Comparison

Excel vs Power BI

YouTube tutorial ecosystem comparison based on 3,575 channels

Data updated: March 19, 2026

Metric Excel Power BI
Channels 175 101
Total Subscribers 21.9M 12.4M
Avg Engagement 2.55% 2.97%
Avg Views/Video 9.9K 5.9K
Active Channels 84 57
Overlap 37 channels teach both

Top Excel Channels

#1 Leila Gharani 3.0M #2 Learn More 2.3M #3 excelisfun 1.3M View all 175 Excel channels

Top Power BI Channels

#1 Leila Gharani 3.0M #2 excelisfun 1.3M #3 MyOnlineTrainingHub 847.0K View all 101 Power BI channels

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I learn Excel or Power BI?

Both have strong YouTube tutorial ecosystems. Excel has 175 channels (21.9M total subscribers) while Power BI has 101 channels (12.4M total subscribers). Power BI tutorials have higher average engagement, suggesting more interactive learning communities. The best choice depends on your goals — explore both at /tutorials/excel/ and /tutorials/power-bi/.

Are there YouTube channels that teach both Excel and Power BI?

Yes, 37 channels teach both Excel and Power BI, including Fahad Hussain, Data Tutorials, Chandoo. These full-stack educators can help you learn how the technologies work together.

Which has more YouTube tutorials, Excel or Power BI?

Excel has more dedicated YouTube channels (175 vs 101). In terms of total subscriber reach, Excel leads with 21.9M subscribers.

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