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Snowflake pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $50K 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: January 2026 | Sources: 3 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Storage costs $23/TB/month on-demand, billed separately from compute credits

2

Data egress fees apply when transferring data across regions or cloud providers ($0.05-$0.12/GB)

3

Credit costs vary significantly by cloud provider and region (up to 20% difference)

4

Snowpark and serverless features consume credits at different rates than standard warehouses

5

Auto-suspend delays can waste credits if warehouses idle between queries

6

Data sharing and replication across regions incurs additional storage and compute costs

7

Marketplace data purchases may add separate data provider fees

8

Minimum capacity commitment of $25,000 for pre-purchased contracts

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $3000 × 12) $900,000/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$180,000/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $1,375,000–$1,500,000
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Snowflake?

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 Snowflake charge for implementation?

Snowflake 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 Snowflake 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 Snowflake?

Most Snowflake 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 Snowflake?

Many features marketed as part of Snowflake 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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