Fabric vs Databricks

[tan_thiamhuat]

could someone do a Comparison between Fabric and Databricks?

I also notice Databricks actually has a Free Edition with personal email.

Wondering when would Microsoft follow suits? so that more customers will try and test it features.

[v-karpurapud]

Hi @tan_thiamhuat 

I wanted to check if you’ve had a chance to review the information provided. If you have any further questions, please let us know. Has your issue been resolved? If not, please share more details so we can assist you further.

Thank You.

[v-karpurapud · Accepted solution]

Hi @tan_thiamhuat ,

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Thank you.

[v-karpurapud]

Hi @tan_thiamhuat 

Thank you for submitting your question to the Microsoft Fabric Community Forum, and thanks to @Vinodh247 for providing a clear and well-structured comparison between Microsoft Fabric and Databricks.

Could you let us know if the suggested solution resolved your issue? This information can assist other community members facing similar challenges.

Thank you.

[Vinodh247]

Fabric currently offers a free trial for PBI users and limited access to Fabric tools without requiring a credit card. However, it’s not quite the same as Databricks’ open Community Edition. Microsoft’s model leans toward capacity based licensing, often tied to enterprise subscriptions or Azure commitments.

Do you have a specific comparision requirements? like particular feature compared b/w these two or generic comparision.

Microsoft Fabric vs Databricks—9 Key Features Compared (2025)

Microsoft Fabric vs. Databricks: Which is Best for Your Data Needs?

hth!

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