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mak82pk
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Helper I

Can Iuse Power BI Import with FREE version

Can I use import mode with 8x refreshes per day with Power BI FREE version using on-premises SQL DB?

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v-huizhn-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

Hi @mak82pk,

Yes, you can use import mode with 8x refreshes per day with Power BI FREE version using on-premises SQL DB. More details, please review this link: http://community.powerbi.com/t5/FAQ-Changes-to-the-free-Power-BI/May-3-announcement-FAQ/td-p/167399 .

Best Regards,
Angelia

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v-huizhn-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

Hi @mak82pk,

Yes, you can use import mode with 8x refreshes per day with Power BI FREE version using on-premises SQL DB. More details, please review this link: http://community.powerbi.com/t5/FAQ-Changes-to-the-free-Power-BI/May-3-announcement-FAQ/td-p/167399 .

Best Regards,
Angelia

TomMartens
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No, you need a Pro license to automatically update your data.

 

What you are looking for is "Keep data up-to-date automatically, including on-premises data sources" you maybe want to have a closer look here

https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/



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