Designing an IT budget shouldn't be guesswork. We created this pricing matrix to provide an objective look at market benchmarks across the enterprise tech landscape.
We’ve focused on the industry standards for price-to-performance ratio and integration capability. Rather than an exhaustive list, we’ve selected these benchmarks to provide a reliable baseline, stripping away the marketing noise so you can audit your current contracts, identify overspending, and defend your budget with data
AI
Cloud
Bandwidth
WAN
UCaaS
Security
SD-WAN
IoT
CX
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Pricing
AI
| AI Product | Pricing Unit | Low: | Average: | High: | Pricing | How Pricing is Determined: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Gateway | Per 1M Requests | $2.00 | $5.50 | $12.00 | Request Pricing | Middleware to route/cache LLM calls. Tiers range from basic logging to cross-model failover and PII masking. |
| AI Consulting | Per Project/Hour | $150 | $250 | $400 | Request Pricing | Strategy and implementation. Ranges from basic audits to custom fine-tuning and compliance engineering. |
| Generative AI API | Per 1M Tokens | $0.50 | $3.00 | $15.00 | Request Pricing | Usage-based (input/output). Tiers differentiated by model size, context window, and rate limits. |
| AI Support Agent | Per Resolution | $0.25 | $0.99 | $1.50 | Request Pricing | Outcome-based. Charges apply per successful resolution. Tiers vary by complexity of workflows handled. |
| Code Completion AI | Per User/Month | $10.00 | $19.00 | $29.00 | Request Pricing | Subscription-based. Tiers vary by model sophistication, security, and IDE integration. |
| AI Data Analytics | Per GB Processed | $5.00 | $20.00 | $50.00 | Request Pricing | Usage-based. Premium tiers include predictive modeling and real-time streaming. |
| AI Workflow Automation | Per Task/Run | $0.05 | $0.20 | $0.50 | Request Pricing | Consumption-based. Higher tiers offer complex logic, error handling, and unlimited integrations. |
| AI Search/RAG | Per 1K Queries | $1.00 | $5.00 | $15.00 | Request Pricing | Retrieval-volume based. Premium tiers include semantic search and permission-aware retrieval. |
| Managed AI Training | Per Compute Hour | $1.50 | $4.00 | $8.00 | Request Pricing | Infrastructure-based. Costs tied to raw compute power (GPU/TPU) for custom model training. |
Cloud
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| Service / Product | Pricing Unit | Low-Cost Vendor | Mid-Cost Vendor | High-Cost Vendor | Pricing: | How Pricing is Determined: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archive Storage | Per TB | $4.50 | $14.95 | $24.99 | Request Pricing | Low-cost storage designed for long-term, rarely accessed data retention like regulatory and compliance records. Cheaper tiers have long retrieval delays (12–48 hours) and high download fees, whereas premium tiers offer rapid retrieval and predictable, flat-rate pricing. |
| Content Delivery Network (CDN) | Per TB of Data Transferred | $4.95 | $24.50 | $49.99 | Request Pricing | A global network of edge servers that caches website content closer to users to dramatically speed up page load times. Basic options handle static regional caching, while premium CDNs offer a massive global footprint with built-in web firewalls (WAF) and edge computing. |
| Desktop as a Service / Workspace as a Service | Per User | $24.50 | $59.95 | $99.50 | Request Pricing | Secure, cloud-hosted virtual desktops that allow remote employees to access their work environments from any device. Basic plans offer shared, non-persistent desktops that wipe clean daily, while premium plans provide dedicated compute power, persistent configurations, and virtual GPU support. |
| Disaster Recovery as a Service / Backup as a Service | Per TB Protected | $9.95 | $29.50 | $49.99 | Request Pricing | Solutions protecting business continuity by backing up data (BUaaS) or mirroring your entire IT environment for instant failover (DRaaS). Budget tiers secure files but require days to rebuild servers, whereas premium DRaaS keeps virtualized copies ready to spin up in minutes. |
| Infrastructure / Platform / Function as a Service | Per Workload | $99.00 | $174.50 | $249.00 | Request Pricing | The core building blocks of cloud computing, ranging from raw virtual machines to managed application platforms and dedicated physical servers. Entry-level options run on multi-tenant servers with shared resources, whereas high-end services offer zero-overhead dedicated servers (Bare Metal) or automated platforms (PaaS). |
| Multi-Cloud Management | Per Cloud Environment | $74.50 | $109.95 | $149.50 | Request Pricing | Unified software consoles used to monitor, secure, and organize resources across multiple cloud environments like AWS, GCP, and Azure. Budget tools offer read-only dashboards for tracking spend, while premium enterprise tools allow developers to actively provision, secure, and govern infrastructure across clouds. |
