Slow to load large, detailed TopoJSON files (~ > 1 MB). Only draws polygons and not points or linestrings. 
Only supports the TopoJSON format and not more popular or readily available formats like GeoJSON or Shapefiles. No labels on the map itself - you must hover over a shape and view the tooltip for details. No option for a background / basemap to provide geographic context for the shapes. Still in Preview (you must enable it in Power BI Desktop’s Options). Can use with any type of 2D shape, not necessarily geographical. Brings custom polygons to Power BI - the only map to easily do so. It displays polygon shapes on a blank background. The Shape Map for Power BI was released in July 2016. Not available for embedding or Publish to Web. No ability to add custom shapes unless they are first added to ArcGIS Online and shared publicly, then used as a Reference Layer in Power BI. Built-in infographics with data that updates as you move around the map. Option for clustering as you zoom in or out. Options for drivetime and distance radii. Various backgrounds / basemaps such as Dark, Light, OpenStreetMap, and Streets. Created and maintained by ESRI, a leader in GIS software. Since its introduction, there have been several improvements. There are several unique features such as drivetime radius and clustering that you currently cannot get with any other Power BI map. Its developer, ESRI, is a leader in geospatial software and spatial data with its ArcGIS family of products. There are also four custom visuals available to import alongside two “develop your own” options.ĪrcGIS Maps for Power BI was released in Preview back in September 2016. With the introduction of the ArcGIS Map and Shape Map, there are now four native maps that you can access directly in Power BI Desktop without having to import them. Alternatives like that can sometimes work, but distortion often comes into play, or it requires a large number of points to make the geography recognizable. Like last year, I have intentionally left out methods such as plotting latitude and longitude on a scatterplot with or without an image background, or using SandDance. With the introduction of numerous mapping changes in Power BI since then, I felt it best to provide an update as of June 2017.Īs I mentioned in last year’s post, each mapping method could have advantages in different circumstances. The following list is not a ranking, but I have included the newer maps toward the top. Last year, I wrote a post entitled 5 Ways to Create Maps in Microsoft Power BI. 
Get the free Exploring Maps in Microsoft Power BI whitepaper from BlueGranite, and view the companion webinar: There are now many more than 10 ways to create maps in Power BI.
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