Data Warehouse · true cost · Updated June 2026
The true cost of data warehouse
What you'll actually pay. Of the 8 data warehouse tools we track, 7 publish no self-serve price (quote-only). Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- No public price: 7 of 8 are quote-only (contact sales).
- Cheapest published: MotherDuck from $250/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: MotherDuck.
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
Data Warehouse — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MotherDuck | $250/mo | — | — |
| Amazon Redshift | Quote-only | — | — |
| Azure Synapse Analytics | Quote-only | — | — |
| Databricks | Quote-only | — | — |
| Firebolt | Quote-only | — | — |
| Google BigQuery | Quote-only | — | — |
| Snowflake | Quote-only | — | — |
| Starburst | Quote-only | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-06-15. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does data warehouse have hidden fees?
Across the 8 data warehouse tools we track: 7 publish no self-serve price (quote-only). As of 2026-06-15.
What is the cheapest data warehouse with published pricing?
MotherDuck, from $250/mo. Verified 2026-06-15.
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