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Power BI vs Quizizz

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Power BI

Software

Business analytics by Microsoft

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Quizizz

Software

Gamified quizzes that motivate every learner

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Power BI free tier cannot publish or share reports; Pro tier required for collaboration; Quizizz limited question types with no open-ended response option
  • They diverge on capability: Power BI covers AI-powered Insights, Quizizz covers Quiz games.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Power BI and Quizizz actually diverge.

Attributes where Power BI and Quizizz differ
AttributePower BIQuizizz
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb
Founded19752015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Power BI

  • AI-powered Insights
  • Natural Language Queries
  • Real-time Dashboards
  • Paginated Reports
  • Mobile Apps
  • Excel
  • Azure
  • Dynamics 365

Only in Quizizz

  • Quiz games
  • Lessons
  • Homework mode
  • Reports
  • Question types
  • Memes
  • Music
  • Leaderboards

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Power BI

  • Self-service analyticsnot Quizizz
  • Data explorationnot Quizizz
  • Ad-hoc reportingnot Quizizz
  • Collaborative analysisnot Quizizz
  • Embedded analyticsnot Quizizz

Quizizz

  • Formative assessmentnot Power BI
  • Review gamesnot Power BI
  • Homeworknot Power BI
  • Test prepnot Power BI

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Power BI

  • Free tier cannot publish or share reports; Pro tier required for collaboration
  • Free tier cannot schedule automatic data refreshes
  • Offline capabilities limited to local Power BI Desktop; cloud service always requires internet
  • Data refresh capped at 8 times per day on Pro tier without Premium Per User

Quizizz

  • Limited question types with no open-ended response option
  • Game format emphasizes quick answers which may stress slower-paced students
  • Requires reliable internet connection, no offline option
  • Advanced features and AI-generated quizzes locked behind paid plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Power BI

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Local report creation in Power BI Desktop
    • Cannot publish or share
    • No scheduled refreshes
  • Power BI Pro$14/user/month
    • Publish and share reports
    • Up to 8 scheduled refreshes/day
    • Collaborate with other Pro users
  • Premium Per User$24/user/month
    • All Pro features
    • Up to 48 scheduled refreshes/day
    • Copilot integration

Quizizz

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Quizizz review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Power BI if

  • You need ai-powered insights.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want natural language queries.
Power BI review

Choose Quizizz if

  • You need quiz games.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want lessons.
Quizizz review

Questions people ask

Is Power BI or Quizizz better?
Neither clearly leads. Power BI starts at Free and Quizizz at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Power BI or Quizizz?
Power BI starts at Free and Quizizz at Free.
Does Power BI or Quizizz run on more platforms?
Power BI runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Quizizz runs on Web.
Can I use Power BI for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Power BI best used for?
Power BI is most often used for self-service analytics, data exploration, ad-hoc reporting, collaborative analysis. Of those, self-service analytics and data exploration are not what Quizizz is typically brought in for.
What can Power BI do that Quizizz cannot?
Power BI covers AI-powered Insights, Natural Language Queries, Real-time Dashboards, Paginated Reports. Quizizz covers Quiz games, Lessons, Homework mode, Reports. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Power BI: Can I use Power BI Desktop offline?

Power BI Desktop runs locally and can edit reports offline, but publishing to the service and refreshing cloud data sources requires internet connection. Offline reports show cached data from the last refresh.

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Quizizz: Does Quizizz have a free tier?

Yes, Quizizz offers a perpetual free tier with quiz creation, access to a library of 20 million+ public activities, and the ability to run small live sessions with students at no cost.

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Power BI: What are the data refresh limits for each tier?

Power BI Premium Per User allows up to 48 scheduled refreshes per day, while Pro tier is limited to 8 scheduled refreshes per day. Free tier cannot schedule automatic refreshes.

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Quizizz: Can Quizizz integrate with Google Classroom?

Yes. Quizizz integrates with Google Classroom to assign quizzes and lessons with automatic grade syncing back to Google Classroom.

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Power BI: Can I use Power BI Free with shared data sources?

Free tier users can create local reports in Power BI Desktop but cannot publish to the Power BI Service for collaboration. Publishing requires Power BI Pro ($14/user/month).

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Quizizz: What question types does Quizizz support?

Quizizz offers multiple choice, multiple select, and other format types, but does not support open-ended response questions, limiting its use for essays or complex problem-solving.

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Power BI: Is SSO available and on which plan?

SSO is available on Power BI Premium Per User ($24/user/month) and Fabric capacity plans through Azure AD integration.

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Power BI: What does Copilot require in Power BI?

Copilot for natural language queries and automatic report generation requires Power BI Premium Per User or Fabric capacity pricing, not available on Pro or Free tiers.

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