Roadmap › SSRS — SQL Server Reporting Services › Module: Server Features and Administration
Lessons in this course (10)
10. SSRS vs Power BI vs Power BI Report Server
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| SSRS / paginated | Power BI (interactive) | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Pixel-perfect, printable, operational, many pages | Interactive analysis, dashboards, self-service |
| Authoring | Report Builder / Visual Studio (RDL) | Power BI Desktop (PBIX) |
| Data | Live queries per run | Import (VertiPaq), DirectQuery, Direct Lake |
| Exports | PDF, Excel, Word, CSV, print-ready | Limited pagination |
| Hosting | SSRS server, Power BI Report Server, Power BI Service (paginated) | Power BI Service, Power BI Report Server |
Microsoft's direction: Power BI Report Server for on-prem (hosts RDL + PBIX), Power BI Service/Fabric in the cloud.