Logging · head to head
New Relic Logs vs Splunk Enterprise
Splunk Enterprise
Logging
Enterprise Search, Monitoring, and Analytics
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The short version
- Only New Relic Logs has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: New Relic Logs log data counts against the same 100 GB monthly free ingest allowance shared with every other telemetry type, so logs compete with metrics and traces for it; Splunk Enterprise splunk Platform and Enterprise Security offerings carry no published rate and require contacting sales for a quote
- They diverge on capability: New Relic Logs covers Log ingestion, Splunk Enterprise covers Log aggregation.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which New Relic Logs and Splunk Enterprise actually diverge.
| Attribute | New Relic Logs | Splunk Enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | usage-based |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2008 | 2003 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, Api), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Logging).
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 New Relic Logs
- Log ingestion
- Full-text search
- Logs-in-context
- Custom dashboards
Only in Splunk Enterprise
- Log aggregation
- Real-time monitoring
- Advanced analytics
- Compliance
Both cover
- API
- Webhooks
- REST
- Web support
- Api support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
New Relic Logs
- Centralised log management alongside metrics and tracesnot Splunk Enterprise
- Searching and alerting on application logs in context with performance datanot Splunk Enterprise
Splunk Enterprise
- Indexing and searching machine data and logs at enterprise scalenot New Relic Logs
- Security information and event management via Enterprise Securitynot New Relic Logs
- IT service intelligence and infrastructure observabilitynot New Relic Logs
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
New Relic Logs
- Log data counts against the same 100 GB monthly free ingest allowance shared with every other telemetry type, so logs compete with metrics and traces for it
- Ingest beyond that is $0.40 per GB, rising to $0.60 per GB on the Data Plus option
- Full platform users cost $349 each a month on Pro with an annual commitment, or $418.80 paying monthly
- The Standard edition caps additional full platform users at 5
- Core users are $49 a month each even though basic users are free
Splunk Enterprise
- Splunk Platform and Enterprise Security offerings carry no published rate and require contacting sales for a quote
- Four different pricing models are offered (activity, ingest, workload and entity based) and the applicable one depends on the product purchased
- Published Observability Cloud rates start at $15 per host per month and are billed annually rather than monthly
- Volume discounts are not published and require direct consultation with sales
Pricing, plan by plan
New Relic Logs
Free- Free TierFree
- 100 GB per month data ingest
- Unlimited basic users
- 1 full platform user
- Standard Edition$49/month
- Up to 5 full platform users
- Core users 49 dollars per user per month
- Additional full platform users at 99 dollars each
- Pro Edition$349/year
- Unlimited full platform users
- Core users at 49 dollars per user per month
- Full platform users at 349 dollars per user annually or 418.80 dollars monthly
- Enterprise Edition$null/mo
- Unlimited full platform users
- Custom pricing
- FedRAMP and HIPAA support
Splunk Enterprise
On request- Starter$undefined/month
- Log aggregation
- Real-time monitoring
- Advanced analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose New Relic Logs if
- You need log ingestion.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want full-text search.
Choose Splunk Enterprise if
- You need log aggregation.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want real-time monitoring.
Questions people ask
- Is New Relic Logs or Splunk Enterprise better?
- Neither clearly leads. New Relic Logs starts at Free and Splunk Enterprise at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, New Relic Logs or Splunk Enterprise?
- New Relic Logs has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for New Relic Logs and On request for Splunk Enterprise.
- Does New Relic Logs or Splunk Enterprise run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use New Relic Logs for free?
- Yes. New Relic Logs has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Splunk Enterprise starts at On request.
- What is New Relic Logs best used for?
- New Relic Logs is most often used for centralised log management alongside metrics and traces, searching and alerting on application logs in context with performance data. Of those, centralised log management alongside metrics and traces and searching and alerting on application logs in context with performance data are not what Splunk Enterprise is typically brought in for.
- What can New Relic Logs do that Splunk Enterprise cannot?
- New Relic Logs covers Log ingestion, Full-text search, Logs-in-context, Custom dashboards. Splunk Enterprise covers Log aggregation, Real-time monitoring, Advanced analytics, Compliance. Both handle API, Webhooks, REST, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
New Relic Logs: Is New Relic free?
New Relic offers a free tier with 100 GB per month of data ingest, 1 full platform user, and unlimited basic users.
SourceSplunk Enterprise: How much does Splunk Enterprise cost?
Splunk Enterprise pricing is not published online. Customers can try it free for 60 days without a credit card, but to obtain pricing for ongoing use, they must contact Splunk sales directly.
SourceNew Relic Logs: What does New Relic charge for data beyond the free tier?
New Relic charges 0.40 dollars per gigabyte for data beyond the 100 GB free monthly allowance. Data Plus tier costs 0.60 dollars per GB and includes up to 90-day extended retention.
SourceSplunk Enterprise: Does Splunk Enterprise offer a free trial?
Yes, Splunk Enterprise offers a 60-day free trial that does not require a credit card to begin.
SourceNew Relic Logs: What is the Pro plan pricing?
The Pro Edition costs 349 dollars per user per year for full platform users, or 418.80 dollars per month. Unlimited full platform users are included.
SourceRelated pages
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