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Google BigQuery pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $312.5 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

On-demand queries scan entire columns unless you partition and cluster tables, inflating per-query costs

2

Streaming inserts cost $0.05/GB on top of storage and query costs

3

Cross-region data transfers incur egress charges ($0.01-$0.12/GB)

4

BigQuery ML model training and prediction queries consume query processing quota

5

BI Engine in-memory acceleration requires a separate reservation ($0.04/GB/hour)

6

Data transfer service (DTS) loads from external sources may incur additional charges

7

Unpartitioned tables result in full table scans, dramatically increasing on-demand costs

8

BigQuery Omni for multi-cloud queries costs more than standard single-cloud queries

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $1.1 × 12) $330/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$66/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $25,495–$60,528
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Google BigQuery?

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 Google BigQuery charge for implementation?

Google BigQuery 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 Google BigQuery 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 Google BigQuery?

Most Google BigQuery 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 Google BigQuery?

Many features marketed as part of Google BigQuery 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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