Solved: Re: Can power bi desktop be downloaded and used by...

RashmitaR · ‎01-22-2017

Can power bi desktop be downloaded and used by commercial organizations ? . If yes then do we need any license ? .Where can I get the license from ?.

Can some one please help me witha link where microsoft states the same .

MattAllington · ‎01-23-2017

Anyone can download and use Power BI Desktop for free (including commercial organisations). Yes you need a licence (all software has a licence) but there is no charge. When you install it, you agree to the licence.

when you install it, read the licence then.

* Matt is an 8 times Microsoft MVP (Power BI) and author of the Power BI Book Supercharge Power BI.
I will not give you bad advice, even if you unknowingly ask for it.

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MattAllington · ‎01-23-2017

Anyone can download and use Power BI Desktop for free (including commercial organisations). Yes you need a licence (all software has a licence) but there is no charge. When you install it, you agree to the licence.

when you install it, read the licence then.

* Matt is an 8 times Microsoft MVP (Power BI) and author of the Power BI Book Supercharge Power BI.
I will not give you bad advice, even if you unknowingly ask for it.

danm · ‎11-30-2017

Hi Matt, There is limit of how many Power BI desktop can be in one organization ? We have license for Power BI Server.

Thank you

MattAllington · ‎11-30-2017

Power BI Desktop is free for everyone - no limits

* Matt is an 8 times Microsoft MVP (Power BI) and author of the Power BI Book Supercharge Power BI.
I will not give you bad advice, even if you unknowingly ask for it.