| Object Storage | Per TB Stored | $14.50 | $21.95 | $29.99 | Request Pricing | Highly scalable, flat-file storage optimized for unstructured data like images, media files, and backups. Lower tiers store data in a single location with high access fees, while premium tiers automatically replicate data across geographic zones to ensure disaster recovery and high availability. |
| Managed Relational & NoSQL Databases (DBaaS) | Per vCPU-Hour + GB | $0.05/hr | $0.10/hr | $0.25/hr | Request Pricing | Fully managed SQL and NoSQL engines for transactional workloads. Budget tiers use single-node shared instances, while enterprise tiers feature automated high availability (HA) and provisioned IOPS. |
| Kubernetes (CaaS) | Per Cluster + Node | $0.05/hr | $0.10/hr | $0.50/hr | Request Pricing | Orchestration platforms for managing containerized microservices. Entry-level options use shared multi-tenant nodes, whereas enterprise tiers provide dedicated control planes and advanced governance. |
| Cloud Monitoring, Observability & APM | Per GB / Host | $5/GB | $15/GB | $20/GB | Request Pricing | Telemetry platforms for tracking application health and debugging. Lower-cost tools feature basic log collection and short retention, while enterprise tiers offer deep APM tracing and full indexing. |
Bandwidth
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| Service / Product | Pricing Unit | Low-Cost Vendor | Mid-Cost Vendor | High-Cost Vendor | Pricing: | How Pricing is Determined: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mbps Symmetrical Circuit (DIA) | Per Circuit | $186.75 | $224.95 | $275.00 | Request Pricing | DIA pricing depends on bandwidth, on/off-net construction costs, and SLA stringency. Premium symmetrical pipes (1–100 Gbps) power enterprise HQs, while smaller branches use lower tiers. |
| 50 Mbps Symmetrical Circuit (DIA) | Per Circuit | $236.75 | $274.95 | $325.00 | Request Pricing | DIA pricing depends on bandwidth, on/off-net construction costs, and SLA stringency. Premium symmetrical pipes (1–100 Gbps) power enterprise HQs, while smaller branches use lower tiers. |
| 100 Mbps Symmetrical Circuit (DIA) | Per Circuit | $291.75 | $334.95 | $395.00 | Request Pricing | DIA pricing depends on local loop construction and provider reach. It delivers dedicated, symmetrical bandwidth ideal for small offices requiring guaranteed uptime and performance. |
| 250 Mbps Symmetrical Circuit (DIA) | Per Circuit | $349.50 | $399.95 | $475.00 | Request Pricing | DIA pricing depends on local loop construction and provider reach. It delivers dedicated, symmetrical bandwidth ideal for small offices requiring guaranteed uptime and performance. |
| 500 Mbps Symmetrical Circuit (DIA) | Per Circuit | $549.00 | $649.00 | $795.00 | Request Pricing | DIA pricing depends on local loop construction and provider reach. It delivers dedicated, symmetrical bandwidth ideal for small offices requiring guaranteed uptime and performance. |
| 1 Gbps Symmetrical Circuit (DIA) | Per Circuit | $849.50 | $995.00 | $1,195.00 | Request Pricing | DIA pricing depends on local loop construction and provider reach. It delivers dedicated, symmetrical bandwidth ideal for small offices requiring guaranteed uptime and performance. |
| 2 Gbps Symmetrical Circuit (DIA) | Per Circuit | $1,245.00 | $1,495.00 | $1,795.00 | Request Pricing | DIA pricing depends on local loop construction and provider reach. It delivers dedicated, symmetrical bandwidth ideal for small offices requiring guaranteed uptime and performance. |
| 5 Gbps Symmetrical Circuit (DIA) | Per Circuit | $2,495.00 | $2,995.00 | $3,495.00 | Request Pricing | DIA pricing depends on local loop construction and provider reach. It delivers dedicated, symmetrical bandwidth ideal for small offices requiring guaranteed uptime and performance. |
| 10 Gbps Symmetrical Circuit (DIA) | Per Circuit | $4,245.00 | $4,995.00 | $5,995.00 | Request Pricing | DIA pricing depends on local loop construction and provider reach. It delivers dedicated, symmetrical bandwidth ideal for small offices requiring guaranteed uptime and performance. |
| 100 Gbps Symmetrical Circuit (DIA) | Per Circuit | $19,995.00 | $24,995.00 | $29,995.00 | Request Pricing | DIA pricing depends on local loop construction and provider reach. It delivers dedicated, symmetrical bandwidth ideal for small offices requiring guaranteed uptime and performance. |
| 10 Gbps Wavelength / Lambda | Per Circuit | $1,495.00 | $1,995.00 | $2,495.00 | Request Pricing | Wavelength pricing depends on optical fiber route distance and underlying carrier infrastructure. It delivers dedicated, ultra-low latency transport ideal for data centers and large enterprises requiring massive multi-site connectivity and heavy data replication. |
| 40 Gbps Wavelength / Lambda | Per Circuit | $3,245.00 | $3,995.00 | $4,995.00 | Request Pricing | Wavelength pricing depends on optical fiber route distance and underlying carrier infrastructure. It delivers dedicated, ultra-low latency transport ideal for data centers and large enterprises requiring massive multi-site connectivity and heavy data replication. |
