Logging · head to head
Raygun vs Splunk Enterprise
Splunk Enterprise
Logging
Enterprise Search, Monitoring, and Analytics
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Raygun crash Reporting error data is retained for 180 days and Real User Monitoring sessions for only 60 days; longer retention is Enterprise only; Splunk Enterprise splunk Platform and Enterprise Security offerings carry no published rate and require contacting sales for a quote
- They diverge on capability: Raygun covers Crash reporting, Splunk Enterprise covers Log aggregation.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Raygun and Splunk Enterprise actually diverge.
| Attribute | Raygun | Splunk Enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $40/month | On request |
| Founded | 2011 | 2003 |
Identical on both: pricing model (usage-based), free tier (No), 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 Raygun
- Crash reporting
- Real user monitoring
- Performance tracking
- Source maps
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.
Raygun
- Crash and error reporting for web, mobile and backend applicationsnot Splunk Enterprise
- Real user monitoring of front end page load and session performancenot Splunk Enterprise
- Application performance monitoring with request level tracesnot Splunk Enterprise
Splunk Enterprise
- Indexing and searching machine data and logs at enterprise scalenot Raygun
- Security information and event management via Enterprise Securitynot Raygun
- IT service intelligence and infrastructure observabilitynot Raygun
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Raygun
- Crash Reporting error data is retained for 180 days and Real User Monitoring sessions for only 60 days; longer retention is Enterprise only
- Crash Reporting, Real User Monitoring and APM are billed as three separate products, each metered on its own unit of errors, sessions or traces
- A Real User Monitoring session ends after 30 minutes of inactivity, so a single visit spanning breaks is billed as several sessions
- Usage beyond the plan allowance is billed on demand at $0.001 per error and $0.002 per session or trace
- Enterprise plan pricing is custom with no published rate
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
Raygun
$40/month- Basic$40/month
- Core monitoring, unlimited apps and members
- Basic alerts, deployment tracking
- Annual billing saves 33%
- Team$80/month
- Inbound filters and third-party integrations
- Unlimited dashboards and user roles
- Marked as MOST POPULAR plan
- Business$400/month
- SAML SSO and dedicated account manager
- Priority support and quarterly reviews
- Annual billing saves 33%
- Enterprise$undefined/mo
- Custom pricing and compliance requirements
- Unlimited reports and SLA agreements
- Private Slack support
Splunk Enterprise
On request- Starter$undefined/month
- Log aggregation
- Real-time monitoring
- Advanced analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Raygun if
- You need crash reporting.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want real user monitoring.
Choose Splunk Enterprise if
- You need log aggregation.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want real-time monitoring.
Questions people ask
- Is Raygun or Splunk Enterprise better?
- Neither clearly leads. Raygun starts at $40/month and Splunk Enterprise at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Raygun or Splunk Enterprise?
- Raygun starts at $40/month and Splunk Enterprise at On request.
- Does Raygun or Splunk Enterprise run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is Raygun best used for?
- Raygun is most often used for crash and error reporting for web, mobile and backend applications, real user monitoring of front end page load and session performance, application performance monitoring with request level traces. Of those, crash and error reporting for web, mobile and backend applications and real user monitoring of front end page load and session performance are not what Splunk Enterprise is typically brought in for.
- What can Raygun do that Splunk Enterprise cannot?
- Raygun covers Crash reporting, Real user monitoring, Performance tracking, Source maps. Splunk Enterprise covers Log aggregation, Real-time monitoring, Advanced analytics, Compliance. Both handle API, Webhooks, REST, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Raygun: Does Raygun offer a free trial?
Yes. Raygun offers a free 14-day trial with no credit card required. The trial includes feature access across all products.
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.
SourceRaygun: What is Raygun's pricing model?
Raygun uses a usage-based pricing model with tiered plans starting at $40/month for Basic tier, plus per-event charges ($0.001 to $0.002 per event). Annual billing saves 33% compared to monthly rates.
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.
SourceRaygun: What features are included in the Team plan?
Team plan at $80/month includes inbound filters, third-party integrations, unlimited dashboards, user roles, and is marked as the most popular option. It's positioned between Basic and Business tiers.
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