Databricks vs Azure Synapse Analytics
Data Warehousing pricing comparison · 2026
Databricks pricing ranges from $0–$0.4/month, while Azure Synapse Analytics ranges from $0.21–$259/month. These products use different pricing models (Custom enterprise pricing vs Per-seat subscription), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.
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Databricks and Azure Synapse Analytics both operate in the data warehousing category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Databricks | Azure Synapse Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | Free /month | Custom |
| Data Engineering | Custom | Custom |
| Data Warehousing | Custom | Custom |
| AI/ML | Custom | Custom |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Databricks
7 scenarios$500
Small Data Engineering Team
$1,500/month (including cloud infrastructure)
$3,000
Mid-Size Analytics Team
$8,000/month (including cloud infrastructure)
$15,000
Enterprise ML Platform
$50,000/month (including cloud infrastructure)
Azure Synapse Analytics
4 scenarios$10
Serverless Data Lake Analytics
$25/month
$800
Small Dedicated Data Warehouse
$1,500/month
$5,000
Mid-Size Analytics Platform
$12,000/month