Azure Synapse Analytics vs ClickHouse
Data Warehousing pricing comparison · 2026
Azure Synapse Analytics pricing ranges from $0.21–$259/month, while ClickHouse uses custom pricing. ClickHouse is typically 100% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
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Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Azure Synapse Analytics | ClickHouse |
|---|---|---|
| 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
ClickHouse
3 scenarios$100/month
Self-Hosted on Dedicated Server (128GB RAM)
$4,000/month
AWS Managed ClickHouse (Similar Capacity)
$10/month
Small Analytics Deployment (Plausible-style)