Google BigQuery vs Snowflake

Both are cloud data warehouse tools. Here's how their key features, pricing and fit line up, from each vendor's own site.

Feature Google BigQuery Category leader Snowflake Category leader
PricingPaidPaid
Best for——
Team size2–500+ people51–500+ people
SQL querying YesYes
Separate storage and compute YesYes
Pay-per-use pricing Not listedNot listed
Semi-structured data support Not listedYes
Secure data sharing Not listedYes
Fine-grained access control YesNot listed
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