Comparison

Excel vs Power BI

YouTube tutorial ecosystem comparison based on 4,744 channels

Data updated: June 17, 2026

Metric Excel Power BI
Channels 213 115
Total Subscribers 28.4M 13.2M
Avg Engagement 2.66% 2.89%
Avg Views/Video 10.7K 8.5K
Active Channels 109 54
Overlap 41 channels teach both

Top Excel Channels

#1 Kevin Stratvert 4.3M #2 Leila Gharani 3.0M #3 Learn More 2.3M View all 213 Excel channels

Top Power BI Channels

#1 Leila Gharani 3.0M #2 excelisfun 1.3M #3 How to Power BI 881.0K View all 115 Power BI channels

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I learn Excel or Power BI?

Both have strong YouTube tutorial ecosystems. Excel has 213 channels (28.4M total subscribers) while Power BI has 115 channels (13.2M 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, 41 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 (213 vs 115). In terms of total subscriber reach, Excel leads with 28.4M subscribers.

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