Google BigQuery vs Azure Synapse Analytics
Data Warehousing pricing comparison · 2026
Google BigQuery pricing ranges from $0–$312.5/month, while Azure Synapse Analytics ranges from $0.21–$259/month. Google BigQuery is typically 95% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
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Google BigQuery and Azure Synapse Analytics both operate in the data warehousing category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Google BigQuery | Azure Synapse Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier (Sandbox) | Free /month | Custom |
| On-Demand | Custom | Custom |
| Capacity (Editions) | Custom | Custom |
| Data Integration (Pipelines) | — | Custom |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Google BigQuery
4 scenarios$0/month (within free tier)
Small Team / Free Tier
$500
Growing Analytics Team
$2,000/month
$5,000
Enterprise Data Platform
$30,000/month
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