PBRS Power BI Reports Distribution

PBRS Power BI Reports Distribution

ChristianSteven Software
PDFCreator

PDFCreator

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PBRS (Power BI Report Scheduler) by ChristianSteven Software automates report scheduling, export, personalization and delivery across Power BI Service, Power BI Report Server, Power BI Paginated Reports and Microsoft SSRS. Designed for BI teams, IT departments and organizations with recurring reporting obligations, PBRS replaces repetitive exports and separately maintained delivery workflows with a centrally managed Windows application. Schedule reports hourly, daily, weekly or monthly, use custom business calendars, or trigger workflows from supported database, file, email and system events. Refresh Power BI datasets and wait for completion before generating and distributing reports. Use data-driven (Dynamic) scheduling and report bursting to produce different outputs for each customer, department, location or recipient. Database or JSON data can determine reports, filters, parameters, recipients, formats, filenames and delivery messages. Export reports and visual data to supported formats, including PDF, Excel and CSV. Create formatted or template-based Excel outputs, combine applicable outputs into multi-tab workbooks, and assemble multiple reports into one email, ZIP file or bookmarked PDF. Protect PDF outputs with passwords and encryption. Deliver reports to internal and external recipients through email, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, FTP, SFTP, network folders, Slack and printers. Recipients can receive exported files without needing Power BI access. Manage reporting operations with execution history, notifications, configured retries and blank-report handling. PBRS brings report generation, packaging and distribution into one workflow for organizations whose needs extend beyond straightforward subscriptions or individual Power Automate flows. Developers can use the PBRS REST API to manage supported schedules, trigger workflows and monitor execution, integrating report automation into business applications and customer portals. PBRS is installed in your Windows environment. It is suited to businesses that need controlled, repeatable report delivery across multiple recipients, formats and destinations.

About

PDFCreator automates document output for Windows-based business environments, handling the full creation pipeline from conversion to delivery. It converts print output from any application into PDF, JPG, PNG, or TIF using a virtual printer driver, with no changes to existing workflows required. Businesses use PDFCreator to automate repetitive document tasks: output is captured, formatted, named, secured, and routed based on configurable profiles. Use cases include automated report generation, batch document processing, and compliant document delivery in regulated industries. Key capabilities: encryption, password protection, digital signing, watermarking, MSI deployment, GPO support, and centralized profile management. Compatible with Word, Excel, web browsers, ERP systems, and any Windows print-enabled application. Available in a free edition for individual, non-commercial use and three paid editions for business, terminal server, and enterprise deployments.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Small, medium and large organizations

Audience

IT professionals, operations teams, and businesses of all sizes looking to automate document workflows and eliminate manual PDF creation.

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

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Pricing

$249.59 per month
All PBRS functionality for new customers using Power BI Pro. Includes one installation, up to 100 peak report outputs, unlimited server application users, unlimited API access, technical support and software updates. Billed annually at $2,995.08, equivalent to $249.59 per month. Eligibility and renewal terms apply.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

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PDFCreator is available in four editions to match your deployment needs.

PDFCreator Free covers core PDF creation for individual, non-commercial use only.

PDFCreator Professional is built for business workstations, adding COM interface, scripting, Group Policy support, License Server, and MSI deployment. Starting at EUR 29.75 per workstation per year, with volume discounts available.

PDFCreator Terminal Server supports unlimited users per server in Remote Desktop environments, with all Professional features optimized for centralized use. EUR 499.80 per server per year.

PDFCreator Server is designed for high-volume, centralized PDF creation and management, with multi-threading, centralized settings, CS-Script, and License Server support, and MSI package. EUR 1606.50 per server per year.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.5 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 4.1 / 5
design 4.3 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • PBRS works very well for our needs. The software makes it easy to automate the delivery of crucial BI reports and dashboards. It is also easy to set up and easy to use.

