Introduction
Power BI has three main parts: Desktop, Service, and Mobile. Each part helps you work with data in different ways. Desktop is for creating reports, Service is for sharing and collaborating online, and Mobile is for viewing reports on the go.
When you want to build detailed reports and data models on your computer, use Power BI Desktop.
When you need to share reports with your team or access them from anywhere, use Power BI Service.
When you want to check your reports quickly on your phone or tablet, use Power BI Mobile.
When you want to schedule data refreshes and manage permissions, use Power BI Service.
When you want to explore data interactively and create visuals, use Power BI Desktop.