Splunk AppDynamics pricing
Splunk (Cisco) · Per vCPU · Pricing snapshot: June 2026
Splunk AppDynamics AppDynamics (now part of Cisco/Splunk) is an enterprise APM platform priced per vCPU rather than per host -- a model that scales with the compute you monitor. Editions range from Infrastructure to Premium (APM) to Enterprise, with RUM and synthetics as add-ons. It uses per-vcpu/core: apm, infrastructure and enterprise editions priced per vcpu per month. Headline pricing: APM (Premium) ~$33/vCPU/mo. 15-day free trial; no permanent free tier. Pricing snapshot: June 2026 - verify current pricing on the vendor's site before relying on these figures.
Source: Splunk (Cisco) pricing. Data as of June 2026.
Splunk AppDynamics pricing by product
| Product / signal | Category | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Edition (APM) | APM | per vCPU / month | $33/vCPU/mo (annual) |
| Infrastructure Edition | Infrastructure & metrics | per vCPU / month | $6/vCPU/mo |
| Enterprise Edition | APM | per vCPU / month | $50/vCPU/mo |
| Real User Monitoring | RUM | per 1,000 sessions / month | $0.06 per 1,000 sessions |
| Distributed tracing | Distributed tracing | bundled in APM | Bundled in APM editions |
Source: Splunk (Cisco) pricing. Pricing snapshot: June 2026 - verify current pricing on the vendor's site before relying on these figures.
Per-product notes
- Premium Edition (APM) (per vCPU / month): Core APM edition; billed per vCPU/core monitored, billed annually.
- Infrastructure Edition (per vCPU / month): Infrastructure-only monitoring edition.
- Enterprise Edition (per vCPU / month): Full enterprise edition with business transaction and database visibility.
- Real User Monitoring (per 1,000 sessions / month): RUM add-on billed per 1,000 sessions.
- Distributed tracing (bundled in APM): Business-transaction tracing is included with APM editions.
At a glance
| Cost factor | Splunk AppDynamics |
|---|---|
| Company | Splunk (Cisco) |
| Pricing model | Per-vCPU/core: APM, Infrastructure and Enterprise editions priced per vCPU per month |
| Primary billing unit | Per vCPU |
| Headline price | APM (Premium) ~$33/vCPU/mo |
| Covers | APM, Infrastructure & metrics, RUM, Distributed tracing |
| Free tier | 15-day free trial; no permanent free tier. |
Source: Splunk (Cisco) pricing page. Data as of June 2026.
Cost pros & cons
Where AppDynamics saves money
- Per-vCPU billing maps to compute, not host count
- Deep business-transaction and database visibility for enterprises
- Backed by Cisco/Splunk ecosystem and support
Watch-outs
- Per-vCPU adds up fast on large multi-core fleets
- No permanent free tier; enterprise-oriented contracts
- Now consolidating under Splunk -- product roadmap in flux
Accuracy note: AppDynamics per-vCPU editions ($6 Infra / $33 Premium / $50 Enterprise) are list rates billed annually; RUM ($0.06/1K sessions) and synthetics are add-ons. Verify on the pricing page or your contract.
Splunk AppDynamics vs similar vendors
How Splunk AppDynamics compares with other observability vendors:
| Vendor | Primary billing | Headline price | Free tier? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splunk AppDynamics (this vendor) | Per vCPU | APM (Premium) ~$33/vCPU/mo | No |
| Datadog | Per host | APM from $31/host/mo (annual) | Yes |
| New Relic | Per GB / usage | 100 GB/mo free, then $0.40/GB + per-user | Yes |
| Grafana Cloud | Per GB / usage | Free tier, then Pro from $19/mo + usage | Yes |
| Sentry | Per event / volume | Free 5K errors; Team from $26/mo | No |
| Dynatrace | Per host | Full-stack from ~$69/mo per 8 GiB host | No |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Splunk AppDynamics cost?
Splunk AppDynamics uses per-vcpu/core: apm, infrastructure and enterprise editions priced per vcpu per month. Headline: APM (Premium) ~$33/vCPU/mo. The per-product rates: Premium Edition (APM) $33/vCPU/mo (annual); Infrastructure Edition $6/vCPU/mo; Enterprise Edition $50/vCPU/mo; Real User Monitoring $0.06 per 1,000 sessions; Distributed tracing Bundled in APM editions. Pricing snapshot: June 2026 - verify current pricing on the vendor's site before relying on these figures.
Does Splunk AppDynamics have a free tier?
No permanent free tier. 15-day free trial; no permanent free tier.
How is Splunk AppDynamics billed?
Splunk AppDynamics bills primarily per vcpu. Per-vCPU/core: APM, Infrastructure and Enterprise editions priced per vCPU per month AppDynamics per-vCPU editions ($6 Infra / $33 Premium / $50 Enterprise) are list rates billed annually; RUM ($0.06/1K sessions) and synthetics are add-ons. Verify on the pricing page or your contract.
What should I watch for in Splunk AppDynamics pricing?
Watch-outs: Per-vCPU adds up fast on large multi-core fleets; No permanent free tier; enterprise-oriented contracts; Now consolidating under Splunk -- product roadmap in flux. AppDynamics per-vCPU editions ($6 Infra / $33 Premium / $50 Enterprise) are list rates billed annually; RUM ($0.06/1K sessions) and synthetics are add-ons. Verify on the pricing page or your contract.
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Source & accuracy
Figures are a dated snapshot from Splunk (Cisco)'s pricing page (Pricing snapshot: June 2026). Observability pricing is modular and volatile - it varies by tier, region, retention, volume and negotiated discounts - so verify current prices on the vendor's page before purchasing. This is an informational comparison, not a quote. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-21