Sumo Logic pricing
Sumo Logic, Inc. · Per GB / usage · Pricing snapshot: June 2026
Sumo Logic Sumo Logic is a cloud-native log analytics and SIEM platform. Its current Flex model makes log ingest free and instead charges credits for storage and scan volume, with tiered rates so infrequently-searched data costs far less than hot data. It uses credit-based (flex): log scan/storage volume consumes credits at tiered rates; metrics and tracing priced separately. Headline pricing: Free tier; credits ~$0.15-$0.36 each (Flex). Free tier: Free plan: $0/month, limited daily ingest, no credit card required. Pricing snapshot: June 2026 - verify current pricing on the vendor's site before relying on these figures.
Source: Sumo Logic, Inc. pricing. Data as of June 2026.
Sumo Logic pricing by product
| Product / signal | Category | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Log Analytics (Flex credits) | Log management | per credit (~1 GB Continuous) | $0.15-$0.36 per credit; ingest free, storage/scan consume credits |
| Metrics | Infrastructure & metrics | per data point per minute (DPM) | Metrics priced separately (DPM) |
| Distributed tracing | Distributed tracing | per span | Tracing priced per span/usage |
Source: Sumo Logic, Inc. pricing. Pricing snapshot: June 2026 - verify current pricing on the vendor's site before relying on these figures.
Per-product notes
- Log Analytics (Flex credits) (per credit (~1 GB Continuous)): 1 GB = 1.0 credit Continuous, 0.5 Frequent, 0.3 Cloud Flex, 0.10 Infrequent.
- Metrics (per data point per minute (DPM)): Infrastructure metrics billed by data points per minute, separate from log credits.
- Distributed tracing (per span): Tracing is a separate usage meter from logs.
At a glance
| Cost factor | Sumo Logic |
|---|---|
| Company | Sumo Logic, Inc. |
| Pricing model | Credit-based (Flex): log scan/storage volume consumes credits at tiered rates; metrics and tracing priced separately |
| Primary billing unit | Per GB / usage |
| Headline price | Free tier; credits ~$0.15-$0.36 each (Flex) |
| Covers | Log management, Infrastructure & metrics, Distributed tracing |
| Free tier | Free plan: $0/month, limited daily ingest, no credit card required. |
Source: Sumo Logic, Inc. pricing page. Data as of June 2026.
Cost pros & cons
Where Sumo Logic saves money
- Flex makes ingest free -- you pay for storage and scanning
- Tiered analytics (Continuous to Infrequent) cuts cost of cold data
- Has a permanent free plan and strong SIEM/security heritage
Watch-outs
- Credit-based pricing is abstract and hard to map to dollars
- Scan-based billing can surprise on heavy querying
- Metrics and tracing are separate meters from log credits
Accuracy note: Sumo Logic prices in credits ($0.15-$0.36 each) under the Flex model where ingest is free but storage and scan consume credits; the exact credit weight depends on the analytics tier. Verify on the pricing page.
Sumo Logic vs similar vendors
How Sumo Logic compares with other observability vendors:
| Vendor | Primary billing | Headline price | Free tier? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumo Logic (this vendor) | Per GB / usage | Free tier; credits ~$0.15-$0.36 each (Flex) | Yes |
| 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 |
| Dynatrace | Per host | Full-stack from ~$69/mo per 8 GiB host | No |
| Honeycomb | Per event / volume | Free 20M events; Pro from $130/100M events | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Sumo Logic cost?
Sumo Logic uses credit-based (flex): log scan/storage volume consumes credits at tiered rates; metrics and tracing priced separately. Headline: Free tier; credits ~$0.15-$0.36 each (Flex). The per-product rates: Log Analytics (Flex credits) $0.15-$0.36 per credit; ingest free, storage/scan consume credits; Metrics Metrics priced separately (DPM); Distributed tracing Tracing priced per span/usage. Pricing snapshot: June 2026 - verify current pricing on the vendor's site before relying on these figures.
Does Sumo Logic have a free tier?
Yes. Free plan: $0/month, limited daily ingest, no credit card required.
How is Sumo Logic billed?
Sumo Logic bills primarily per gb / usage. Credit-based (Flex): log scan/storage volume consumes credits at tiered rates; metrics and tracing priced separately Sumo Logic prices in credits ($0.15-$0.36 each) under the Flex model where ingest is free but storage and scan consume credits; the exact credit weight depends on the analytics tier. Verify on the pricing page.
What should I watch for in Sumo Logic pricing?
Watch-outs: Credit-based pricing is abstract and hard to map to dollars; Scan-based billing can surprise on heavy querying; Metrics and tracing are separate meters from log credits. Sumo Logic prices in credits ($0.15-$0.36 each) under the Flex model where ingest is free but storage and scan consume credits; the exact credit weight depends on the analytics tier. Verify on the pricing page.
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Source & accuracy
Figures are a dated snapshot from Sumo Logic, Inc.'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