Tired of consumption-based monitoring bills that spike without warning?
Auvik delivers predictable per-device pricing across network, infrastructure, and edge devices – no hidden ingestion fees, no per-user charges. Unlike Datadog’s consumption-based model or SolarWinds’ complex on-premise licensing, Auvik includes unlimited users and unlimited sites with full Basic and Core feature access – no credit card required. 14-day free trial available.
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Auvik’s pricing strategy addresses the #1 complaint about enterprise monitoring platforms: unpredictable costs.
While tools like Datadog charge per-host plus consumption-based data ingestion (resulting in $5K-50K+/month bills for mid-sized networks), Auvik uses transparent per-device pricing across three categories. You know exactly what you’ll pay each month—no surprise charges for data spikes, custom metrics, or additional users.
This makes Auvik particularly attractive for MSPs managing multiple client networks, IT teams with distributed sites, and budget-conscious organizations replacing legacy tools like SolarWinds or PRTG.
Auvik automatically discovers your entire network and categorizes devices into three billing tiers:
Real-world example from Auvik Support: A network with 50 users typically has 3-4 billable network devices (firewall + switches), 2-3 infrastructure devices (servers/hypervisors), and 50+ non-billable devices monitored for free.
| Feature | Basic | Core |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Users, Sites, Endpoints | Yes | Yes |
| Automated Network Discovery, Mapping, Inventory | Yes | Yes |
| Monitoring Across Network, Infrastructure, and Edge Devices | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts and Performance Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration Backups and Version Control | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Device Access | Yes | Yes |
| Global Dashboards | Yes | Yes |
| APIs and Third Party Integrations | Yes | Yes |
| Network Flow Monitoring and Analytics | No | Yes |
| Application Visibility with Machine Learning | No | Yes |
| Advanced Hardware Monitoring | No | Yes |
| Forensic Traffic Data | No | Yes |
| Centralized Syslog Collection | No | Yes |
| Syslog Search, Filter, Export | No | Yes |
| Unified Troubleshooting Dashboards | No | Yes |
Perfect for teams needing comprehensive visibility without advanced traffic analysis:
Who should choose Basic:
Adds network flow analysis and ML-powered application visibility:
Who should choose Core:
Datadog’s pricing starts at $15/host/month (Pro tier) or $23/host/month (Enterprise tier), but that’s just the beginning:
G2 reviewer quote: “Datadog gets expensive fast if you’re not careful what you ingest.”
Real example: Coinbase reportedly spent $65 million/year on Datadog (2023 earnings call).
Scenario: Mid-sized company with 20 network devices (switches/routers/firewalls), 10 servers, 20 workstations
| Platform | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Auvik Core | $800-1,200 | $9,600-14,400 |
| Datadog Pro + NPM | $5,000-8,000+ | $60,000-96,000+ |
| Datadog Enterprise + NPM | $8,000-15,000+ | $96,000-180,000+ |
Cost savings with Auvik: 60-85% less than Datadog for network monitoring
Important caveat: Datadog provides application performance monitoring (APM) and full-stack observability that Auvik doesn’t offer. The comparison is specifically for network infrastructure monitoring—Auvik’s core strength.
Auvik advantage: Cloud-based (no server costs), automatic updates, elastic scaling
Auvik advantage: Unlimited sensors/metrics, unlimited users, modern UI (PRTG’s interface is from 2010s)
| Feature | Auvik | Datadog | SolarWinds | PRTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Per-device | Per-host + consumption | Perpetual + maintenance | Per-sensor |
| Users | Unlimited | Per-seat licensing | 5 users standard | Limited on higher tiers |
| Sites | Unlimited | N/A | Single instance | Requires distributed probes |
| Infrastructure | Cloud (no servers) | Cloud (agents required) | On-premise (servers required) | On-premise (servers required) |
| Updates | Automatic | Automatic | Manual patches | Manual patches |
| MSP Multi-Tenancy | Native | Complex setup | Not supported | Not supported |
For a deeper look at how these tools compare across features and use cases, see our roundup of the best Auvik alternatives.
Auvik uses tiered volume pricing – as your managed device count grows, the per-device rate decreases. Discounts apply within each device category separately.
An MSP managing 20 clients, each averaging 10 billable devices (200 total):
Unlimited users means your entire MSP team gets access without per-seat charges – a significant advantage over tools like NinjaOne that use per-endpoint or per-technician pricing.
Auvik offers a 14-day free trial with access to both Basic and Core features – no credit card required.
Why MSPs choose Auvik: Datadog and SolarWinds require complex multi-tenant configuration. PRTG’s sensor-based model becomes expensive at scale. Auvik was built for multi-client management from day one.
Why multi-site teams choose Auvik: SolarWinds requires separate instances per site. PRTG needs distributed probes with additional licensing. Auvik handles multi-site natively.
