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Databricks pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $0.4 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: 2 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Cloud infrastructure costs (AWS/Azure/GCP VMs) are billed separately and often exceed DBU charges by 50-200%

2

All-Purpose Compute costs nearly 4x more per hour than Jobs Compute for the same work

3

Idle cluster time is billed even when no queries are running unless auto-terminate is configured

4

Azure Databricks Standard tier retiring October 2026 may force upgrades to Premium

5

Photon acceleration engine adds additional DBU costs on top of base rates

6

Data egress charges from your cloud provider apply when moving data out of Databricks

7

Serverless SQL warehouse pricing includes infrastructure but at a premium rate

8

Delta Sharing and Unity Catalog features require Premium or Enterprise tiers

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $0.15 × 12) $45/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$9/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $25,068–$60,072
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Databricks?

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 Databricks charge for implementation?

Databricks 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 Databricks 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 Databricks?

Most Databricks 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 Databricks?

Many features marketed as part of Databricks 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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