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Microsoft adds free Fabric app and database tools for Power BI Pro and Premium Per User customers
Power BI users can now build data‑centric apps on Microsoft Fabric at no extra cost, each with a 1 GB SQL database and built‑in security.
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Microsoft announced that anyone with a Power BI Pro or Power BI Premium Per User licence will automatically receive access to Fabric Apps and Fabric Database features. The offer includes a 1 GB Fabric SQL database per app, authentication and security, and works with the open‑source Rayfin SDK for building data‑driven applications. Microsoft says the apps can be moved into Power BI dashboards with little effort. The preview is expected to roll out in the coming weeks.
Why it matters
It lets millions of business users add custom data workflows to their Power BI environment without paying extra for backend services.
Sources & references
| # | Source | Outlet | Date | Key takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redmond to millions of Power BI users: You’re Fabric app devs now ↗ | The Register | Sep 29, 2026 | Software giant expands audience for agent coding of data apps by an order of magnitude |
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