Coupler.io Blog

How to Connect HubSpot to Power BI: A Step-by-Step Guide

HubSpot to PowerBI

Getting data from HubSpot to Power BI used to rely on CSV export, manual refresh, and no way to blend CRM data with ad spend or web analytics. With Coupler.io, you can connect HubSpot to Power BI and automate data exports on a schedule. Check out the setup flow below and explore alternative methods to get the job done.

Connect Power BI to HubSpot using Coupler.io

Coupler.io is a data integration platform that provides a HubSpot data connector for spreadsheets, BI tools, data warehouses, and AI assistants. You can set up an automated HubSpot to Power BI connection that refreshes on a schedule in a few minutes.

Click on Proceed in the form below, where we’ve preselected HubSpot as a source and Power BI as a destination. You’ll be offered to create a Coupler.io account for free.

Then complete three simple steps

Step 1: Collect your HubSpot data

Connect your HubSpot account, then select the needed Data entity — Deals, Contacts, Companies, Products, Line Items, Tickets, or any of 20+ other options. For example, if you want to build a deal conversion report in Power BI, leave the preselected Deals entity.

Optionally, refine what you collect:

Before moving forward, you can add more sources to the same data flow. This is where Coupler.io goes beyond a simple connector. Add another HubSpot entity (like contacts alongside deals), or bring in data from Google Ads, Facebook Ads, GA4, or any of 400+ other sources to build a cross-platform Power BI report.

Step 2: Transform and organize data

Preview your data and adjust it before loading into Power BI. This step is optional, yet Coupler.io allows you to:

The opportunity to preview and manage your data at this step is very useful for the HubSpot analytics process.

If you’d rather skip manual transformation, Coupler.io offers pre-built data set templates for HubSpot analytics. They have data already structured, joined, and organized for any data destination, including Power BI. For example, the “HubSpot Deals with Contacts and Companies” template delivers a ready-made pipeline view.

Step 3: Load data to Power BI and schedule refresh

Follow the in-app instructions to load your data to Power BI. In short, you’ll need to generate an integration URL and insert it into the Power BI desktop.

Power BI will establish a connection with Coupler.io, and your HubSpot data will be loaded into the Power Query Editor.

When you have your data flow from HubSpot to Power BI ready, Coupler.io allows you to automate data refresh. To do this, go back to Coupler.io, toggle the Automatic data refresh button, and set a time interval as to when you would like your data import to run automatically. This ensures you always work with the most up-to-date data in Power BI.

Your data connection between HubSpot and Power BI is all set now!

Coupler.io supports many destinations to fit different use cases. For instance, you can connect HubSpot to BigQuery for scalable data warehousing, or connect HubSpot to ChatGPT for conversational data analysis.

What data can you export from HubSpot to Power BI?

The following HubSpot data types are available through Coupler.io [click to expand]:

Get analysis-ready HubSpot reports for Power BI in a few clicks

Instead of building Power BI reports from scratch, start with pre-built data set templates from Coupler.io. These templates come with HubSpot data already structured and combined — ready to load into Power BI and visualize.

Examples from the available templates:

To use a template, create a new data flow in Coupler.io and select Start with template, then search for “HubSpot.”

Blend HubSpot data with other sources in Power BI

One of the biggest advantages of using Coupler.io for HubSpot-to-Power BI is the ability to combine CRM data with information from other platforms in the same data flow. Before it even reaches Power BI.

Here’s how teams are using this:

These reflect actual data flows Coupler.io users have built. You can add any combination of 400+ sources to a single data flow.

Connect HubSpot to Power BI with Coupler.io

Get started for free

Streamline your HubSpot reporting with a ready-made Power BI dashboard

The HubSpot CRM dashboard for Power BI consolidates your sales pipeline data to track performance, analyze deal progress, and identify growth opportunities. Instead of building reports from scratch, this template provides immediate visibility into won, lost, and unclosed deals, helping you refine strategies and maximize revenue potential.

