Azure Databricks is a cloud-based data analytics platform on Apache Spark, providing a secure collaborative workspace for data processing, ML, and visualization.
Pricing is based on chosen VMs and Databricks Units (DBUs), with costs varying by usage and VM type.
Azure Databricks follows different pricing models like Pay-As-You-Go and DBU Model, charged per second of usage.
Pricing tiers include Standard and Premium with varying features like Apache Spark, Delta, interactive clusters, and more.
Factors affecting costs include processing, storage, network resources, DBU usage, and complexity of tasks.
Turbo360 offers cost analysis tools for optimizing Azure Databricks expenses, providing insights and alerts on cost spikes.
Databricks cost optimization strategies include cluster autoscaling, auto-termination, and selecting cost-efficient VM instances.
Discount options for Azure Databricks include pre-purchasing commit units for 1-3 years, with discounts applicable to DBU usage.
Comparison with Snowflake shows Databricks is generally priced higher, with costs influenced by computational power and unique pricing variables.
Maintaining a budget and optimizing costs with tools like Turbo360 are vital for organizational success in managing Azure Databricks expenses.