Azure Data Share is a managed Azure service that facilitates governed dataset sharing across Azure tenants and subscriptions, supporting snapshot-based copies and in-place access while providing portal and REST API controls for configuration and automation.
Published Oct 14, 2026
| Aspect | Azure Data Share | Databricks Delta Sharing | Snowflake Secure Data Sharing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Execution (snapshot) charges plus storage and network transfer; vendor documentation indicates modeling is required to estimate costs | Published per-plan and per-cloud pricing; data transfer and compute costs apply | Included as a capability of Snowflake platform editions; overall spend depends on compute and storage usage and contractual terms |
| Best Fit | Organizations with Azure-to-Azure partner sharing needs and supported Azure stores | Organizations that need to share with recipients outside a single platform or cloud | Organizations where both provider and consumer are Snowflake accounts and want in-warehouse sharing patterns |
| Key Strength | Azure-native governance controls, portal-based configuration, snapshot and in-place modes | Open protocol designed to support sharing with recipients outside the Databricks platform | In-platform sharing with Snowflake accounts and integrated ecosystem features |
| Key Weakness | Recipient and store constraints tied to Azure platform and supported stores | Cross-cloud egress and access patterns may affect cost/performance depending on architecture | Recipients typically need Snowflake accounts; cross-provider patterns can require replication and add cost |
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