Databricks offers superior depth for complex Spark-based data science, while Microsoft Fabric offers a far superior integrated experience for business intelligence and standard engineering natively on OneLake.
"Choose Databricks for heavy AI/ML research and non-Azure multi-cloud requirements. Choose Microsoft Fabric for rapid BI deployment, unified SaaS management, and lower overall TCO."
| Criteria | Microsoft Fabric | Databricks |
|---|---|---|
| Complexity | Low (SaaS Experience) | High (Platform Engineering) |
| Compute Cost | F2 Capacity ($262/mo) | DBU Usage + VM Costs |
| Data Storage | OneLake (Native Delta) | Cloud Storage (Delta Lake) |
| BI Layer | Native Power BI (Direct Lake) | SQL Warehouse (External) |
| Vendor Lock-in | Medium (Azure Bound) | Low (Multi-Cloud) |
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