Databricks is a unified data analytics and AI platform built on Apache Spark that provides a lakehouse architecture for data engineering, data science, machine learning, and business intelligence.
Pricing
Usage-based
Reviews
3,000+
Founded
2013
Team Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Current Deal
20% off annual plans for new customers
About Databricks
Databricks provides a unified analytics platform built on the lakehouse architecture, combining the best elements of data warehouses and data lakes. Founded by the creators of Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and MLflow, the platform enables data engineering, data science, machine learning, and SQL analytics in a collaborative environment.
The platform's Delta Lake open-source storage layer brings ACID transactions, schema enforcement, and time travel to data lakes. Unity Catalog provides unified governance across all data and AI assets. Databricks SQL delivers high-performance SQL analytics with automatic optimization.
Valued at over $100 billion, Databricks serves thousands of enterprises including Shell, Comcast, and HSBC. The platform runs on AWS, Azure, and GCP, and has expanded into AI model serving, vector search, and RAG capabilities.
Pricing
Usage-based
Standard: Usage-based - Core data engineering and SQL
Premium: Usage-based - Unity Catalog, advanced security
Enterprise: Custom - Enhanced compliance, dedicated support
