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Azure Synapse Analytics pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0.21 to $259 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 1 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Dedicated SQL pools are billed per-hour even when idle unless explicitly paused

2

Storage is billed separately per TB stored, including 7 days of snapshot retention

3

Data flows (transformations) charge per vCore-hour at a premium rate on top of pipeline operation costs

4

Scaling up DWUs increases hourly cost linearly (1,000 DWU costs ~10x of 100 DWU)

5

Cross-region data movement incurs Azure data transfer egress charges

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Pre-purchase plans (SCUs) require 12-month commitment and cannot be refunded

7

Spark pool minimum node count means some idle capacity is always billed when active

8

Power BI integration may require a separate Power BI Pro or Premium license ($10-$20/user/month)

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $23.04 × 12) $6,912/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$1,382/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $35,368–$71,059
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Azure Synapse Analytics?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Azure Synapse Analytics charge for implementation?

Azure Synapse Analytics doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Azure Synapse Analytics support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Azure Synapse Analytics?

Most Azure Synapse Analytics plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Azure Synapse Analytics?

Many features marketed as part of Azure Synapse Analytics are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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