Auvik lists pricing as “On Request” because costs depend on your specific device mix and volume. Here is the fastest path to an accurate quote:
For 500+ devices or multi-year contracts:
Auvik SaaS Management is a separate product with its own pricing model, distinct from network monitoring.
SaaS Management integrates with Auvik’s network monitoring platform, providing visibility into both network infrastructure and the SaaS applications running on it.
For network-first IT teams and MSPs, Auvik’s pricing delivers strong value per dollar. The predictable per-device model, unlimited users and sites, and zero infrastructure overhead make it easy to budget for and justify internally.
The 14-day free trial removes the guesswork – you see exactly what you will pay before committing. For organizations tired of surprise bills from consumption-based platforms, that transparency alone is worth the evaluation.
Start with the trial, gather accurate device counts, and compare quotes against alternatives. The numbers tend to speak for themselves.
For more options, explore our Auvik alternatives comparison or browse our network monitoring category for additional tools.
Auvik charges per managed device across three billing categories: network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers) at the highest rate, infrastructure devices (servers, hypervisors) at a mid-tier rate, and edge devices (workstations, laptops) at the lowest rate. You choose either the Basic or Core tier for your entire subscription, and your monthly cost is calculated from device counts within each category.
Unlimited users, unlimited sites, and all non-billable devices (access points, printers, IoT) are included at no extra charge. Volume discounts apply as your device count grows.
Auvik per-device pricing varies by device category and volume. Network devices typically start around $25-50/device/month at standard rates. Infrastructure devices and edge devices are priced lower. Volume discounts reduce per-device costs by 10-30% as you scale past 100, 250, and 500 devices. Auvik does not publish fixed pricing – contact sales for an exact quote based on your device mix, or start a 14-day free trial to see your billable device count before requesting pricing.
Auvik billable devices fall into three categories: network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers), infrastructure devices (physical and virtual servers, hypervisors like VMware and Hyper-V), and edge devices (workstations and laptops). All other discovered devices are non-billable and monitored free, including wireless access points, printers, IoT devices, UPS units, and NAS devices. Auvik automatically categorizes devices during discovery so you can see billable vs non-billable status in your dashboard.
No, Auvik does not offer a permanently free plan. However, Auvik provides a 14-day free trial with access to both Basic and Core features – no credit card required. During the trial, you get full platform access including network discovery, monitoring, configuration backups, and traffic analysis. After 14 days the trial expires automatically with no charges.
No. You select either Basic or Core for your entire subscription. All sites and devices use the same tier – there is no option to run Basic at some locations and Core at others. Basic covers network discovery, monitoring, alerting, and configuration backups. Core adds NetFlow analysis, ML-powered application visibility, advanced server monitoring, forensic traffic data, and centralized syslog.
Auvik uses high-water mark billing – you are charged for the peak number of billable devices active during the billing period. If you temporarily add devices for a migration or project, that peak count applies for the month. You can reduce your count by changing devices to \”unmanaged\” status in Device Settings, which removes them from billing but also stops monitoring and alerting for those devices.
No. The previous 5-device minimum was removed with the October 2025 pricing update. You pay for exactly the number of billable devices on your network. There is also no minimum contract length for monthly billing, though annual contracts typically offer a 10-15% discount.
Yes. Annual payment typically offers a 10-15% discount compared to monthly billing. Most customers choose annual contracts to lock in rates and simplify budgeting. For organizations with 500+ devices or multi-year commitments, additional enterprise discounts of 20-40% may be available through direct negotiation with the Auvik sales team.
Yes. Auvik\’s cloud model allows elastic scaling at any time. Add devices and billing adjusts automatically. Volume discount tiers recalculate as your device count crosses thresholds (100, 250, 500+). You do not need to renegotiate your contract to scale up.
Yes. Each switch in a stack counts as a separate billable device by default. However, you can disable monitoring on individual stack members if you only need visibility into the stack master, which removes those members from billing.
Auvik costs approximately 60-85% less than Datadog for network infrastructure monitoring specifically. Auvik charges a predictable per-device rate with unlimited users, sites, and data collection included. Datadog charges $15-23/host/month base plus $5/host for Network Performance Monitoring, plus consumption-based log ingestion that frequently causes bill spikes. However, Datadog provides application performance monitoring and full-stack observability that Auvik does not offer. Choose Auvik for network monitoring; choose Datadog if APM is your primary need.
Auvik SaaS Management is a separate product with per-user pricing, not device-based billing like network monitoring. Each employee who uses SaaS applications counts as a billable user, and pricing scales with your total employee count. It includes automated SaaS app discovery, license cleanup, onboarding/offboarding workflows, risk alerts, and cost optimization. Contact Auvik for a custom SaaS Management quote based on your organization size.
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