Databricks vs. Snowflake
An interactive summary of the comparative evaluation and strategic recommendation for our enterprise data platform.
Final Recommendation
Initiate a 6-month pilot for a phased consolidation onto the Databricks platform.
This strategy balances Databricks' superior alignment with our long-term AI and real-time goals against Snowflake's current strengths in BI. The pilot will validate cost, performance, and user adoption assumptions on key workloads before a full commitment, mitigating migration risks while positioning us for future innovation.
Strategic Options Scorecard
Standardize on Databricks
Yellow
High potential but requires upskilling.
Standardize on Snowflake
Yellow
Strong for BI but gaps in AI/Streaming.
Permanent Coexistence
Red
Highest TCO and governance risk.
Phased Consolidation
Green
Recommended path; balances risk and reward.
Weighted Scorecard
A multi-dimensional comparison of platform capabilities, weighted by strategic importance to our organization.
3-Year TCO Analysis
Projected Total Cost of Ownership across different strategic scenarios. Select a model to see the financial outlook.
Comparative Deep Dive
Explore the detailed, side-by-side analysis across key technical and business dimensions.
Databricks
Snowflake
Risk Register
A summary of the top strategic risks and their mitigation plans.
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