: While still requiring installation, the version from the Microsoft Store updates automatically in the background, making it lower-maintenance than the manual installer. Key Features and Limitations Feature Power BI Desktop (Installed) Power BI Service (Web/Portable) Data Modeling Full capabilities (DAX, Power Query) Limited modeling/editing Accessibility Requires Windows 10/11 Any device with a browser Offline Work Supported for report creation Requires internet connection Cost Free to download and use Free to view; Pro/Premium for sharing