Observability
What does 500 Datadog hosts cost in 2026?
At list pricing on the Pro plan ($15/host/mo, billed annual), 500 hosts run $7,500/month or $90,000/year. Real invoices vary with negotiated discounts, add-ons, and mid-cycle changes.
Monthly
$7,500
Annual
$90,000
Typical shelfware (18%)
$16,200/yr
All Datadog plans at 500 hosts
| Plan | Per host/mo | Total monthly | Total annual |
|---|---|---|---|
Pro 15-mo metric retention | $15 | $7,500 | $90,000 |
Enterprise SAML, audit trail, premier support | $23 | $11,500 | $138,000 |
Source: Datadog pricing page. List price, USD, annual billing where offered.
The number nobody puts on the pricing page
SeatMap.AI's Shelfware Index shows the median Datadog team runs at 18% inactive seats. On a 500-host Pro plan, that's $16,200/year paid for hosts that never showed up.
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