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New Relic vs Pulumi: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of New Relic and Pulumi. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Both New Relic and Pulumi offer free plans. New Relic has 4 pricing tiers while Pulumi has 4.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

New Relic vs Pulumi: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureNew RelicPulumi
Starting PriceCustom pricing$40/mo
Number of Plans44
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

New Relic and Pulumi are both priced at Custom pricing, making them equally accessible Dev Tools. Together they offer 8 pricing plans with 47 features compared, so the best choice comes down to which features match your needs.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Dev Tools needs.

Pricing Plans
New Relic
New Relic
Try it free
Tier 1
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 100 GB data ingest i
  • Automatic logs obfuscation i
  • Unlimited basic
  • One free full platform user
  • Access to 50+ capabilities
  • Data retention
Start with Free
Individual
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • IaC state management
  • Unlimited projects, stacks, and environments
  • Unlimited updates and history
  • 500 free deployments minutes
Start with Individual
Tier 2
Standard
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Limited to 5 full platform users
  • Ticketed support availability
  • 2 business days support response SLA
  • SAML single sign-on
Start with Standard
Team
$40/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Up to 10 users
  • Secure collaboration and CI/CD
  • AI assistance with Pulumi Neo
  • Resource search
  • OIDC and Org Access Tokens
  • Webhooks
  • Automatic secrets rotation
  • Community support
Start with Team
Tier 3
Pro
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Unlimited full platform users.
  • Commitment options i
  • 2-hour critical initial support response SLA
  • Data Plus eligibility i
  • Optional: Full consumption pricing with no user licenses
Start with Pro
Enterprise
$400/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited users
  • SAML/SSO and RBAC
  • Internal developer platform (IDP)
  • Audit logs
  • Drift detection and remediation
  • Time-to-live stacks
  • Customer Managed Keys
  • Priority feature requests
  • 12x5 Enterprise Support available
Start with Enterprise
Tier 4
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • FedRAMP Moderate and HIPAA eligibility with Data Plus
  • Priority ticket routing
  • 1-hour critical initial support response SLA
  • Optional: Full consumption pricing with no user licenses
Start with Enterprise
Business Critical
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Self-hosting available
  • Built-in compliance (NIST, PCI, and more)
  • Automatic group & user sync (SCIM)
  • Audit logs export
  • Volume pricing and invoicing
  • Private Slack and Professional Services
  • 24x7 Enterprise Support available
Start with Business Critical

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New Relic

Full-stack observability platform with generous free tier

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Pulumi

Infrastructure as code using real programming languages

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Our Pick

Pulumi

Pulumi offers a free plan.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Pulumi

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose New Relic if:

  • You prefer New Relic's free tier features—100 GB data ingest i, Automatic logs obfuscation i
  • You prioritize New Relic's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • New Relic's 4-tier usage-based structure gives clearer cost visibility for budget planning

Choose Pulumi if:

  • You prefer Pulumi's free tier features—IaC state management, Unlimited projects, stacks, and environments
  • You want more features built-in—Pulumi offers 9 additional features across its plans
  • You prioritize Pulumi's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)

Both New Relic and Pulumi offer free plans [1], eliminating cost barriers for evaluation. This means you can test both tools thoroughly with your actual workflows before any financial commitment. The free tiers differ in scope: New Relic includes 6 features, while Pulumi includes 4 features. Evaluate which free tier matches your evaluation needs before deciding to upgrade. Your best approach is to activate both free trials and evaluate which tool's workflow, integrations, and user experience align better with your team's needs before committing to paid plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions: New Relic vs Pulumi

How many pricing plans does New Relic have vs Pulumi?
New Relic offers 4 pricing plans, while Pulumi offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does New Relic or Pulumi offer a free plan?
Yes, both New Relic and Pulumi offer free plans. Compare the feature limits of each free tier to see which better fits your use case before upgrading.
Does New Relic or Pulumi offer custom enterprise pricing?
Yes, both New Relic and Pulumi offer custom enterprise pricing tiers with quote-based pricing. Contact each vendor for a tailored quote.
How do New Relic and Pulumi compare for Dev Tools?
Both New Relic and Pulumi are Dev Tools. New Relic offers 4 plans starting at Custom pricing, while Pulumi offers 4 plans starting at $40/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Dev Tools needs.

Sources

  1. New Relic Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Pulumi Official PricingVendor pricing page

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