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OVHcloud vs Splunk Enterprise Security
Splunk Enterprise Security
Cybersecurity
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: OVHcloud public Cloud pricing table lists a scheduled price change with a column labeled Price on April 1, 2026, showing current rates are promotional and set to change on that date; Splunk Enterprise Security splunk Enterprise Security is licensed separately from the Splunk platform, so a SIEM deployment needs both
- They diverge on capability: OVHcloud covers Public Cloud, 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 OVHcloud and Splunk Enterprise Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | OVHcloud | Splunk Enterprise Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €3.5/month | On request |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, Api, Cli | Web, Api |
| Category | Cloud | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 1999 | 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 OVHcloud
- Public Cloud
- Private Cloud
- Bare Metal Servers
- Managed Kubernetes
- Object Storage
- Block Storage
- Load Balancers
- Databases
Only in Splunk Enterprise Security
- Security monitoring
- Incident review
- Risk-based alerting
- Threat intelligence
- Investigation workbench
- MITRE ATT&CK mapping
- Automated response
- Compliance reporting
Both cover
- ISO 27001
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
OVHcloud
- Managed Kubernetes container orchestration for cloud-native applicationsnot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Virtual machine instances with customizable CPU, RAM, and IOPSnot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Object storage with S3-compatible API for scalable data archivalnot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Managed databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and ClickHousenot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Private network connectivity with vRack for multi-AZ isolationnot Splunk Enterprise Security
Splunk Enterprise Security
- Running a security operations centre on Splunk indexed log datanot OVHcloud
- Correlation searches, risk based alerting and incident investigationnot OVHcloud
- Compliance reporting from pooled security telemetrynot OVHcloud
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
OVHcloud
- Public Cloud pricing table lists a scheduled price change with a column labeled Price on April 1, 2026, showing current rates are promotional and set to change on that date
- Free network traffic and free Object Storage API calls exclude the Asia-Pacific region
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
OVHcloud
€3.5/month- Public Cloud Starter$3.5/month
- 1 vCPU
- 1 GB RAM
- 10 GB storage
- Bare Metal$49/month
- Dedicated hardware
- High performance
- Full control
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 OVHcloud if
- You need public cloud.
- You work on Linux, Windows, Api, Cli.
- You also want private cloud.
Choose Splunk Enterprise Security if
- You need security monitoring.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want incident review.
Questions people ask
- Is OVHcloud or Splunk Enterprise Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. OVHcloud starts at €3.5/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, OVHcloud or Splunk Enterprise Security?
- OVHcloud starts at €3.5/month and Splunk Enterprise Security at On request.
- Does OVHcloud or Splunk Enterprise Security run on more platforms?
- OVHcloud runs on Linux, Windows, Api, Cli. Splunk Enterprise Security runs on Web, Api.
- What is OVHcloud best used for?
- OVHcloud is most often used for managed kubernetes container orchestration for cloud-native applications, virtual machine instances with customizable cpu, ram, and iops, object storage with s3-compatible api for scalable data archival, managed databases including postgresql, mysql, mongodb, and clickhouse. Of those, managed kubernetes container orchestration for cloud-native applications and virtual machine instances with customizable cpu, ram, and iops are not what Splunk Enterprise Security is typically brought in for.
- What can OVHcloud do that Splunk Enterprise Security cannot?
- OVHcloud covers Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Bare Metal Servers, Managed Kubernetes. Splunk Enterprise Security covers Security monitoring, Incident review, Risk-based alerting, Threat intelligence. Both handle ISO 27001.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
OVHcloud: How does OVHcloud charge for cloud services?
OVHcloud offers pay-as-you-go pricing for compute, storage, and bandwidth. Specific per-unit costs are accessed through the pricing calculator on the vendor site.
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.
SourceOVHcloud: Are there savings plans for OVHcloud services?
OVHcloud mentions savings plan options on its services pages, but pricing discounts and commitment terms are not detailed on the homepage.
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.
SourceOVHcloud: What is the cost of OVHcloud zero inter-AZ fees?
OVHcloud advertises zero inter-AZ (availability zone) fees for data transfers within its network. Monthly subscription rates for individual services are not published on the vendor homepage.
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