Azure Synapse Analytics vs Amazon Redshift
Data Warehousing pricing comparison · 2026
Azure Synapse Analytics pricing ranges from $0.21–$259/month, while Amazon Redshift ranges from $0.543–$1.5/month. Amazon Redshift is typically 96% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
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Azure Synapse Analytics and Amazon Redshift both operate in the data warehousing category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Azure Synapse Analytics | Amazon Redshift |
|---|---|---|
| Serverless SQL Pool | Custom | Custom |
| Dedicated SQL Pool (100 DWU) | Custom | Custom |
| Apache Spark Pool | Custom | Custom |
| Data Integration (Pipelines) | Custom | — |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Azure Synapse Analytics
4 scenarios$10
Serverless Data Lake Analytics
$25/month
$800
Small Dedicated Data Warehouse
$1,500/month
$5,000
Mid-Size Analytics Platform
$12,000/month
Amazon Redshift
4 scenarios$365
Startup / Dev Environment
$500/month
$2,500
Mid-Size Production Cluster
$5,000/month
$15,000
Enterprise Data Warehouse
$50,000/month