SolarWinds Security Event Manager Pricing Overview

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SolarWinds Security Event Manager Pricing Key Insights

Last updated on Apr 09, 2026

SolarWinds Security Event Manager offers 2 pricing editions, starting from $2,649 to $4,858. SolarWinds Security Event Manager pricing tiers are designed to support different usage levels and team sizes. SolarWinds Security Event Manager also offers a free trial. Compare the SolarWinds Security Event Manager pricing table below to figure out the best fit for your needs. Some plans may require you to contact SolarWinds Worldwide LLC for custom pricing.

Workstation — $2,649 / Per Year

Universal — $4,858 / Per Year

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*Pricing information is supplied by the software provider or retrieved from publicly accessible pricing materials. Final cost negotiations must be conducted with the seller.

Universal

Starting at $4,858.00

Per Year

Universal nodes include non-agent devices, such as switches, routers, and firewalls, as well as systems running Windows Server or a Unix operating system. Includes:

Workstation

Starting at $2,649.00

Per Year

Workstation nodes include desktop systems that run Windows for Workstations and the SEM Agent. Includes:

SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM) pricing is designed to provide customers with maximum flexibility and choice, providing a unified SIEM solution with pricing models based on nodes or workstations, ensuring cost predictability and seamless scalability as your network infrastructure and security needs grow.

Security Event Manager Use Cases:
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
User Provisioning and Governance Tools
SIEM Tools
Log Management
Compliance Reporting (HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX)
File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)
Active Response & Automated Remediation
User Activity Monitoring
Network Security Monitoring
USB Defender & Policy Enforcement
Cyberthreat Intelligence Framework
Microsoft IIS Log Analysis
Firewall Security Management
Event Correlation & Normalization
Forensic Analysis
Insider Threat Detection
Centralized Log Retention
Threat Detection & Response (TDR)
Workstation Security Auditing
Network Security Alerts

Pricing information for SolarWinds Security Event Manager is supplied by the software provider or retrieved from publicly accessible pricing materials. Final cost negotiations to purchase SolarWinds Security Event Manager must be conducted with the seller.

Pricing information was last updated on March 23, 2026

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Datadog Free	$0Per host, per month	Core collection and visualization features Discussion Group Supported 1-Day Metric Retention Up to 5 Hosts Out-of-the-Box Dashboards 400+ Integrations Host and Container Maps Enterprise-Grade Security Unlimited User Accounts
CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform Falcon Pro	Free Trial	Provides superior protection from cyber attacks, detects malicious activity, and offers immediate response capabilities for your business. Next-Generation Antivirus Threat Intelligence USB Device Control Host Firewall Control
Microsoft Sentinel Pay-As-You-Go	Pay As You Go	Effective Per GB Price - $2.46 Savings Over Pay as You Go: N/A Pay-As-You-Go

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