Power BI vs Databricks SQL Analytics
Business Intelligence pricing comparison · 2026
Power BI pricing ranges from $0–$20/user/month, while Databricks SQL Analytics ranges from $500–$5000/month. Power BI is typically 100% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
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Power BI and Databricks SQL Analytics both operate in the business intelligence category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Power BI | Databricks SQL Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free /user | Custom |
| Pro | $10 /user/month | Custom |
| Premium | $20 /user/month | Custom |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Power BI
6 scenarios$0/month (free tier with basic features)
Solo / Getting Started
$20/month
Growing Business
$20/month
Enterprise Setup
Databricks SQL Analytics
3 scenarios$600
Small Analytics Team (5 analysts)
$900/month
$3,000
Mid-Size Company (20 analysts)
$6,000/month
$20,000
Enterprise Data Platform (100+ users)
$80,000/month