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Splunk pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $800K 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: Yes
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training

Splunk offers 4 pricing tiers: Free, Workload Pricing, Ingest Pricing, Entity Pricing. Standard paid plans include Free at $0/undefined. The Workload Pricing plan is organizations with varied workloads.

Compared to other observability platforms software, Splunk is positioned at the premium price point.

Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 5 pricing pages and reviews

All Splunk Plans & Pricing

Plan Monthly Annual Best For
Free Free Free 0 Testing and small deployments
Workload Pricing Contact Contact Organizations with varied workloads
Ingest Pricing Contact Contact Organizations with predictable data volumes
Entity Pricing Contact Contact Organizations wanting host-based pricing
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Free

  • 500MB daily ingestion
  • Basic search
  • No clustering
  • Limited features

Workload Pricing

  • Based on workload types
  • Full platform access
  • Flexible scaling

Ingest Pricing

  • Based on data volume
  • Full platform access
  • Predictable costs

Entity Pricing

  • Based on number of hosts
  • Controllable costs
  • Full features
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Hidden Costs to Budget For

Watch for 8 hidden costs
  • Storage overhead: 2-3x your daily ingestion volume required for indexing overhead and data retention
  • Infrastructure costs: CPU, memory, backup systems, high availability configurations add 30-50% to base licensing
  • Implementation and professional services: $10,000 - $200,000 depending on deployment complexity
  • Administrator training: $2,000 - $4,000 per person for certification and operational proficiency
  • Search head and indexer scaling: Additional licensing required as data volume grows or performance needs increase
  • Premium apps and add-ons: Enterprise Security, ITSI, and other specialized apps carry additional licensing fees
  • Data egress and API costs: Potential additional charges for high-volume data transfers or intensive API usage
  • Support tiers: Higher levels of support (Premium, Enterprise) add 15-25% to annual costs
Tip

Ask your Splunk sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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