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Description

Power Automate from Microsoft helps organizations automate their business processes by connecting apps and services with customizable workflows. This no-code solution allows users to automate tasks like data synchronization, approval processes, and form submissions. The platform also leverages AI for more advanced automation, including processing documents and generating content. With support for robotic process automation (RPA) and cloud-based integrations, Power Automate enables seamless automation of both manual tasks and cloud operations, reducing operational costs and improving efficiency across industries.

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PBRS brings automated report production and distribution to organizations using Microsoft Power BI and SSRS. Developed by ChristianSteven Software, it runs in your Windows environment and coordinates reporting tasks that would otherwise involve manual exports or multiple automation flows. Build workflows for Power BI Service, Power BI Report Server, Power BI Paginated Reports and Microsoft SSRS. Launch them at regular intervals, on custom calendars, after a dataset refresh completes, or in response to supported database, file, email and system events. For personalized (Dynamic) reporting, PBRS reads SQL or JSON instructions to apply each recipient's filters, parameters, output format and delivery details. Report bursting allows a shared report to become separate outputs for customers, branches, departments or individual users. Produce PDF documents, Excel workbooks and CSV files where supported. Use Excel templates and formatting, merge suitable exports into workbook tabs, or collect several reports into a single email, ZIP archive or bookmarked PDF. Passwords and encryption help protect PDF documents. Route finished files to email addresses, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, FTP or SFTP servers, network folders, Slack and printers. Deliver exported documents to external audiences without requiring them to access Power BI. Execution records, notifications, retry settings and blank-report handling support unattended operation. A REST API lets developers connect supported scheduling and execution functions to their own applications. PBRS suits reporting operations that need consistent output, recipient-specific content and coordinated delivery across multiple reporting sources.

API Access

Has API Yes

API Access

Has API No

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Integrations

Dropbox Yes

Google Drive Yes

Microsoft SharePoint Yes

AgilePoint NX Yes

AlisQI Yes

DataScope Yes

EasyEXP365 Yes

ExactDocs Yes

Jotform Yes

Microsoft 365 GCC High Yes

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Dropbox Yes

Google Drive Yes

Microsoft SharePoint Yes

AgilePoint NX No

AlisQI No

DataScope No

EasyEXP365 No

ExactDocs No

Jotform No

Microsoft 365 GCC High No

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Pricing Details

$15/user/month

Choose between subscription or pay-as-you-go plans. Subscription licensing offers predictable licensing by user or flow, while pay-as-you-go offers flexible pricing when a flow runs.

Free Trial Yes

Free Version No

Pricing Details

$249.59 per month

All PBRS functionality for new customers using Power BI Pro. Includes one installation, up to 100 peak report outputs, unlimited server application users, unlimited API access, technical support and software updates. Billed annually at $2,995.08, equivalent to $249.59 per month. Eligibility and renewal terms apply.

Free Trial Yes

Free Version No

Deployment

Web-Based Yes

On-Premises Yes

iPhone App Yes

iPad App Yes

Android App Yes

Windows Yes

Mac No

Linux No

Chromebook No

Deployment

Web-Based No

On-Premises Yes

iPhone App No

iPad App No

Android App No

Windows Yes

Mac No

Linux No

Chromebook No

Customer Support

Business Hours No

Live Rep (24/7) Yes

Online Support Yes

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes

Live Rep (24/7) No

Online Support Yes

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes

Webinars No

Live Training (Online) Yes

In Person No

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes

Webinars Yes

Live Training (Online) No

In Person No

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

www.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/products/power-automate/

Vendor Details

Company Name

ChristianSteven Software

Founded

2002

Country

United States

Website

go.christiansteven.com/power-bi-report-scheduler

Product Features

Agentic Process Automation

AI Automation

Business Process Automation

Cognitive Automation

Process Mining

Task Automation

Workflow Management

Access Controls/Permissions Yes

Approval Process Control Yes

Business Process Automation Yes

Calendar Management No

Compliance Tracking No

Configurable Workflow Yes

Customizable Dashboard Yes

Document Management No

Forms Management No

Graphical Workflow Editor No

Mobile Access Yes

No-Code Yes

Task Management No

Third Party Integrations Yes

Workflow Configuration No

Product Features

Business Intelligence

PBRS enhances business intelligence processes by streamlining the distribution of Power BI reports to the appropriate users. Business intelligence teams can send tailored information to clients, departments, and locations without the hassle of repeated file exports or managing multiple delivery schedules. Utilize SQL or JSON data to customize reports, filters, parameters, formats, and delivery points for each recipient. Synchronize dataset updates with report creation, and then distribute files in formats like PDF, Excel, CSV, or comprehensive report bundles. PBRS is compatible with Power BI Service, Power BI Report Server, Power BI Paginated Reports, and Microsoft SSRS. It operates within your Windows environment and delivers outputs via email, Teams, SharePoint, cloud storage, and various other supported methods. External users can receive exported files even if they do not have access to Power BI.

Ad Hoc Reports No

Benchmarking No

Budgeting & Forecasting No

Dashboard No

Data Analysis No

Key Performance Indicators No

Natural Language Generation (NLG) No

Performance Metrics No

Predictive Analytics No

Profitability Analysis No

Strategic Planning No

Trend / Problem Indicators No

Visual Analytics No

Reporting

Streamline the generation and distribution of regular reports with PBRS (Power BI Report Scheduler). This tool allows you to create reports from various sources, including Power BI Service, Power BI Report Server, Power BI Paginated Reports, and Microsoft SSRS. Customize reports for individual recipients using dynamic filters and parameters based on the data. You can export outputs in formats such as PDF, Excel, and CSV, apply specific Excel styles or templates, and combine multiple reports into a single email, ZIP file, bookmarked PDF, or multi-tab workbook. Schedule reporting jobs to run at regular intervals, on personalized calendars, during designated business events, or following the completion of dataset updates. You can easily distribute the generated files via email, Teams, SharePoint, cloud storage, FTP, SFTP, network folders, and other platforms. PBRS, which runs within your Windows environment, offers features like PDF security, management of blank reports, customizable retry options, notifications, and a record of execution history to facilitate seamless unattended reporting tasks.

Customizable Dashboard No

Data Source Connectors No

Drag & Drop No

Drill Down No

Email Reports Yes

Financial Reports No

Forecasting No

Marketing Reports No

OLAP No

Report Export Yes

Sales Reports No

Scheduled / Automated Reports Yes