Government · head to head
CentralSquare vs Splunk Enterprise Security
CentralSquare
Government
Public Safety and Administration Software
- From
- $1500/month
- Free plan
- No
Splunk Enterprise Security
Cybersecurity
The platform for operational intelligence
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CentralSquare no pricing information is published on the website; Splunk Enterprise Security splunk Enterprise Security is licensed separately from the Splunk platform, so a SIEM deployment needs both
- They diverge on capability: CentralSquare covers Computer-Aided Dispatch, 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 CentralSquare and Splunk Enterprise Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | CentralSquare | Splunk Enterprise Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1500/month | On request |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Ios, Android | Web, Api |
| Category | Government | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2018 | 2003 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 CentralSquare
- Computer-Aided Dispatch
- Records Management
- Jail Management
- Fire RMS
- Community Development
- Esri ArcGIS
- FBI CJIS
- NCIC
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.
CentralSquare
- Citizen Servicesnot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Records Managementnot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Public Safetynot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Civic Engagementnot Splunk Enterprise Security
Splunk Enterprise Security
- Running a security operations centre on Splunk indexed log datanot CentralSquare
- Correlation searches, risk based alerting and incident investigationnot CentralSquare
- Compliance reporting from pooled security telemetrynot CentralSquare
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CentralSquare
- No pricing information is published on the website
- Pricing model is not disclosed; visitors are directed to request a demo or contact sales
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
CentralSquare
$1500/month- Public Safety Suite$1500/month
- CAD
- Records Management
- Mobile Solutions
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 CentralSquare if
- You need computer-aided dispatch.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android.
- You also want records management.
Choose Splunk Enterprise Security if
- You need security monitoring.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want incident review.
Questions people ask
- Is CentralSquare or Splunk Enterprise Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. CentralSquare starts at $1500/month 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, CentralSquare or Splunk Enterprise Security?
- CentralSquare starts at $1500/month and Splunk Enterprise Security at On request.
- Does CentralSquare or Splunk Enterprise Security run on more platforms?
- CentralSquare runs on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android. Splunk Enterprise Security runs on Web, Api.
- What is CentralSquare best used for?
- CentralSquare is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what Splunk Enterprise Security is typically brought in for.
- What can CentralSquare do that Splunk Enterprise Security cannot?
- CentralSquare covers Computer-Aided Dispatch, Records Management, Jail Management, Fire RMS. Splunk Enterprise Security covers Security monitoring, Incident review, Risk-based alerting, Threat intelligence.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
CentralSquare: How much does CentralSquare cost?
CentralSquare does not publish pricing on its website. The company directs customers to request a demo or schedule a call with their sales team to discuss pricing.
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.
SourceCentralSquare: What is CentralSquare's pricing model?
The pricing model is not disclosed. CentralSquare appears to use a custom quote or consultation-based approach, as the website does not mention subscription plans or tier-based pricing.
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.
SourceCentralSquare: Is there a free tier or trial?
No information about free tiers or trials is available on the website.
SourceCentralSquare: How do I get a pricing quote?
Contact CentralSquare through their website to request a demo or schedule a call with their sales team.
SourceRelated pages
More on CentralSquare
More on Splunk Enterprise Security
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