Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) vs Tricentis Data Integrity
Verdict: Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) scores 7.9/10 against 7.8/10 for Tricentis Data Integrity on our data score for power BI report testing tools.
Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) has a free plan; Tricentis Data Integrity does not.
Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) and Tricentis Data Integrity lead on 1 check each; 2 are even, out of 4 checks (yes/no, price and seats) where we have data for both.
Choose Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) for power BI developers enforcing report standards in Azure DevOps or GitHub pipelines. Choose Tricentis Data Integrity for enterprises already using Tricentis Tosca, especially for SAP and ERP migrations.
Scoreboard: 4 checks
| Check | Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) | Tricentis Data Integrity |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Leads | |
| Free trial | Leads | |
| Smaller seat minimum | Even | Even |
| Power BI | Even | Even |
| Total | 1 | 1 |
At a glance
| Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) | Tricentis Data Integrity | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.9/10 (#5) | 7.8/10 (#6) |
| Best for | Power BI developers enforcing report standards in Azure DevOps or GitHub pipelines | Enterprises already using Tricentis Tosca, especially for SAP and ERP migrations |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from (annual) | See vendor | See vendor |
| Paid from (monthly) | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Trial available on request (length not stated) |
| Minimum seats | 1 | 1 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Docker | Cloud (SaaS), Windows (Tosca Commander) |
Features
| Tool | Score | Power BI | Report data validated against source | Report regression testing | Report performance testing | CI/CD integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) | 7.9/10 | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tricentis Data Integrity | 7.8/10 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
- Only Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) confirms: CI/CD integration.
- Only Tricentis Data Integrity confirms: Report data validated against source, Report regression testing.
Pros and cons
Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector)
Pros- Free and open source (MIT license)
- Outputs Azure DevOps task commands or GitHub Actions annotations for pipeline gating
- Rules can include DAX query and T-SQL query conditions, not only layout checks
- Runs against local item folders or published Fabric workspaces
- Community project, not supported by Microsoft
- Does not read PBIX files; reports must be saved as PBIP / PBIR folders
- Rules are written as JSON, which takes time to learn; base rules focus on report visual quality
Tricentis Data Integrity
Pros- Pre-built connectors to SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake and Databricks
- Report testing for Power BI, Tableau and QlikView using Tosca model-based automation (per Tricentis' 2024 datasheet)
- Low-code test authoring and risk-based prioritization of tests
- Cloud-native delivery, so no test infrastructure to maintain
- No public pricing; pricing and demos by request only
- No self-serve trial listed for Data Integrity (demo request)
- CI/CD integration and alert channels are not described on the product page
Frequently asked questions
How do Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) and Tricentis Data Integrity compare on features and price?
Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) and Tricentis Data Integrity lead on 1 check each; 2 are even, out of 4 checks (yes/no, price and seats) where we have data for both.
Is Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) better than Tricentis Data Integrity?
Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) scores 7.9/10 against 7.8/10 for Tricentis Data Integrity on our data score for power BI report testing tools. Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) is best for power BI developers enforcing report standards in Azure DevOps or GitHub pipelines; Tricentis Data Integrity is best for enterprises already using Tricentis Tosca, especially for SAP and ERP migrations.
Which is cheaper, Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) or Tricentis Data Integrity?
Check each vendor's pricing page; one of them does not publish an entry price.
Do Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector) and Tricentis Data Integrity have free plans?
Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector): yes. Tricentis Data Integrity: no.
See the full Power BI Report Testing Tools ranking for other options.
Sources
- Fab Inspector (formerly PBI Inspector): official pricing page · Fab Inspector GitHub README · PBI Inspector (original) GitHub repository
- Tricentis Data Integrity: official pricing page · Tricentis Data Integrity product page · Tricentis Data Integrity data sheet (2024, PDF) · Tricentis demos & trials page · Tricentis company page · Tricentis data testing rules cheat sheet (PDF) · Tricentis Data Integrity documentation (Tosca 2026.1) · Tricentis docs: Data Integrity reconciliation testing · Tricentis docs: Text Files modules