Cybersecurity · head to head
Arnica vs Splunk Enterprise Security
Arnica
Cybersecurity
AI-native application security platform detecting and fixing vulnerabilities across the SDLC
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Splunk Enterprise Security
Cybersecurity
The platform for operational intelligence
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Arnica has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Arnica per-identity pricing ($25-$50/person/year) requires tracking active developers; Splunk Enterprise Security splunk Enterprise Security is licensed separately from the Splunk platform, so a SIEM deployment needs both
- They diverge on capability: Arnica covers AI SAST, Splunk Enterprise Security covers Security monitoring.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Arnica and Splunk Enterprise Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | Arnica | Splunk Enterprise Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Per-identity subscription with annual discount | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, GitHub, IDE | Web, Api |
| Founded | Unknown | 2003 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Arnica
- AI SAST
- Software Composition Analysis
- Secrets detection
- IaC scanning
- Container scanning
- SBOM generation
- Agentic rules
- Pipelineless integration
Only in Splunk Enterprise Security
- Security monitoring
- Incident review
- Risk-based alerting
- Threat intelligence
- Investigation workbench
- MITRE ATT&CK mapping
- Automated response
- Compliance reporting
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Arnica
- Detecting AI-generated vulnerabilities in Copilot and Cursor suggestionsnot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Finding hardcoded secrets before they reach productionnot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Mapping container vulnerabilities back to source codenot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Generating SBOM for supply chain compliance requirementsnot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Scanning infrastructure-as-code for misconfiguration risksnot Splunk Enterprise Security
Splunk Enterprise Security
- Running a security operations centre on Splunk indexed log datanot Arnica
- Correlation searches, risk based alerting and incident investigationnot Arnica
- Compliance reporting from pooled security telemetrynot Arnica
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Arnica
- Per-identity pricing ($25-$50/person/year) requires tracking active developers
- Overage identity tracking via 90-day PR activity can be unpredictable
- Free plan limited to weekly updates, requiring upgrade for real-time scanning
- Advanced add-ons (Image Scanning, AI SAST, Agentic Rules Enforcer) pricing not published
- On-premises deployment limited to Enterprise tier
Splunk Enterprise Security
- Splunk Enterprise Security is licensed separately from the Splunk platform, so a SIEM deployment needs both
- Splunk publishes no rate for Enterprise Security and directs buyers to contact a pricing expert
- UEBA, SOAR and automated threat analysis require the Premier edition rather than Essentials
- The platform underneath can be billed by ingest volume, workload or activity, so the total cost depends on a pricing model chosen at contract time rather than a list price
Pricing, plan by plan
Arnica
Free- FreeFree
- No credit card required
- 14-day trial available
- Weekly risk identification updates
- Core Business$360/year
- Monthly billing option at $30/identity/month
- Annual billing at $25/identity/month (17% discount)
- Real-time risk scanning and notifications
- Core Enterprise$720/year
- Monthly billing option at $60/identity/month
- Annual billing at $50/identity/month (17% discount)
- All Core Business features
Splunk Enterprise Security
On request- Workload PricingFree
- Pay per compute
- Flexible scaling
- All features
- Ingest PricingFree
- Pay per GB ingested
- Predictable costs
- All features
- Entity PricingFree
- Pay per monitored entity
- Security focused
- All features
Which should you pick?
Choose Arnica if
- You need ai sast.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, GitHub, IDE.
- You also want software composition analysis.
Choose Splunk Enterprise Security if
- You need security monitoring.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want incident review.
Questions people ask
- Is Arnica or Splunk Enterprise Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. Arnica starts at Free and Splunk Enterprise Security at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Arnica or Splunk Enterprise Security?
- Arnica has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Arnica and On request for Splunk Enterprise Security.
- Does Arnica or Splunk Enterprise Security run on more platforms?
- Arnica runs on Web, GitHub, IDE. Splunk Enterprise Security runs on Web, Api.
- Can I use Arnica for free?
- Yes. Arnica has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Splunk Enterprise Security starts at On request.
- What is Arnica best used for?
- Arnica is most often used for detecting ai-generated vulnerabilities in copilot and cursor suggestions, finding hardcoded secrets before they reach production, mapping container vulnerabilities back to source code, generating sbom for supply chain compliance requirements. Of those, detecting ai-generated vulnerabilities in copilot and cursor suggestions and finding hardcoded secrets before they reach production are not what Splunk Enterprise Security is typically brought in for.
- What can Arnica do that Splunk Enterprise Security cannot?
- Arnica covers AI SAST, Software Composition Analysis, Secrets detection, IaC scanning. Splunk Enterprise Security covers Security monitoring, Incident review, Risk-based alerting, Threat intelligence.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Arnica: How are identities defined in Arnica pricing?
Identities are any users and other contributing entities that contributed code and/or had PR activity during the last 90 days. This ensures billing matches active developers.
SourceSplunk Enterprise Security: How much does Splunk Enterprise Security cost?
Splunk Enterprise Security pricing is not published. The product is available in Essentials Edition with threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities, and Premier Edition with UEBA, SOAR, and Automated Threat Analysis. Customers must contact Splunk sales for pricing quotes on either edition.
SourceArnica: What is the annual discount?
Annual prepayment offers approximately 17% savings versus monthly billing. Core Business annual is $300/identity versus $360 for monthly.
SourceSplunk Enterprise Security: What editions of Splunk Enterprise Security are available?
Splunk Enterprise Security offers Essentials Edition with threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities, and Premier Edition which adds UEBA (User and Entity Behavior Analytics), SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response), and Automated Threat Analysis.
SourceArnica: Can I cancel or downgrade Arnica anytime?
Yes. Subscriptions can be cancelled or downgraded at any time. Overage identities receive automatic protection with true-up invoicing.
SourceRelated pages
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