Microsoft Sentinel Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, hidden costs, and negotiation tips
Microsoft Sentinel pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $2.46 to $5.2 per GB ingested 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
Microsoft Sentinel offers 3 pricing tiers: Pay-As-You-Go, Commitment Tier (100 GB/day), Enterprise (1000+ GB/day commitment). Standard paid plans include Pay-As-You-Go at $5.2/per GB ingested, Commitment Tier (100 GB/day) at $2.96/per GB with commitment, Enterprise (1000+ GB/day commitment) at $2.46/per GB with high-volume commitment. The Commitment Tier (100 GB/day) plan is organizations with predictable daily ingestion volumes of 100+ gb.
Compared to other siem software, Microsoft Sentinel is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.
Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-native SIEM and SOAR solution built on Azure, designed for organizations seeking modern threat detection without on-premises infrastructure. With built-in AI, machine learning, and deep integration with Microsoft's security ecosystem, Sentinel has become a leading choice for enterprises already invested in Azure and Microsoft 365.
Microsoft Sentinel uses consumption-based pricing starting at $2.46-$5.20 per GB of data ingested. A typical 100 GB/day deployment costs approximately $9,000/month with commitment tiers, significantly lower than traditional SIEM platforms. The first 10 GB/day is free for 31 days, making it easy to trial.
All Microsoft Sentinel Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-As-You-Go | $5.2 /per GB ingested | Custom | Organizations with variable or unpredictable security data volumes |
| Commitment Tier (100 GB/day) | $2.96 /per GB with commitment | Custom | Organizations with predictable daily ingestion volumes of 100+ GB |
| Enterprise (1000+ GB/day commitment) | $2.46 /per GB with high-volume commitment | Custom | Large enterprises with consistent high-volume security data ingestion |
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Pay-As-You-Go
- Cloud-native SIEM
- Unlimited data sources
- Built-in AI and ML analytics
- Automated threat response (SOAR)
- Microsoft 365 Defender integration
- 10 GB/day free for 31 days
Commitment Tier (100 GB/day)
- All Pay-As-You-Go features
- 43% cost savings vs PAYG
- Predictable monthly billing
- Reserved capacity guarantee
- Priority support
- Flexible scaling options
Enterprise (1000+ GB/day commitment)
- All Commitment features
- 52% savings vs PAYG
- Dedicated technical account manager
- Custom retention policies
- Advanced security analytics
- Premier support included
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 How much does Microsoft Sentinel cost?
Microsoft Sentinel costs $2.46-$5.20 per GB ingested depending on commitment level. Pay-as-you-go is $5.20/GB. A 100 GB/day commitment reduces cost to $2.96/GB (43% savings). The first 10 GB/day is free for 31 days, making it ideal for trials and small deployments.
02 Does Microsoft Sentinel have a free tier?
Yes, Microsoft Sentinel offers 10 GB/day free for the first 31 days. After the trial, pricing switches to pay-as-you-go or commitment tiers. Organizations already using Microsoft 365 E5 get some security data included, reducing additional Sentinel costs.
03 What are the hidden costs of Microsoft Sentinel?
Hidden costs include Log Analytics storage ($0.12-$0.15/GB/month), data egress fees ($0.01-$0.09/GB), Azure Monitor charges, professional services ($10K-$50K+), training ($1K-$3K per admin), and potential costs for premium data connectors.
04 Can I save money with commitment tiers?
Yes, commitment tiers offer 43-52% savings. Committing to 100 GB/day reduces cost from $5.20/GB to $2.96/GB. A 1,000 GB/day commitment drops to $2.46/GB. Calculate your average daily ingestion and commit at 80% of typical usage for optimal savings.
05 Is Microsoft Sentinel included with Microsoft 365?
No, but Microsoft 365 E5 licenses include Microsoft Defender data at no additional cost, which can reduce Sentinel ingestion charges. Core Sentinel pricing still applies for all other security data sources. Integration between Defender and Sentinel is seamless for E5 customers.
06 Microsoft Sentinel vs Splunk: Which is cheaper?
Microsoft Sentinel is typically 50-70% cheaper than Splunk for similar workloads. Sentinel at 100 GB/day with commitment costs ~$9K/month ($2.96/GB) vs Splunk's ~$5,750/month for 100 GB/day plus infrastructure. Sentinel's cloud-native model eliminates hardware costs.