OpenObserve vs WorkOS: Pricing Comparison (2026)
OpenObserve starts at Free. WorkOS starts at $125/mo. OpenObserve is $125/mo cheaper on the entry tier than WorkOS.
See price history: OpenObserve · WorkOS
OpenObserve is a Datadog/Splunk/New Relic alternative positioned on transparent pay-as-you-go pricing with no per-seat or per-host fees. Cloud PAYG: $0.50/GB ingestion + $0.01/GB query (30% off with annual commit). Includes 15-month metrics retention + 30-day non-metrics retention default. Enterprise adds SSO/RBAC, AI SRE agent, BYO bucket infinite retention. Self-hosted OSS is free; Self-hosted Enterprise free up to 50GB/day.
Enterprise-ready authentication + user management, positioned as the alternative to building SSO/SCIM/directory sync from scratch. Distinctive per-connection pricing model — $125/mo per SSO connection (vs Clerk's bundled 1 free SSO on Pro). AuthKit free for first 1M users. Popular with B2B SaaS that need to close enterprise deals requiring SAML, SCIM, and audit logs — the "unlock enterprise revenue" tool.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | OpenObserve monthly | OpenObserve annual | WorkOS monthly | WorkOS annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloud Professional (PAYG) / AuthKit Free | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Cloud Enterprise / SSO | custom | custom | 125 | 125 |
| 3 | Self-hosted (OSS) / Directory Sync | 0 | 0 | 125 | 125 |
| 4 | Self-hosted Enterprise / Enterprise | 0 | 0 | custom | custom |
What each is best for
OpenObserve is a Datadog/Splunk/New Relic alternative positioned on transparent pay-as-you-go pricing with no per-seat or per-host fees. Cloud PAYG: $0.50/GB ingestion + $0.01/GB query (30% off with annual commit). Includes 15-month metrics retention + 30-day non-metrics retention default. Enterprise adds SSO/RBAC, AI SRE agent, BYO bucket infinite retention. Self-hosted OSS is free; Self-hosted Enterprise free up to 50GB/day.
Enterprise-ready authentication + user management, positioned as the alternative to building SSO/SCIM/directory sync from scratch. Distinctive per-connection pricing model — $125/mo per SSO connection (vs Clerk's bundled 1 free SSO on Pro). AuthKit free for first 1M users. Popular with B2B SaaS that need to close enterprise deals requiring SAML, SCIM, and audit logs — the "unlock enterprise revenue" tool.
At a glance
| OpenObserve | WorkOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Entry price | Free | $125/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Per Usage | — |
| Last verified | August 28, 2026 | August 27, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified August 28, 2026. Tracked daily.