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Grafana Cloud pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $55 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
Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 1 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Grafana Assistant billing starts January 1, 2026 after free period

2

Enterprise plugins add $55/user/month on top of base pricing

3

Minimum $25,000/year commit for Enterprise plan

4

Volume-based charges for data ingestion beyond free tier

5

Additional costs for managed service integrations

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $19 × 12) $5,700/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$1,140/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $33,550–$69,120
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Grafana Cloud?

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 Grafana Cloud charge for implementation?

Grafana Cloud 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 Grafana Cloud 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 Grafana Cloud?

Most Grafana Cloud 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 Grafana Cloud?

Many features marketed as part of Grafana Cloud 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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