Ilka + Power BI
Power BI for analysis, Ilka for packaged spreadsheet delivery.
Best for teams that already use Power BI but still distribute Excel packs
Side-by-side
| Job | Power BI | Ilka |
|---|---|---|
| Explore and govern metrics | Yes — keep it | No |
| Monthly board pack as .xlsx | Manual export | Scheduled generate + deliver |
| Consistent tabs across cycles | Depends on the export | Locked in the recipe |
| Recipients without a BI license | Publish/share settings | Email, Drive, or portal link |
Pick the other tool when
Keep Power BI as the analytics layer.
Pick Ilka when
Use Ilka so the Excel deliverable is not a monthly export-and-reformat chore.
Suggested split
Keep exploration and centralized metrics in BI. Use Ilka to generate stakeholder-friendly workbook packs from selected data slices.
Operational benefit
You reduce manual export and repackaging work while preserving governance in the analytics layer.
- Fewer hand-edited monthly files
- Cleaner board/client packs
- Shared cadence across teams
Frequently asked
Can Ilka work alongside Power BI?
Yes. Many teams keep BI for exploration and use Ilka to produce scheduled Excel deliverables from exported or connected data slices — reducing manual repackaging work.
Why not export from Power BI to Excel manually?
Manual exports break formatting consistency and consume analyst time every cycle. Ilka locks the workbook once, copies the figures from the source, and delivers it on schedule.
Does Ilka replace Power BI in this setup?
No. Power BI stays the analytics layer. Ilka is the last-mile Excel pack your board or clients still expect in the inbox.