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • None. I found nothing useful in this product! I suggest you remove it from your site. It's a trap just a trap
  • I like that I can convert multiple files into one file so several pages can all be printed with one command. I publish a small newsletter that originates as a word document. Saving it as a PDF before printing (after all the rewrites and corrections have been made) prevents any errors from being made with erroneous keystrokes when printing. I once had several hundred copies print with an error before I started making the final proof available as a PDF.
  • Convenient, simple, excellent files.
  • Everything works great. I basically use it to store all my documents in PDF format especially documents that I don't want to be changed.
  • You must have it, all necessary PDF tools. There are shortcuts with the right mouse button, and many options to save the pdf file.
  • I can ensure that my papers in: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, jpg are received as it was sent, is an automated acknowledgment of receipt.
  • This program helps me in my volunteer capacities to send the occasional .PDF rather than WORD, because most folk can open a .PDF, but sometimes a WORD document will be distorted/corrupted when they try to print.
  • It is free, simple, easy to use and good quality output is obtained. It is helping a lot to all types of people who need pdf documents. Its a great app.
  • Been using it for a decade at work and home to keep copies of online documentation, receipts, anything I need a copy of and want to keep. It even names the file for you. You just point to the location.
  • Used for years. It works. Converts all my documents to PDF files in seconds. Like that I can name the file and file it where I choose.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

ChristianSteven Software
Founded: 2002
United States
go.christiansteven.com/power-bi-report-scheduler

Company Information

pdfforge
Founded: 2009
Germany
www.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator

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Categories

PBRS extends business intelligence workflows by automating how Power BI reports reach the people who need them. BI teams can distribute recipient-specific information to customers, departments and locations without repeatedly exporting files or maintaining separate delivery schedules. Use SQL or JSON data to determine each recipient’s reports, filters, parameters, formats and destinations. Coordinate dataset refresh with report generation, then deliver PDF documents, Excel workbooks, CSV files or assembled report packages. PBRS supports Power BI Service, Power BI Report Server, Power BI Paginated Reports and Microsoft SSRS. It runs in your Windows environment and delivers outputs through email, Teams, SharePoint, cloud storage and other supported channels. External recipients can receive exported files without Power BI access.

Reporting Supported

Automate the production and delivery of recurring reports with PBRS (Power BI Report Scheduler). Generate outputs from Power BI Service, Power BI Report Server, Power BI Paginated Reports and Microsoft SSRS. Create recipient-specific reports using data-driven (Dynamic) filters and parameters. Export PDF, Excel and CSV files where supported, apply Excel formatting or templates, and assemble multiple reports into one email, ZIP archive, bookmarked PDF or multi-tab workbook. Run reporting jobs on recurring schedules, custom calendars, supported business events or after dataset refresh completion. Distribute finished files through email, Teams, SharePoint, cloud storage, FTP, SFTP, network folders and other destinations. Installed in your Windows environment, PBRS provides PDF protection, blank-report handling, configurable retries, notifications and execution history for unattended reporting operations.

Categories

PDF Supported
PDF Compressors Supported
PDF Converters Supported
PDF Editors Supported
PDF Encryption Supported
PDF Merge Supported
PDF Printers Supported
PDF Redaction Supported
PDF Splitters Supported

Reporting Features

Customizable Dashboard Not Supported
Data Source Connectors Not Supported
Drag & Drop Not Supported
Drill Down Not Supported
Email Reports Supported
Financial Reports Not Supported
Forecasting Not Supported
Marketing Reports Not Supported
OLAP Not Supported
Report Export Supported
Sales Reports Not Supported
Scheduled / Automated Reports Supported

PDF Features

Annotations Not Supported
Convert to PDF Supported
Digital Signature Supported
Encryption Supported
Merge / Append Supported
PDF Reader Not Supported
Watermarking Supported

PDF Editors Features

Access Controls / Permissions Not Supported
Annotations Not Supported
Commenting / Notes Not Supported
Compare Side-by-Side Not Supported
Customizable Branding Supported
Delete Pages Not Supported
Electronic Signature Supported
Forms Management Not Supported
Full Text Search Not Supported
Merge / Append Supported
Offline Access Supported
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Not Supported
Rearrange Pages Supported
Rotate Pages Supported
Watermarking Supported

Integrations

Dropbox Supported
Google Docs Supported
Google Drive Supported
Google Sheets Supported
Microsoft Outlook Not Supported
Microsoft Power BI Supported
Microsoft SharePoint Supported
Power BI Embedded Supported
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Supported
Slack Supported
Thunderbird Not Supported

Integrations

Dropbox Supported
Google Docs Not Supported
Google Drive Not Supported
Google Sheets Not Supported
Microsoft Outlook Supported
Microsoft Power BI Not Supported
Microsoft SharePoint Not Supported
Power BI Embedded Not Supported
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Not Supported
Slack Not Supported
Thunderbird Supported