About Databricks
Databricks is a cloud platform for data engineering, analytics and AI. It brings a lakehouse, governance tools and AI features together in one place.
What it does
Teams use Databricks to build data pipelines, store large datasets, run analytics and develop AI applications on the same data. It includes a serverless Postgres database, tools for natural language dashboards and analytics, and a central governance layer. Most of its features are aimed at enterprise data teams.
Key features
- Serverless Postgres database for applications
- Batch and streaming data pipelines
- Central data and AI governance with Unity Catalog
- Natural language dashboards and analytics
- Tools for building AI agents on your data
Who it's for
Large data and AI teams in enterprises that need pipelines, warehousing and governance in one platform. Data engineers and analytics teams are the typical users.
Pricing and good to know
Pricing depends on usage, so check the current plans on the official site before committing. Costs can grow with data volume and compute time, so start with a small workload to test how the platform fits your needs.
Highlights
- Serverless Postgres database for applications
- Batch and streaming data pipelines
- Central data and AI governance with Unity Catalog
- Natural language dashboards and analytics
- Tools for building AI agents on your data
