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Microsoft Sentinel vs QRadar

SIEM pricing comparison · 2026

Microsoft Sentinel pricing ranges from $2.46–$5.2/GB ingested, while QRadar uses custom pricing. QRadar is typically 100% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

SIEM

Microsoft Sentinel

$2.46–$5.2
/GB ingested
3 plans
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VS
SIEM

QRadar

Custom pricing
/
1 plan
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Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Microsoft Sentinel QRadar
Pay-As-You-Go $5.20 /per GB ingested Custom
Commitment Tier (100 GB/day) $2.96 /per GB with commitment —
Enterprise (1000+ GB/day commitment) $2.46 /per GB with high-volume commitment —

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Microsoft Sentinel 3 hidden costs

high
Premium Support Required for Technical Assistance €99/month
medium
Unexpected Azure Platform Fees 10-20% of license costs
high
Data Retention and Log Analytics Workspace Costs 15-30% of license costs
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QRadar 2 hidden costs

high
Patch and Update Support Costs 10-20% of license costs
medium
EPS and FPM Licensing Complexity 5-15% of license costs
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