Cybersecurity · head to head
Snyk vs Splunk Enterprise Security
Splunk Enterprise Security
Cybersecurity
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The short version
- Only Snyk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Snyk free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month; Splunk Enterprise Security splunk Enterprise Security is licensed separately from the Splunk platform, so a SIEM deployment needs both
- They diverge on capability: Snyk covers Open source security, 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 Snyk and Splunk Enterprise Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | Snyk | Splunk Enterprise Security |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, CLI, IDE integrations | Web, Api |
| Founded | 2015 | 2003 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cybersecurity).
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 Snyk
- Open source security
- Code security (SAST)
- Container security
- IaC security
- License compliance
- Fix PRs
- Priority scoring
- Developer IDE integration
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
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud
- SOC2 Type 2
- ISO 27001
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Snyk
- Vulnerability scanningnot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Application securitynot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Infrastructure as Code securitynot Splunk Enterprise Security
- Container securitynot Splunk Enterprise Security
Splunk Enterprise Security
- Running a security operations centre on Splunk indexed log datanot Snyk
- Correlation searches, risk based alerting and incident investigationnot Snyk
- Compliance reporting from pooled security telemetrynot Snyk
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Snyk
- Free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
- Free and Team plans count only contributing developers making commits within 90 days; public contributions do not count
- Enterprise plan requires custom pricing and sales contact
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
Snyk
Free- FreeFree
- SCA scanning
- SAST scanning
- IaC and Container scanning
- Team$25/month
- 1000 Code tests
- 100 projects
- Jira integration
- Ignite$105/month
- Unlimited tests
- Unlimited projects
- Custom security rules
- Enterprise$null/custom
- Zero-day prevention
- Unified AppSec control
- Full SDLC automation
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 Snyk if
- You need open source security.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
- You also want code security (sast).
Choose Splunk Enterprise Security if
- You need security monitoring.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want incident review.
Questions people ask
- Is Snyk or Splunk Enterprise Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. Snyk starts at Free 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, Snyk or Splunk Enterprise Security?
- Snyk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Snyk and On request for Splunk Enterprise Security.
- Does Snyk or Splunk Enterprise Security run on more platforms?
- Snyk runs on Web, CLI, IDE integrations. Splunk Enterprise Security runs on Web, Api.
- Can I use Snyk for free?
- Yes. Snyk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Splunk Enterprise Security starts at On request.
- What is Snyk best used for?
- Snyk is most often used for vulnerability scanning, application security, infrastructure as code security, container security. Of those, vulnerability scanning and application security are not what Splunk Enterprise Security is typically brought in for.
- What can Snyk do that Splunk Enterprise Security cannot?
- Snyk covers Open source security, Code security (SAST), Container security, IaC security. Splunk Enterprise Security covers Security monitoring, Incident review, Risk-based alerting, Threat intelligence. Both handle AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, SOC2 Type 2.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Snyk: How much does Snyk cost?
Snyk offers a free plan with limited tests, Team plan at $25/month per contributing developer, Ignite at $1260/year, and custom Enterprise pricing. Contributing developers are those who made commits to private repos within the last 90 days.
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.
SourceSnyk: What does Snyk's Team plan include?
The Team plan at $25/month includes 1000 Code tests, up to 100 projects, Jira integration, next business day support, and all features from the free plan including SCA, SAST, IaC and Container scanning.
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.
SourceSnyk: Is there a free version of Snyk?
Yes, Snyk offers a free plan with full platform access including SCA, SAST, IaC and Container scanning. The free tier includes 200 Open Source tests, 100 Code tests, 300 IaC tests, 100 Container tests, and up to 5 projects.
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