Key insights available with this dashboard:

How to use this dashboard

The HubSpot dashboard is equipped with the Coupler.io connector to automate data loading from HubSpot to Power BI. Simply connect your HubSpot account through Coupler.io, configure your data refresh schedule, and the dashboard will automatically update with your latest sales pipeline data. This eliminates manual data exports and ensures your reports always reflect current performance. You can also use this dashboard as a template in Looker Studio.

Coupler.io provides HubSpot dashboards in other BI platforms as well, so check them out!

Other options to export data from HubSpot to Power BI?

Coupler.io is the most flexible option for connecting HubSpot to Power BI, but alternatives exist depending on your needs. Here’s an overview, followed by detailed steps for each.

Can you connect HubSpot to Power BI using the API?

Recently, HubSpot has sunsetted API keys on grounds of security. It’s believed that Private Apps are more secure rather than API keys. Hence, the latest HubSpot rollout will not allow you to integrate HubSpot to Power BI using the HubSpot API key. 

However, as we’ve already discussed, other ways to connect Power BI to HubSpot, another way is to use certified apps by HubSpot. Datawarehouse.io is a middleware solution that allows users to integrate HubSpot databases into other BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Looker Studio, and many more.

Connect HubSpot to Power BI using Datawarehouse.io

For this integration, you’ll need to first create an account with Datawarehouse.io. Let’s have a look at the steps to do this below:

Note: It may take up to 24 hours to start using the connector.

And now, let’s look at the steps to import data from HubSpot to Power BI using Datawarehouse.io:

Let’s have a look at some of the pros and cons of using Datawarehouse.io now. One of the biggest pros it’s certified by HubSpot, and pretty easy to set up, too. It provides a 14-day free trial period, but you need to provide your card details for this. It’s a no-code method; however, there’s no built-in functionality to transform your data before loading. And they offer some free templates to use upon request.

How to move data from HubSpot to Power BI manually

This method does not allow you to connect HubSpot to Power BI but you can move data using it. First, you’ll need to export data from HubSpot in a CSV file. We described how you can do this in our HubSpot export guide. Then follow these steps:

After loading the data, you should be able to see it in the Power Query Editor.

The downside of the native method is that it can be repetitive when you need to import multiple HubSpot data entities. And since you need to process a lot of data many times, this method isn’t scalable enough. 

On the contrary, the good side is that when you need to review data, this method can prove to be helpful.

What can you do with HubSpot and Power BI integration?

Now, let’s see what makes this integration worthy. Among the numerous advantages that you can leverage with just one powerful integration, we have listed a few use cases here if you need any inspiration:

Benefits of HubSpot Power BI integration

HubSpot Power BI integration can make your everyday business hours easy-going. Once integrated and automated, you can focus on innovation, creativity, and inventing data-driven solutions. Some of the most common benefits across all industries are:

Business intelligence: By combing through HubSpot data, Microsoft Power BI reports and dashboards allow you to gain insights on business processes that you can repurpose later.

Customized reports and dashboards: A not-so-unique but fundamental benefit when it comes to data analysis. Customized reports and dashboards give users the ability to visualize complex HubSpot data by simplifying it. This, in turn, helps in focusing on identifying and implementing advanced approaches for business improvement.

Share and collaborate: Easily share your reports and dashboards, including visualized and transformed data, with your peers, clients, and stakeholders. This is a constructive way to seek feedback, solutions, and ideas from them, which can further help identify and eliminate bottlenecks.

The best fit: which HubSpot Power BI integration should you choose?

There’s no right answer to this, as the choice you make will ultimately depend on your business needs. When choosing a Power BI connector, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons, especially your requirements. Since every option offers different features, the decision really depends on what features are most valuable to your business.

Finally, realize the power of integration to have insightful data-driven reports and dashboards, deeper analysis leading to powerful solutions, and a lot more. This is just the tip of the iceberg. HubSpot Power BI integration can prove to be useful for everybody, from data analysts to salespeople across all industries.

All you have to do is make a choice about which option you would pick to connect HubSpot to Power BI. So, choose wisely, and happy integration!

Automate data export with Coupler.io

Get started for free
Exit mobile version