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NGINX Plus pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $849 to $2.1K per per instance per year 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
Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 0 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

WAF add-on costs $2,000 per instance per year

2

Multi-instance deployments require per-socket licensing

3

Professional services for migration and setup ($5,000-20,000 typical)

4

Training costs for administrators

5

Three-year licenses offer savings but require upfront commitment

6

Infrastructure costs for hosting instances

7

High availability requires multiple licensed instances

8

Premium features like JWT/OIDC only in higher tiers

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $1500 × 12) $450,000/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$90,000/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $700,000–$780,000
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with NGINX Plus?

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 NGINX Plus charge for implementation?

NGINX Plus 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 NGINX Plus 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 NGINX Plus?

Most NGINX Plus 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 NGINX Plus?

Many features marketed as part of NGINX Plus 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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