skill in Tableau or Power BI, they don't however guarantee you a job, but they will make your CV stand out in a competitive market.

[biznezplus]

Thanks for your presentation and clarification of the distinctions between Tableau and Power BI...

[vinceh]

Thank you very much for your comparison/explanation of both. It was obvious from the beginning that you were not trying to sell either. I will be following you for additional information. I have a piece of advice for the younger developers. Don't ever let your employer believe that you have given them everything they want/need or you will be looking for a new position.

[teckniec]

I'm just starting out and I found Power BI to be more easy for me but I am going to learn both. If I hade to pick one I would pick Tableau because when I search the pay scale, it seemed to be higher.

[skillswithsid]

Pricing is another factor to consider, but by no means should be your main priority. Generally speaking the best version of Tableau costs around $60 a month, whilst the most premium version of Power BI is only around $20 per month. Power BI is more value for money if you are looking to get started. However both tools come with a free basic tier version, Tableau also comes with a 2 week free trial so its worth giving both a try,

[chandureddy]

"Extremely comprehensive and detailed. Thank you on behalf of all of us for providing this information, which has greatly clarified our career choices."

[shomshomni]

Very useful video! I think I'll stick with Power BI for now.

[karamalmustafa]

Thanks a lot, this was very insightful.

[shiot]

In my opinion, Power BI is easier to learn and it has Power Query but lacks in basic customization

[pinak_roy]

I believe pricing is a factor too. I mean tableau is great but the free version of power bi is better than public version of tableau. I mean, is it possible to sell your tableau public skill as a freelancer?

[alexiamartinez]

Hi! I work for a Bank in El Salvador and they use Power BI, but i´m learning Tableau to. I think that if you have the time and the option learn both.

[abdullahjamal-oefy]

Very useful information achieve by this video. its like amret for me.

[ydjgxeu]

Best tableau abd Power bi comparison ever for beginners.