Sumo Logic vs Datadog

Datadog Cloud SIEM has a published rate of $5 per GB analysed per month when billed annually, with 12 months of retention. Sumo Logic puts its Cloud SIEM in an Enterprise Suite that is quoted by sales, and licenses through Sumo credits. Both are United States vendors. Datadog is easier to price from its page, while Sumo Logic offers unlimited users and a credit model that can be tiered or flexible.

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Both are reviewed in full in our SIEM software ranking: Sumo Logic and Datadog.

1. 01

   Reading the price

   Datadog's page starts Cloud SIEM at $5 per GB analysed per month billed annually, or $7.50 on demand. Sumo Logic shows two plans, Essentials with a trial and Enterprise Suite with a contact-sales button, and no prices. Datadog is the clear winner for anyone who wants a number first.

   Edge: Datadog

2. 02

   Where SIEM sits in the plans

   On Sumo Logic, the plan comparison lists SIEM log ingest as not available on Essentials, so Cloud SIEM needs the Enterprise Suite. Datadog sells Cloud SIEM as its own product, built on log management, with a free trial. Sumo Logic ties SIEM to its dearer plan, which narrows the entry route.

   Edge: Datadog

3. 03

   Licensing model

   Sumo Logic licenses with Sumo credits, in tiers on Essentials and in tiers or Flex on the Enterprise Suite, where Flex bills search separately. Datadog charges per GB analysed, and workflows triggered from security findings are free while other triggers are billed separately. Both have a side meter, so this round is level.

   Depends on the buyer

4. 04

   Retention and users

   Datadog states 12 months of analysis and retention for Cloud SIEM. Sumo Logic lists unlimited users on both plans and log retention of up to 365 days on Essentials, with a customer-defined period on the Enterprise Suite. Sumo Logic's unlimited users help a large SOC, while Datadog's retention figure is clearer for audits.

   Depends on the buyer

5. 05

   Detection content and reach

   Datadog lists 800+ out-of-the-box detection rules and more than 1,000 integrations, with investigations over 15+ months of historical data. Sumo Logic describes entity-centric detection, MITRE ATT&CK mapping and UEBA-driven coverage but gives no rule or integration counts on the page we read. Datadog backs its claims with numbers.

   Edge: Datadog

Does Sumo Logic list its Cloud SIEM price?

No. Its pricing page shows Essentials with a free trial and the Enterprise Suite with a contact-sales button, and no amounts.

What does Datadog Cloud SIEM cost?

Datadog's page lists it as starting at $5 per GB analysed per month billed annually, or $7.50 on demand, with volume discounts via sales from 1.2 billion events a month.

Can I use Sumo Logic Essentials for SIEM?

The plan comparison shows SIEM log ingest as N/A for Essentials, so Cloud SIEM sits in the Enterprise Suite.

• Sumo Logic pricing page: two plans, contact sales, unlimited users, credit tiers and Flex, SIEM ingest N/A on Essentials, retention, entity-centric detection and MITRE ATT&CK mapping.
• Sumo Logic contact page: headquartered in Redwood City, California.
• Datadog Cloud SIEM pricing: $5 per GB annual, $7.50 on-demand, 12 months retention, 800+ detection rules, workflow billing, volume discounts from 1.2B events per month, free trial.
• Datadog Cloud SIEM product page: built on log management, 1,000+ integrations, 15+ months of historical data.