Postman vs Splunk Observability Cloud: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Postman starts at $19/mo. Splunk Observability Cloud starts at Free. Splunk Observability Cloud is $19/mo cheaper on the entry tier than Postman.
See price history: Postman · Splunk Observability Cloud
The API development platform that defined the category, used by 30M+ developers at 500K+ companies. Positioned as the shared workspace for API design, testing, monitoring, and documentation. Distinctive for its collection-based workflow that made API testing collaborative before Insomnia and Bruno existed. Priced $14-$29/user/mo across Free/Basic/Professional plus custom Enterprise. Also offers Postman AI Agent Builder (2024 launch) for AI-powered API workflows. Founded 2014 in Bangalore, $5.6B valuation (2021 Series D). Public API network hosts 200K+ published APIs.
Splunk Observability Cloud is Cisco-owned enterprise observability with three quote-based pricing models: Entity (per-host, predictable), Ingest (per data volume, unlimited searches), and Workload (aligned to search patterns). Includes Infrastructure Monitoring, APM, Digital Experience Analytics, Log Observer, and IT Service Intelligence in one platform. No public list prices — all deals go through sales. 14-day free trial available. Acquired by Cisco in 2024.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | Postman monthly | Postman annual | Splunk Observability Cloud monthly | Splunk Observability Cloud annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free / Entity Pricing | 0 | 0 | custom | custom |
| 2 | Basic / Ingest Pricing | 19 | 14 | custom | custom |
| 3 | Professional / Workload Pricing | 39 | 29 | custom | custom |
| 4 | Enterprise | custom | custom | — | — |
What each is best for
The API development platform that defined the category, used by 30M+ developers at 500K+ companies. Positioned as the shared workspace for API design, testing, monitoring, and documentation. Distinctive for its collection-based workflow that made API testing collaborative before Insomnia and Bruno existed. Priced $14-$29/user/mo across Free/Basic/Professional plus custom Enterprise. Also offers Postman AI Agent Builder (2024 launch) for AI-powered API workflows. Founded 2014 in Bangalore, $5.6B valuation (2021 Series D). Public API network hosts 200K+ published APIs.
Splunk Observability Cloud is Cisco-owned enterprise observability with three quote-based pricing models: Entity (per-host, predictable), Ingest (per data volume, unlimited searches), and Workload (aligned to search patterns). Includes Infrastructure Monitoring, APM, Digital Experience Analytics, Log Observer, and IT Service Intelligence in one platform. No public list prices — all deals go through sales. 14-day free trial available. Acquired by Cisco in 2024.
At a glance
| Postman | Splunk Observability Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Entry price | $19/mo | Free |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | — | Per Usage |
| Last verified | August 30, 2026 | August 27, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified August 30, 2026. Tracked daily.