Discounted pricing for Databricks DBU is available when you commit to usage for 1 or 3 yearsโa model called Databricks Commit Units (DBCUs). Discounts can reach up to 37% off pay-as-you-go rates depending on your commitment.โ
DBU Discounted Rates by Compute Type
| Compute Type |
Premium Tier DBU Rate |
Typical Discounted Rate (with commitment) |
| All-Purpose Compute |
$0.55/DBU-hour |
As low as ~$0.35/DBU-hour |
| Jobs Compute |
$0.30/DBU-hour |
As low as ~$0.19/DBU-hour |
| Jobs Light Compute |
$0.22/DBU-hour |
Not always discounted further |
| SQL Pro Compute |
$0.55/DBU-hour |
As low as ~$0.35/DBU-hour |
| Serverless SQL |
$0.70/DBU-hour |
As low as ~$0.44/DBU-hour |
Discount rates may vary by cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP), contract structure, and region.โ
Free Trial and Contract Pricing
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Databricks offers a 14-day free trial, during which you pay only for underlying cloud infrastructure, not Databricks services directly.โ
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Contracted pricing (DBCUs) requires direct agreement with Databricks or your cloud provider.โ
Notes and Recommendations
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Committed use plans lower costs substantially for steady workloads and require upfront financial commitment.
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For scheduled workloads, switching from All-Purpose to Jobs Compute offers significant savings.
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It's crucial to optimize clusters and leverage spot instances when possible for best savings.โ
Always confirm pricing and discounts directly with Databricks or your cloud provider, as rates may vary based on your specific contract, region, and usage profilele.
