Power BI for Mac users

Use Power BI Desktop without replacing your Mac.

Build reports, work with dashboards and complete analytics coursework in the Windows version of Power BI Desktop while keeping your Mac as your primary computer.

Power BI Desktop open inside Windows on a Mac

When Power BI on a Mac becomes necessary

Power BI in the browser can be useful for viewing and sharing, but classes and work projects often require Power BI Desktop. Windowly provides access to a Windows workspace where you can open the desktop application and work in its familiar interface.

This is useful for students building course projects, analysts preparing local reports and occasional users who do not want to purchase another computer for one Windows-only tool.

Dashboard projects

Create and edit Power BI Desktop reports for work or coursework.

Windows interface

Use the desktop application in the environment it was designed for.

No annual plan

Use Windowly monthly and cancel when the project is finished.

Three steps to Power BI Desktop

Start Windowly

Begin with the 3-day free trial and follow the setup guide.

Open Windows

Launch the Windows workspace from a compatible Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 14 or later.

Work in Power BI Desktop

Open Power BI, create your report and continue with your project.

Microsoft Windows and Power BI licences are not included. Microsoft Power BI and Power BI Desktop are Microsoft products. Windowly is independent and is not affiliated with Microsoft. Compatibility varies by hardware and workload.

Need Power BI Desktop on your Mac?

Try Windowly for three days, then continue for $9.99 USD per month if it meets your needs.

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