In an era where data is a valuable business asset, presenting data in an easily understandable and accessible format is key to making accurate decisions. One tool that helps businesses do this effectively is Power BI , especially Power BI Embedded , a solution for seamlessly embedding dashboards, reports, or visualizations into your applications.
What is Power BI Embedded?
Power BI Embedded is an Azure service that allows developers to embed Power BI reports and dashboards into their applications without requiring individual Power BI accounts for users. It brings the power of Power BI directly to your app or web application
Key features
- Embed interactive reports
Users can filter, click, view details, and interact with reports just like in Power BI Service
- A Power BI account is not required for end users
The developer manages permissions through the App Owns Data model, which does not require every user to have a Power BI account.
- Customizable and adjustable as needed
You can customize the report's appearance to match your app's branding and have granular control over the user experience
- Management via API
Power BI Embedded comes with a powerful API, allowing you to systematically manage reports, create tokens for embedding, set up security, and more
Embedding models: “App Owns Data” vs. “User Owns Data”
| Embedded type | details |
|---|---|
| App Owns Data | The app controls all data; users don't need a Power BI account |
| User Owns Data | Users must log in with their Power BI account |
For general business use of Power BI Embedded, the App Owns Data more commonly used because it is easier to control and better suited for applications that provide direct customer service.
Getting Started
- Prepare a report in Power BI Desktop
- Publish the report to Power BI Workspace
- Create Azure Power BI Embedded Capacity
- Use APIs and SDKs (such as the JavaScript SDK) to embed reports into the app
- Manage tokens for access authorization (Embed Token)
Example use cases
- A SaaS company that provides real-time customer data analytics dashboards
- An ERP or CRM system with embedded business overview reports
- An enterprise application that allows executives to view reports without having to access Power BI directly
Service fee
Power BI Embedded uses Azure Capacity (A SKU) , which has multiple tiers such as A1, A2, A3, depending on the number of concurrent users, the size of the report, and the complexity of the interaction. Costs are calculated based on hours of usage.
Comparison table of methods for embedding Power BI reports
| way | safety | Requirements | embedding |
| 1. Publish to the web (Public To Web) | No identity verification is required to view the report; anyone on the internet can view it | No license required for Power BI Free | Embed via Embed Code |
| 2. Published on SharePoint Online | Users must sign in to Power BI | A Power BI Pro or Power BI Premium Pre-User (PPU) is required | Embed the code into SharePoint |
| 3. Securely embed the report in a portal or website | You need to sign in with your Office 365 account to access the report | A Power BI Pro or Power BI Premium Pre-User (PPU) is required | Use embed code securely from embedded URLs in internal organizational portals or websites |
| 4. Embed it in your own application | The app manages identity verification without requiring an Office 365 sign-in | At least one Power BI Pro account is required. Master users must have Azure AD, Dedicated Workspace, and Capacity | For application developers, use the Power BI Rest API and JavaScript API |
summarize
Power BI Embedded is a powerful solution for businesses that want to visualize data professionally within their own apps , without requiring users to learn or access Power BI separately. It also delivers a seamless, customizable user experience that is fully aligned with your brand.
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