Edit data models in natural language
You can ask Copilot for suggestions for your semantic model and, with sufficient write permissions, have targeted model changes performed through natural language.
Microsoft: Copilot and semantic models
Editorial selectionPower BI Copilot
Power BI Copilot: Microsoft BI workflows with DAX assistance, report creation and natural language. In practice, its value centers on DAX assistance, report creation and Microsoft BI integration.
GDPR: yesMCP: yesFree plan: no
Editorial review: Aug 28, 2026
Facts checked: Oct 18, 2026
Translated: Oct 18, 2026
SME score87/100
Practical value, usability and value for money, equally weighted.
- Practical value
- 88/100
- Usability
- 86/100
- Value for money
- 89/100
Best suited for
Power BI Copilot is particularly suitable for a workflow built around DAX assistance: collect source material, consolidate it through report creation and turn the result into a usable asset through Microsoft BI integration.
The reason to choose Power BI Copilot is its specific combination of DAX assistance, report creation and Microsoft BI integration; this combination distinguishes it within the 'Data Analysis & Business' category from purely all-purpose or specialized solutions.
Limitations
If the data model, permissions and metrics in Power BI are not clean, Copilot amplifies existing BI problems.
Strengths
Copilot summaries and narratives
Copilot can summarize report content in words so recipients can understand changes faster and then return specifically to the underlying metrics in the report.
Microsoft: Copilot in Power BIFabric Apps on semantic models
In the Fabric Apps preview, an application can access an existing semantic model to present its metrics in a custom-designed user interface.
Microsoft: Power BI data in Fabric AppsUse cases
Typical outputs with Power BI Copilot: DAX assistance, report creation, Microsoft BI integration; for SMEs, also a short briefing, a checklist and a next action for the responsible team.
Using it in your business
Language
DE ✅EN ✅Details ↓
Facts checked: Oct 18, 2026
MCP
yesDetails ↓
GDPR
yesDetails ↓
Microsoft DPA, processing in the capacity region including the EU, no training on customer data. DPA: yes · EU hosting: yes · Headquarters: USA · Source
Facts checked: Sep 30, 2026
Pricing
262.8 USDDetails ↓
Free plan: no
No free access, from 262,80 USD/month (Fabric capacity F2, East US). Copilot requires paid Fabric capacity from F2 or Premium P1; a Pro license (14 USD per user) alone is insufficient. Source
No free access
Facts checked: Sep 30, 2026
A practical first project
Build a management report from an existing Power BI dataset: explain metrics, test DAX ideas and create an executive page.
Analyze this table for DAX assistance; show anomalies, possible causes, charts and three specific management decisions.
Two ideas for your working day
Clarify capacity before the pilot
You can avoid an unnecessary false start like this: ask your administration team to check for Copilot-capable capacity and the required tenant settings. For standalone Copilot, Microsoft describes an FCC or a suitable workspace, for example from F2. Only then is a joint reporting pilot worthwhile.
Microsoft Learn: Copilot for Power BIRequest a specific sales summary
Here is how to discuss a report more effectively: ask Copilot for the key changes in the selected sales period and explicitly name the region, product group and comparison period. Check the statements against visible metrics. A well-prepared report provides a clearer basis than an open question without context.
Microsoft Learn: Copilot for Power BI
Sources: Oct 18, 2026
What other sources report
Sabancı Holding uses Copilot in Microsoft Fabric together with Power BI to accelerate data collection, analysis and visualization; integration into its existing Microsoft environment was crucial.
Metin DemirelMicrosoft Customer Story · May 1, 2025
Microsoft's BI chief Amir Netz emphasizes to ITPro that AI can answer reliably from company data only with clean semantics and institutional context.
Amir NetzITPro · Apr 1, 2026
If data quality and definitions are shaky, Copilot quickly produces plausible-looking but incorrect results and ultimately costs you more time checking them.
Andreas LorenzDatenpioniere: Copilot in Power BI · Apr 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is Power BI Copilot useful for?
Power BI Copilot is particularly suitable for a workflow built around DAX assistance: collect source material, consolidate it through report creation and turn the result into a usable asset through Microsoft BI integration.
When is Power BI Copilot less suitable?
If the data model, permissions and metrics in Power BI are not clean, Copilot amplifies existing BI problems.
What features does Power BI Copilot offer?
Edit data models using natural language; Copilot summaries and narratives; Fabric Apps on semantic models
How do I get started effectively with Power BI Copilot?
Build a management report from an existing Power BI dataset: explain metrics, test DAX ideas and create an executive page.
How much does Power BI Copilot cost?
Paid · from 262,80 USD/month (Fabric capacity F2, East US). See the pricing section on this page for pricing details and the documented information date.