Tabular Editor provides specialized development tools for creating, managing, and optimizing tabular data models used in Microsoft Power BI, Analysis Services, and Fabric. The company offers both a free open-source version and a commercially licensed premium edition with advanced features for professional data modelers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Data professionals working with Microsoft's tabular modeling platforms often struggle with slow, inefficient development workflows when using native tools. Building and maintaining complex data models in Power BI and Analysis Services can be time-consuming, error-prone, and lacks the advanced automation and debugging capabilities needed for enterprise-scale projects.
Solution
Tabular Editor delivers a specialized development environment for tabular data modeling that significantly accelerates model creation and maintenance. The tool provides a comprehensive suite of features including a best-in-class DAX editor, performance optimization analyzers, and automation capabilities through a cross-platform command-line interface. The commercial Tabular Editor 3 builds on the open-source foundation with a modern, customizable UI, advanced DAX debugging tools, and enterprise-grade support, while maintaining full compatibility with the free version's file formats for seamless collaboration between users.
Target Audience
Primary users are Power BI developers, business intelligence professionals, and data modelers working with Microsoft's tabular platforms including Analysis Services, Power BI Premium, and Fabric. The tool also serves enterprise IT teams and BI consultants who need advanced modeling capabilities and automation for large-scale deployments.
Features
- Best Practice Analyzer that automatically identifies optimization opportunities and provides actionable recommendations for improving model performance
- VertiPaq Analyzer for deep-diving into column and table storage metrics to optimize memory usage and query performance
- Advanced DAX editor with IntelliSense, syntax highlighting, and code completion for faster formula authoring
- DAX debugger for step-by-step execution and variable inspection to resolve complex calculation issues
- Cross-platform command-line interface (CLI) enabling automation of tabular modeling workflows in CI/CD pipelines
- Semantic Bridge feature that connects Databricks and Power BI for seamless data integration
- Fully customizable, hi-dpi multi-monitor UI with folder-based file format support for version control integration
- 30-day fully functional trial of the Enterprise Edition with no credit card required