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Chronosphere pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $0 per 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

No published pricing - requires sales contact for quotes

2

Capacity limits set upfront determine maximum costs

3

Data retention policies require careful configuration

4

Integration with existing tools may incur additional costs

5

Enterprise-only positioning means no self-service options

6

Post-acquisition integration with Palo Alto Networks may change pricing

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Infrastructure and storage requirements vary by data retention

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $0 × 12) $0/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$0/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $25,000–$60,000
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Chronosphere?

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 Chronosphere charge for implementation?

Chronosphere 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 Chronosphere 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 Chronosphere?

Most Chronosphere 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 Chronosphere?

Many features marketed as part of Chronosphere 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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