Compare Azure Databricks and Snowflake 
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Market Segments
Enterprise (48.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$2 Compute/Hour
Azure Databricks
Star Rating
(232)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure DatabricksSnowflake
Star Rating
(692)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2 Compute/Hour
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Snowflake excels in user satisfaction, with many praising its ability to make advanced data warehousing simple, fast, and scalable without the need for heavy infrastructure work. Users appreciate the intuitive layout and ease of implementing SQL queries, which enhances their overall experience.
- According to verified reviews, Azure Databricks shines in managing large-scale data processing, with users noting its user-friendly interface after a brief learning curve. The integration with other Azure services is highlighted as a significant advantage, allowing for quicker project setups and smoother workflows.
- Users say that Snowflake's architecture is particularly well-suited for cloud data, with many finding it easy to understand and navigate. This clarity in design contributes to a more efficient data management process, making it a preferred choice for enterprises looking for robust data solutions.
- Reviewers mention that while Azure Databricks offers impressive features like Delta Live Tables and Unity Catalog for governance, some users feel that it requires a bit more time to fully grasp its capabilities compared to Snowflake's more straightforward approach.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Snowflake's strong performance in areas like data querying and real-time analytics makes it a powerful tool for businesses needing quick insights. Users specifically appreciate the high scores in these categories, which reflect its effectiveness in handling complex data tasks.
- According to recent feedback, Azure Databricks is praised for its Jupyter notebook system, which enhances data exploration and collaboration. However, some users feel that its overall ease of use and setup could be improved compared to Snowflake, which consistently receives higher ratings in these areas.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Databricks
No pricing availableSnowflake
Standard
$2
Compute/Hour
Compute usage is billed on a per-second basis, with a minimum of 60 seconds. You can secure price discounts with pre-purchased Snowflake capacity options.
- Complete SQL Data Warehouse
- Secure Data Sharing across regions / clouds
- Premier Support 24 x 365
Free Trial
Azure Databricks
No trial information availableSnowflake
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
164
9.1
524
Ease of Use
8.7
165
9.0
560
Ease of Setup
8.6
79
8.9
345
Ease of Admin
8.5
61
8.7
213
Quality of Support
8.5
151
8.7
480
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
60
9.0
215
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
155
9.2
494
Features by Category
Deployment
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Deployment
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Management
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Operations
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Management
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.0
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
System
Not enough data
9.2
28
Model Development
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
8.7
29
Model Development
Not enough data
8.7
27
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.3
27
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
24
Deployment
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.2
29
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.2
13
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
175
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
154
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
158
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.3
146
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
163
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
7.7
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
187
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.3
191
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.9
175
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
183
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
81
Not enough data
8.1
81
Management
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
9.1
84
Not enough data
9.4
91
Not enough data
9.0
88
Not enough data
9.1
89
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.3
87
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
9.3
88
Security
Not enough data
9.2
86
Not enough data
9.3
89
Storage
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
9.2
44
Availability
Not enough data
9.1
39
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.2
41
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
44
Security
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
9.2
45
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
9.2
38
Support
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
9.1
35
Centralized computation
Not enough data
9.3
25
Localized computation
Not enough data
9.0
24
Database
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
9.3
101
Not enough data
9.3
95
Integrations
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
8.7
81
Platform
Not enough data
9.1
91
Not enough data
9.0
97
Not enough data
8.7
81
Processing
Not enough data
9.3
96
Not enough data
9.1
94
Data Transformation
8.9
134
|
Verified
9.2
87
9.3
86
|
Verified
9.4
87
Connectivity
8.4
121
|
Verified
8.5
78
9.0
137
|
Verified
8.7
79
9.0
129
|
Verified
9.1
80
9.2
135
|
Verified
9.1
81
Operations
8.3
128
|
Verified
8.6
84
8.6
129
|
Verified
9.2
79
8.5
119
|
Verified
8.9
76
8.5
112
|
Verified
8.8
80
9.3
81
|
Verified
8.7
78
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Databricks and Snowflake are categorized as Big Data Analytics
Unique Categories
Azure Databricks has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Databricks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Snowflake
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
23.5%
Computer Software
11.8%
Retail
4.9%
Financial Services
4.4%
Automotive
3.9%
Other
51.5%
Information Technology and Services
15.1%
Computer Software
13.1%
Financial Services
10.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
3.6%
Other
53.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Azure Databricks PaaS or SAAS?
2 Comments
PG
Its PaaS tool as it offers developers to build their ETL pipelines for large datasets using multi cluster environment of sparkRead more
What is the best way to databricks in ADF
1 Comment
AS
Firstly, you need to create a Linked Service for ADF to connect to your Databricks Cluster. You can connect to as many clusters as you want.
Then create a...Read more
What's the best way to manage change data capture in Snowflake?
4 Comments
VT
Please go through this link: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/streams
You might get a pertinent response from it.
Please click on this link...Read more
which is best snowflake or My sql
2 Comments
LH
Depends on your needs. MySQL is open source/free. It or Postgres (another open source db) is good for pretty much any normal need. You can install on...Read more
Snowflake - how to connect to Snowflake using NodeJS
2 Comments
DW
Does this help? https://www.ameexusa.com/blogs/connecting-node-js-snowflakeRead more
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