Alexander Ruin

AI Systems Design Consultant

Alexander Ruin — systems design consultant. I help design architecture, assess risks, and establish transparent processes — from technology selection to support. AI executors handle routine tasks. Areas: automation, integrations, AI products.

Report Creation Software 2026: Power BI Alternatives for Business

Power BI stopped selling licenses in Russia — thousands of companies need report creation software that works without restrictions. In 2026, the market offers open-source solutions, local platforms, and AI dashboard builders.

Key Facts

  • Power BI unavailable in Russia since 2022, licenses expiring
  • DataLens is free but requires SQL and Yandex Cloud
  • Metabase and Superset are free but need DevOps setup
  • SimpleDashboard creates dashboards in 5 minutes via AI chat

Report Software Comparison

Parameter Power BI DataLens Metabase Superset SimpleDashboard
Available No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cost Unavailable Free Free Free $50/mo
Setup — 1-3h + SQL 4-8h DevOps 4-8h DevOps 5 min
Developer DAX SQL Docker Python Not needed
AI Unavailable No No No Yes

DataLens is free on Yandex Cloud but needs an analyst with SQL. Metabase is intuitive open-source but requires a server and Docker. Superset is powerful (50+ charts) but has complex setup. SimpleDashboard uses AI to build dashboards from plain-language descriptions in minutes — no SQL or DevOps needed.

How to Create a Report in 3 Steps

Step 1. Send a file to the Telegram bot: CSV, Excel, or a Google Sheets link.

Step 2. Describe in chat: "Sales dashboard: revenue by month, average check, top 5 products."

Step 3. In 1-3 minutes get a dashboard with charts, KPIs, and filters. Export to PDF or set up scheduled delivery.

See Also

FAQ

Can I migrate from Power BI? Export data to CSV/Excel and upload to SimpleDashboard — the AI recreates visualizations in 5-10 minutes.

Which software suits small business? No IT department — SimpleDashboard. Have an SQL analyst — DataLens. Have DevOps — Metabase or Superset.

Two payment options: - $50/mo — subscription with auto-refresh and PDF delivery - $300 — one-time payment, one year access

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Learn more — SimpleDashboard — AI Business Dashboard Builder.

SimpleDashboard Team. Updated: 2026-02-22.

Sources: - Microsoft Power BI Alternatives — soware.ru - Russian BI Systems Review — denvic.tech - Best BI Systems 2026 — kp.ru - Russian Power BI Alternatives — vc.ru

About the service "AI-powered business dashboard builder"

A platform for creating analytical dashboards via AI chat. Upload CSV/Excel or connect an API, describe the metrics you need — get a ready-made dashboard with charts, KPIs, and filters. No coding required, in minutes.

Key Benefits:

  • No need for a programmer or BI analyst.
  • Dashboard ready in minutes, not weeks
  • AI itself suggests suitable visualizations
  • The data remains on your server
  • Integration with any sources via API
  • Automatic report update and distribution

Target Audience:

Leaders of small and medium-sized businesses Marketers and analysts Sales department managers Chief Financial Officers Product managers of startups

Use Cases:

💡 Sales Dashboard with Funnel and KPIs
💡 Marketing Analytics (Traffic, Conversions, ROI)
💡 Financial Dashboard (Revenue, Expenses, Forecasts)
💡 Operations Monitoring (orders, warehouse, logistics)
💡 CRM Analytics (leads, deals, pipeline)
💡 Management Reports for Executives