Carbon Black Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and cost analysis
Carbon Black costs $36/per endpoint/year for Cloud Endpoint Standard. Plans range from $36 to $90/per endpoint/year.
Carbon Black costs $36 to $90 per per endpoint/year as of March 2026, with 3 plans available. Plans: Cloud Endpoint Standard at $3/per endpoint/year, Cloud Endpoint Advanced at $5/per endpoint/year, and Cloud Endpoint Enterprise at $7.5/per endpoint/year. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, 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
Carbon Black offers 3 pricing tiers: Cloud Endpoint Standard, Cloud Endpoint Advanced, Cloud Endpoint Enterprise. Paid plans include Cloud Endpoint Standard at $3/per endpoint/year, Cloud Endpoint Advanced at $5/per endpoint/year, Cloud Endpoint Enterprise at $7.5/per endpoint/year. The Cloud Endpoint Advanced plan is general users and teams.
Compared to other endpoint security software, Carbon Black is positioned at the mid-market price point.
- 7 documented hidden costs beyond list price
How much does Carbon Black cost?
Carbon Black Pricing Overview
Carbon Black has 3 pricing plans ranging from $36 to $90/per endpoint/year. The Cloud Endpoint Standard plan costs $36/per endpoint/year, best for general users and teams. The Cloud Endpoint Advanced plan costs $60/per endpoint/year, best for general users and teams. The Cloud Endpoint Enterprise plan costs $90/per endpoint/year, best for general users and teams.
There are at least 7 documented hidden costs beyond Carbon Black's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.
This pricing was last verified in January 29, 2026.
All Carbon Black Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Endpoint Standard | $3 /per endpoint/year | $3 /per endpoint/year | General users and teams |
| Cloud Endpoint Advanced | $5 /per endpoint/year | $5 /per endpoint/year | General users and teams |
| Cloud Endpoint Enterprise | $7.5 /per endpoint/year | $7.5 /per endpoint/year | General users and teams |
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Cloud Endpoint Standard
- Next-gen antivirus with behavioral EDR, threat intelligence, and event search. Includes 3-year commitment pricing.
Cloud Endpoint Advanced
- Adds live response, process analysis, threat hunting, and custom watchlists for proactive security.
Cloud Endpoint Enterprise
- Complete EDR with automated remediation, managed detection and response, and advanced threat analytics. 12-month subscription pricing.
Carbon Black Year 1 Total Cost by Company Size
Real deployment costs including licenses, implementation, training, and admin — not just the sticker price.
A mid-sized company protecting 250 endpoints with Cloud Endpoint Standard on a 3-year subscription for cost optimization.
Large enterprise with 1,000 endpoints using Cloud Endpoint Advanced with annual subscription and volume discount.
Financial institution protecting 2,500 endpoints with Enterprise tier and 100 servers with Cloud Workload Advanced.
Global organization with 10,000+ endpoints using Enterprise tier with 3-year commitment and custom enterprise pricing.
How Carbon Black Pricing Compares
| Software | Starting Price | Top Price |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon Black | $36/per endpoint/year | $90/per endpoint/year |
| CrowdStrike Falcon | $59.99/per device/year | $184.99/per device/year |
| Malwarebytes | Custom | Custom |
| Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | $3/per user/month | $5.2/per user/month |
| Sophos Intercept X | $28/per user/year | $79/per user/year |
Carbon Black Pricing FAQ
01 What's the difference between Standard, Advanced, and Enterprise?
Standard ($36/endpoint/year with 3-year commitment) provides NGAV and basic EDR. Advanced ($60/endpoint/year) adds live response and threat hunting. Enterprise ($90/endpoint/year with 1-year subscription) includes full EDR, automated remediation, and MDR capabilities.
02 Why does pricing vary so much by commitment length?
VMware Carbon Black offers significant discounts for longer commitments. A 3-year commitment can reduce per-endpoint costs by 40-60% compared to annual subscriptions. This makes multi-year planning essential for cost optimization.
03 Are volume discounts available?
Yes, enterprise volume discounts are available for 1,000+ endpoints. Large deployments (5,000+ endpoints) may receive custom pricing that reduces per-endpoint costs by an additional 20-40%.
04 What about server and cloud workload protection?
Servers and cloud workloads require separate licensing. Carbon Black Cloud Workload Advanced costs $895.99 per workload per year, significantly more than endpoint pricing. Workload protection includes container security and serverless protection.
05 Is Carbon Black Cloud suitable for small businesses?
Carbon Black Cloud is positioned as an enterprise-grade solution and may be cost-prohibitive for small businesses. Organizations with fewer than 100 endpoints may find better value with SMB-focused alternatives like CrowdStrike Falcon Go or Microsoft Defender.
06 Does VMware offer a free trial?
Yes, VMware offers a free trial of Carbon Black Cloud for qualified organizations. The trial typically lasts 30 days and includes full Enterprise-tier functionality for evaluation with up to 50 endpoints.
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