Who is each tool for?
Sp
Splunk
Enterprises with heavy log analysis and security requirements
Pr
Prometheus
Teams wanting powerful open-source metrics monitoring with PromQL
Pros and Cons
Sp
Splunk
Pros
- Industry-leading search capabilities
- Powerful SPL query language
- Strong security and compliance
- Extensive app marketplace
Cons
- Expensive licensing model
- Resource-intensive deployment
- Steep learning curve for SPL
Pr
Prometheus
Pros
- Powerful PromQL query language
- Excellent Kubernetes integration
- Active open-source community
- Pull-based model is firewall-friendly
Cons
- Limited long-term storage by default
- No built-in dashboards (needs Grafana)
- High cardinality can be challenging
Feature Comparison
Feature
Sp
SplunkPr
PrometheusAPM
7
5
Log Management
10
3
Infrastructure Monitoring
8
9
Alerting
8.5
8.5
Integrations
8.5
8.5
Ease of Use
6.5
7
Support
9
7
Value for Money
6
10
Overall Score
8.6
8.9
Pricing
Sp
Splunk
Custom pricing
Pricing varies by data volume and features. Contact Splunk for a custom quote.
Pr
Prometheus
Free / Open Source
Pricing varies by data volume and features. Contact Prometheus for a custom quote.
Our Verdict
Both Splunk and Prometheus are excellent observability platforms. Prometheus edges ahead with a score of 8.9/10, particularly excelling in Infrastructure Monitoring and Ease of Use.
