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Airbyte pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $5K per 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: 7 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Open source requires infrastructure costs (compute, storage, maintenance)

2

Engineering time for setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting (5-10 hours/month for OSS)

3

Credit consumption varies by source type and data complexity

4

Warehouse compute costs for data processing and transformation

5

Custom connector development if needed connectors aren't available

6

Additional costs for premium features like BYOK or VPC peering on Pro plans

7

Potential overage costs on Standard plan if usage exceeds estimates

8

Training and onboarding time for team members

9

Monitoring and alerting tools if using self-hosted OSS

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $500 × 12) $150,000/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$30,000/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $250,000–$300,000
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Airbyte?

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 Airbyte charge for implementation?

Airbyte 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 Airbyte 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 Airbyte?

Most Airbyte 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 Airbyte?

Many features marketed as part of Airbyte 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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