Teradata pricing

Teradata pricing for cloud and on premises

Predictable pricing with fixed capacity for core workloads and flexible capacity for AI, analytics, and peak demand.

Pricing as simple as 1, 2, 3

1 One currency

2 Two storage options

3 Three packages

Pricing model

Fixed + Flex Pricing

Combine predictable cost baseline capacity with elastic capacity to support changing workloads—without over-provisioning or unpredictable bills.

Fixed

Committed baseline

Committed capacity allocation provides a predictable cost baseline. It’s designed for steady-state workloads that run consistently throughout the term.

Flex

Elastic capacity

On-demand capacity scales workloads for AI agents, peak analytics, and variable workloads. You’re billed only for what you consume.

Predictable spend

Your fixed commitment gives finance teams a reliable baseline for budgeting. That means no surprises at the end of the quarter.

Elastic growth

Flex capacity scales with AI agent workloads and peak analytical demands automatically. You only pay for what you use.

Cost transparency

A single currency—a Teradata Unit—means one number tells the full story of your consumption. No hidden costs.

FAQ

Common questions

How much does Teradata cost?

Teradata pricing varies based on deployment, workload, capacity, usage, and selected package.

What is a Teradata Unit?

A Teradata Unit is a unified pricing currency used across Teradata services, including compute, storage, software, and AI. One number to plan. One number for finance to track.

How does Teradata Fixed + Flex Pricing work?

Teradata Fixed + Flex combines committed fixed capacity for steady-state workloads providing cost predictability with flexible, on-demand capacity for AI agents, peak analytics, and variable workloads.

What deployment options does Teradata offer?

Teradata offers cloud, customer-managed cloud, and on-premises deployment options to support different infrastructure, data sovereignty, security, and regulatory requirements. Teradata Cloud suits teams who want zero infrastructure overhead. Teradata customer cloud fits organizations with data sovereignty requirements. On premises is ideal for regulated industries or air-gapped environments.

Can I change my Teradata pricing package as my needs change?

Yes. Packages can be upgraded at any time. Downgrades take effect at the next contract renewal. Your Teradata account team will guide you through the transition.

How does Teradata pricing compare with Snowflake and Databricks?

Teradata offers Fixed + Flex Pricing, combining committed capacity for steady-state workloads with flexible capacity for peak and variable workloads. Snowflake and Databricks also offer consumption-based pricing and contractual commitments, so pricing varies based on workload, usage, deployment, and agreement.

How does Teradata pricing scale for peak workloads?

Flex capacity provides on-demand capacity for AI agents, peak analytics, and variable workloads. Customers pay for the additional capacity they consume.

What’s included in Teradata pricing?

A complete Autonomous Knowledge Platform that spans the entire tech stack: Agentic co-worker to agent management to Context Engine to best-in-class database, all on the deployment model of your choice.

Can Teradata pricing support cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployments?

Yes. Teradata supports cloud, customer-managed cloud, and on-premises deployment options.