SigNoz vs Splunk
Observability Platforms pricing comparison · 2026
SigNoz pricing ranges from $0–$4000/month, while Splunk ranges from $0–$800000/month. These products use different pricing models (Per-seat subscription vs Usage-based (pay per token/image/minute)), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.
SigNoz
SigNoz is an open source observability platform that provides APM, metrics, traces, and lo
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Splunk
Splunk pricing is based on custom quotes for Workload, Ingest, and Entity pricing models.
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Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Usage-based
Custom rates
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Usage-based
Custom rates
see vendor pricing for volume tiers
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
No Vendr data
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Not in Vendr's deal flow
Median annual
$60K/yr
Vendr · n=0 · limited data
avg 15% negotiated
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Sources & confidence
Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.
Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources
4 sourced facts
3 hidden-cost · 1 contract
Last verified
2mo ago
Confidence
High confidence
Sources
15 sourced facts
12 hidden-cost · 2 contract · Vendr median
Last verified
2mo ago
Confidence
Limited confidence
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Plans at a glance
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Contract terms
The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.
SigNoz
Splunk
Auto-renewal
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Cancellation
Teams Cloud subscriptions can be canceled by emailing the support team or through the billing section; specific notice periods are not explicitly detailed for Teams Cloud, and details are not publicly specified for Enterprise plans.
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Commitment
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Teams Cloud is offered on a monthly basis, suggesting a month-to-month commitment; Enterprise plans offer annual contracts, with multi-year commitment as a benefit, likely negotiated directly with sales.
Typically annual contracts
Price escalation
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Pricing model changes and increases over time - incentive pricing melts away during renewals
Can downgrade
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What users say
Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.
User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats).
Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges.
Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
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SigNoz and Splunk both operate in the observability platforms category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | SigNoz | Splunk |
|---|---|---|
| Community | Free /free | Free /month |
| Teams | $49 /month base + usage | Custom |
| Enterprise | $4K /month (starting) | Custom |
| Entity Pricing | — | Custom |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
SigNoz
3 scenarios$54/month ($49 base + $5 usage)
Small Development Team
$123/month ($49 base + $74 usage)
Growing Startup
$4,000
Enterprise Deployment
+/month (custom enterprise pricing)
Splunk
8 scenarios$1,800
Small Business (1-10GB daily)
$18,000 per year (license only), $20,000 - $56,500 first-year total including implementation and training
$50,000
Medium Enterprise (50GB daily)
$90,000 per year (license), additional 30-50% for infrastructure, storage, and maintenance
$400,000
Large Enterprise (500GB+ daily)
$800,000+ per year including licensing, infrastructure, storage overhead, and operational costs
Contract Terms
| Term | SigNoz | Splunk |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | — | — |
| Cancellation | Teams Cloud subscriptions can be canceled by emailing the support team or through the billing section; specific notice periods are not explicitly detailed for Teams Cloud, and details are not publicly specified for Enterprise plans. | — |
| Minimum commitment | Teams Cloud is offered on a monthly basis, suggesting a month-to-month commitment; Enterprise plans offer annual contracts, with multi-year commitment as a benefit, likely negotiated directly with sales. | Typically annual contracts |
| Price escalation | — | Pricing model changes and increases over time - incentive pricing melts away during renewals |