Microsoft offers only two official installation methods for Power BI Desktop : a (which updates automatically) and a standalone .msi installer (which requires manual updates). Neither is a true "plug-and-play" portable app.
Consultants who visit factories, banks, or hospitals where they are given a bare-metal PC but cannot install any software locally. Power Bi Portable Version
While Microsoft does not offer an official "portable" installation (like a single Microsoft offers only two official installation methods for
: It is available in both 64-bit ( PBIDesktopSetup_x64.exe ) and 32-bit versions. 3. Power BI Mobile App Power Bi Portable Version
Tableau offers a true portable version for Tableau Public. Download TableauPublicPortable.exe – works from USB without install. Limited to public data.