Understanding Power BI Licensing for Embedding Reports in React/Node JS Applications

[D_Khandelwal]

Hello All,

I have created some Power BI reports under a Pro license. I want to embed these reports in a web application developed using React/Node JS. Which license should I use? Also, if I opt for Power BI Embedded capacity, will free users who interact with the application be able to view these embedded reports?

I have gone through many documents where it is mentioned that one Pro license and one Embedded capacity are sufficient for my scenario. However, in a few documents, it is mentioned that a Premium capacity is required. There is a significant difference in the prices of these options.

Can somebody please help me with this?

Thanks in advance,
Dinky

[v-yohua-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi, @D_Khandelwal 

You can use Power BI Embedded, which is designed for developers who want to embed visuals into their applications. Power BI Embedded works on a capacity-based model, which means you purchase dedicated capacity for your application. This option doesn't require the viewer of the report to have any Power BI licenses. As long as you have the ability to support the use of the application, any number of users can view the embedded report without having to use a Power BI license themselves. This is often the most cost-effective way to embed Power BI content for large external audiences. For more details about Power BI Embedded, see:

Embed a report in a secure portal or website - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Premium capacity provides a broader feature set beyond embedding, including performance benefits and larger data volumes. Similar to Power BI Embedded, if your reports are stored in a Premium capacity workspace, users don't need a Pro license to view them. However, at least one of the users who create and publish the report must have a Pro license. If your organization also needs the advanced features that come with it for internal use, not just embedding, then Premium may be a better fit. For more information about Power BI Premium, see:

What is Power BI Premium? - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

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[D_Khandelwal]

Hello @v-yohua-msft ,

Thank you for the quick response; it was very helpful.

My non-licensed users only want to view the embedded report within the application. We are embedding reports along with some query string parameters to filter the reports based on the logged-in users. The end user wants to see only their specific data and use the filters within the report for further filtering.

Regards,
Dinky