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ShotSpotter vs Splunk Enterprise Security
Splunk Enterprise Security
Cybersecurity
The platform for operational intelligence
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- On request
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ShotSpotter shotSpotter now trades as SoundThinking and shotspotter.com redirects to soundthinking.com; Splunk Enterprise Security splunk Enterprise Security is licensed separately from the Splunk platform, so a SIEM deployment needs both
- They diverge on capability: ShotSpotter covers Gunshot Detection, 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 ShotSpotter and Splunk Enterprise Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | ShotSpotter | Splunk Enterprise Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $5000/month | On request |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Api |
| Category | Government | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 1996 | 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 ShotSpotter
- Gunshot Detection
- Location Triangulation
- Real-time Alerts
- Forensic Analysis
- Historical Data
- CAD Systems
- 911 Centers
- Camera Systems
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.
ShotSpotter
- Gunshot detection and location alerting for police departmentsnot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Directing patrol response to outdoor firearm dischargesnot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Building incident data for law enforcement analysisnot Splunk Enterprise Security
Splunk Enterprise Security
- Running a security operations centre on Splunk indexed log datanot ShotSpotter
- Correlation searches, risk based alerting and incident investigationnot ShotSpotter
- Compliance reporting from pooled security telemetrynot ShotSpotter
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ShotSpotter
- ShotSpotter now trades as SoundThinking and shotspotter.com redirects to soundthinking.com
- No pricing is published; the site routes to contact and demo requests with no published rate, minimum or cost driver
- The service depends on an acoustic sensor array installed across a defined coverage area rather than being software alone
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
ShotSpotter
$5000/month- Detection Service$5000/month
- Gunshot Detection
- Real-time Alerts
- Forensic Reports
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 ShotSpotter if
- You need gunshot detection.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want location triangulation.
Choose Splunk Enterprise Security if
- You need security monitoring.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want incident review.
Questions people ask
- Is ShotSpotter or Splunk Enterprise Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. ShotSpotter starts at $5000/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, ShotSpotter or Splunk Enterprise Security?
- ShotSpotter starts at $5000/month and Splunk Enterprise Security at On request.
- Does ShotSpotter or Splunk Enterprise Security run on more platforms?
- ShotSpotter runs on Web, Ios, Android. Splunk Enterprise Security runs on Web, Api.
- What is ShotSpotter best used for?
- ShotSpotter is most often used for gunshot detection and location alerting for police departments, directing patrol response to outdoor firearm discharges, building incident data for law enforcement analysis. Of those, gunshot detection and location alerting for police departments and directing patrol response to outdoor firearm discharges are not what Splunk Enterprise Security is typically brought in for.
- What can ShotSpotter do that Splunk Enterprise Security cannot?
- ShotSpotter covers Gunshot Detection, Location Triangulation, Real-time Alerts, Forensic Analysis. Splunk Enterprise Security covers Security monitoring, Incident review, Risk-based alerting, Threat intelligence.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ShotSpotter: Does SoundThinking publish ShotSpotter pricing?
No. SoundThinking does not disclose ShotSpotter pricing on their website. Interested municipalities and organizations must request a consultation, contact the sales team, or book a demo.
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.
SourceShotSpotter: How do I get a ShotSpotter quote?
SoundThinking directs prospects to book a demo, contact them directly, or request a consultation through their website. No self-serve pricing, calculator, or trial is available.
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.
SourceShotSpotter: Who is ShotSpotter for?
ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system designed for law enforcement and municipalities to improve public safety response.
SourceRelated pages
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