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Log Ingestion Cost Calculator

Estimate observability or SIEM log cost from daily ingestion, retention, indexing and archive price assumptions.

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Planning estimate only. Observability and SIEM platforms may price ingest, indexing, retention, search and archive separately. Enter the rates from the plan you are evaluating.
Monthly ingested volume3,000 GB
Ingestion cost$1,500.00
Hot retention cost$90.00
Archive cost$0.00
Estimated monthly total$1,590.00
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Why use this log ingestion cost calculator?

Use this free log ingestion cost calculator directly in your browser. There is no account to create and the result appears immediately.

How to use it

Start with the inputs shown above, review the assumptions or options, then generate the result. Where the tool creates a file, keep the original until you have opened and checked the downloaded output.

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Ingestion Cost Calculator free?

Yes. The core tool is free to use without creating an account.

Do I need an account to use Log Ingestion Cost Calculator?

No. You can use the core Toolbox workflow without signing up.

Does Log Ingestion Cost Calculator work on mobile?

Yes. Toolbox is designed for modern mobile and desktop browsers, although complex file workflows can be easier on a larger screen.

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Last QA update: 30 September 2026.

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30 September 2026 – source/indexation status, metadata and correction pathway reviewed. Engineering tools display the automated verification label only when they are inside the passing Part 3 verification scope.