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Honeycomb pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $130 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Event overage charges if exceeding plan limits (burst protection covers 2X spikes)

2

Additional costs for extended data retention beyond 60 days

3

Potential increased costs during traffic spikes despite burst protection

4

OpenTelemetry instrumentation and implementation time

5

Training costs for team to learn event-based debugging approach

6

Integration development for custom data sources

7

Data transfer costs from infrastructure to Honeycomb

8

Premium support packages available for Enterprise tier

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $130 × 12) $39,000/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$7,800/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $83,500–$122,400
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Honeycomb?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Honeycomb charge for implementation?

Honeycomb doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Honeycomb support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Honeycomb?

Most Honeycomb plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Honeycomb?

Many features marketed as part of Honeycomb are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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