Comparison
VizForge vs OKVIZ Synoptic Panel
An honest 2026 comparison. Includes the dimensions where OKVIZ Synoptic Panel is the better choice.
OKVIZ's Synoptic Panel is the visual most Power BI users reach for when they need to map data onto a custom image — a floor plan, a factory layout, a human-body diagram, a country outline, a stadium, a circuit board. You draw areas over the image (historically via OKVIZ's online Synoptic Designer, which exports an SVG map), bind each area to a data point, and color or fill it by a measure. It is, for practical purposes, the de-facto tool for this job, with a very large install base built up over years on AppSource and a well-understood image-area upload workflow that a huge community has learned.
The Synoptic Panel story changed recently. OKVIZ rewrote the visual from scratch (v2) on the modern Power BI visual APIs, and the original v1 has been deprecated — OKVIZ has announced that v1 will stop functioning on April 10, 2026. v2 introduces a free tier limited to 15 data points and one local map per visual, with a paid commercial license unlocking larger datasets and additional features; a Microsoft-certified "Lite" build is also available. Maps built in v1 can generally be reused in v2 but typically need reconfiguration and re-import.
VizForge takes a different route to the same outcome. Our Synoptic Studio AI-generates a standalone synoptic-panel .pbiviz from a plain-English description of your image and the regions you want to bind — and you receive the full TypeScript source, so the visual is yours to keep and extend, with no per-data-point cap and no dependency on a third party's release schedule. If OKVIZ's mature designer and community fit your needs, it remains an excellent choice; if you want an owned, uncapped, tailored synoptic visual, VizForge generates one on demand.
OKVIZ Synoptic Panel pricing model
Freemium. Synoptic Panel v2 has a free tier capped at 15 data points and one local map per visual; a paid commercial license unlocks larger datasets and advanced features. A Microsoft-certified 'Lite' build is free. The original v1 was free but is now deprecated. OKVIZ does not publish per-seat rates the way suite vendors do, so we don't quote a figure here rather than invent one.
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Side-by-side comparison
| Dimension | OKVIZ Synoptic Panel | VizForge |
|---|---|---|
| Core strength | Mapping data onto custom images via uploaded SVG areas | AI-generated synoptic .pbiviz tailored to your image and regions |
| Pricing model | Freemium — free up to 15 data points, paid license for more | One-time credits per generated visual; no per-data-point cap |
| Free-tier limits | Free v2 capped at 15 data points and one local map per visual | No data-point cap — the generated .pbiviz is a full custom visual |
| Source code ownership | Closed; you use the packaged visual | Full TypeScript source included with every generation |
| Area / region authoring | Mature Synoptic Designer for drawing SVG areas over an image | Describe regions in the prompt; source is editable for fine-tuning |
| Longevity / version risk | v1 deprecated (announced end date Apr 10, 2026); v2 is the path forward | Your generated .pbiviz keeps working; you own the source |
| Maturity / install base | Very large — years of production use across many reports | Newer — Synoptic Studio generates the visual on demand |
| Best fit | Teams standardized on Synoptic Panel who fit its free or licensed tiers | Teams wanting an owned, uncapped synoptic visual tailored to one image |
When OKVIZ Synoptic Panel is the better choice
- You want a proven, mature tool with a polished image-area upload workflow (the Synoptic Designer) and a huge community of examples and pre-made maps to learn from.
- Your dataset fits comfortably inside the free tier's 15-data-point limit, or you're happy to buy the commercial license for more.
- You'd rather use a ready-made, widely deployed visual than generate and manage your own .pbiviz.
- You need the Microsoft-certified Lite build to satisfy a compliance or governance requirement.
When VizForge is the better choice
- You want the finished synoptic visual generated from a plain-English description of your image and regions, not hand-drawn area by area.
- You need more than 15 data points without stepping up to a commercial license, and you'd rather pay once than carry a recurring bill.
- You want to own the TypeScript source so the visual can't be capped, changed, or retired out from under you.
- You're wary of version churn — v1's deprecation means some existing reports must be migrated, and you'd prefer a visual you fully control and that's actively developed.
Can you use both?
If you have existing Synoptic Panel maps, the reusable part is the underlying image plus the list of regions. Describe that same image and its regions to VizForge's Synoptic Studio to generate a standalone .pbiviz equivalent you own outright — or run both side by side, since OKVIZ's visual and a VizForge-generated one install as separate Power BI custom visuals and don't conflict. If you're still on v1, note OKVIZ's announced April 10, 2026 end-of-life and plan your move to either v2 or a VizForge-generated visual before then.
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FAQ
Is OKVIZ Synoptic Panel free?
There's a free tier. The rewritten v2 is free up to 15 data points and one local map per visual, and a Microsoft-certified 'Lite' build is free as well; a paid commercial license unlocks larger datasets and more features. The original v1 was free but has been deprecated. We don't quote an OKVIZ price figure because they don't publish per-seat rates the way suite vendors do.
What happens to my old Synoptic Panel (v1) reports?
OKVIZ has announced that v1 is deprecated and will stop functioning on April 10, 2026. Maps you built in v1 can generally be reused in v2, but you'll typically need to reconfigure settings and re-import the map. Some users also report smaller v1 quirks over the years (for example, data-label or environment-compatibility issues) — another reason to plan a migration rather than leave it to the deadline.
Can VizForge really replace the Synoptic Designer's image-area workflow?
For generating the visual, yes: describe the image and the regions you want bound, and VizForge's Synoptic Studio produces a .pbiviz. What OKVIZ still does best is the hands-on draw-areas-over-an-image designer with a deep library of ready-made maps — if you love that authoring UX and fit its tiers, it's a great tool. VizForge's edge is that you own the source and aren't capped at 15 data points.
Can I use both OKVIZ Synoptic Panel and a VizForge visual in the same report?
Yes. Both are standard Power BI custom visuals packaged as .pbiviz files; they install side by side and coexist without conflict.
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