| 100 Gbps Wavelength / Lambda | Per Circuit | $5,495.00 | $6,995.00 | $8,495.00 | Request Pricing | Wavelength pricing depends on optical fiber route distance and underlying carrier infrastructure. It delivers dedicated, ultra-low latency transport ideal for data centers and large enterprises requiring massive multi-site connectivity and heavy data replication. |
| 400 Gbps Wavelength / Lambda | Per Circuit | $13,995.00 | $17,995.00 | $21,995.00 | Request Pricing | Wavelength pricing depends on optical fiber route distance and underlying carrier infrastructure. It delivers dedicated, ultra-low latency transport ideal for data centers and large enterprises requiring massive multi-site connectivity and heavy data replication. |
| 1 Gbps Symmetrical GPON | Per Circuit | $124.95 | $149.95 | $179.00 | Request Pricing | GPON pricing depends on local infrastructure and splitter sharing. |
| 2 Gbps Symmetrical GPON | Per Circuit | $161.50 | $199.95 | $249.00 | Request Pricing | GPON pricing depends on local infrastructure and splitter sharing. |
| 5 Gbps Symmetrical GPON | Per Circuit | $224.50 | $274.95 | $325.00 | Request Pricing | GPON pricing depends on local infrastructure and splitter sharing. |
| 100 Mbps / 10 Mbps Business Broadband | Per Circuit | $74.95 | $89.95 | $109.00 | Request Pricing | Broadband pricing reflects download asymmetry and best-effort SLAs. |
| 300 Mbps / 20 Mbps Business Broadband | Per Circuit | $91.50 | $109.95 | $129.00 | Request Pricing | Broadband pricing reflects download asymmetry and best-effort SLAs. |
| 500 Mbps / 35 Mbps Business Broadband | Per Circuit | $106.50 | $124.95 | $149.00 | Request Pricing | Broadband pricing reflects download asymmetry and best-effort SLAs. |
| 1 Gbps / 35 Mbps Business Broadband | Per Circuit | $119.50 | $139.95 | $169.00 | Request Pricing | Broadband pricing reflects download asymmetry and best-effort SLAs. |
| 1.2 Gbps / 50 Mbps Business Broadband | Per Circuit | $131.50 | $149.95 | $185.00 | Request Pricing | Broadband pricing reflects download asymmetry and best-effort SLAs. |
| 4G LTE Failover (Up to 25/5 Mbps) | Per Circuit | $34.95 | $49.95 | $65.00 | Request Pricing | 4G pricing depends on data caps and network priority. High-cap failover plans keep critical systems online during outages, while metered low-data tiers suit basic emergency sensors. |
| 5G Business Wireless Sub-6 (100–300 Mbps Burst) | Per Circuit | $74.95 | $99.95 | $125.00 | Request Pricing | 5G pricing depends on tower proximity and throttling thresholds. Premium unthrottled plans serve as fast primary connections, while lower-tier options provide affordable network diversity. |
| 5G Business Wireless Ultra-Wideband (300–1k Mbps) | Per Circuit | $149.50 | $199.95 | $249.00 | Request Pricing | 5G pricing depends on tower proximity and throttling thresholds. Premium unthrottled plans serve as fast primary connections, while lower-tier options provide affordable network diversity. |
| LEO Satellite Business Tier (Starlink/Eutelsat) | Per Circuit | $274.50 | $349.95 | $425.00 | Request Pricing | LEO satellite pricing depends on hardware ruggedization and data priority tiers. Priority plans with high-performance dishes guarantee low-latency connectivity for critical remote sites, while standard plans suit basic off-grid backups. |
| Fixed Wireless / WISP Dedicated (Microwave) | Per Circuit | $424.50 | $599.00 | $750.00 | Request Pricing | Fixed wireless pricing depends on spectrum licensing and line-of-sight. Licensed microwave links deliver symmetrical gigabit speeds, while unlicensed WISP links suit basic rural access. |
WAN
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| Service / Product | Pricing Unit | Low-Cost Vendor | Mid-Cost Vendor | High-Cost Vendor | Pricing: | How Pricing is Determined: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-in-One Next-Gen Firewall (SD-WAN Edge) | Per Appliance | $74.50 | $134.50 | $368.22 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with throughput capacity, application identification, and advanced security services (IDS/IPS, URL filtering). Pay a premium for integrated LTE failover and high-availability hardware; pay less for basic routing and core firewall features. |
| International Private Backbone | Per Site | $1,012.88 | $3,488.26 | $9,877.11 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with dedicated inter-continental bandwidth, latency guarantees, and path redundancy. Pay a premium for diverse submarine cable paths and guaranteed jitter limits; pay less for standard public-internet-backed overlays. |
| International Public IP | Per IP Address | $1.95 | $5.95 | $15.22 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with allocation size (RIR blocks), geographic region scarcity, and BGP routing support. Pay a premium for clean, non-blacklisted reputation blocks in restrictive regions; pay less for standard dynamic pools. |
| Remote Home Working SD-WAN Gateway | Per User | $15.12 | $35.18 | $75.42 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with form factor, throughput, and centralized orchestration. Pay a premium for zero-touch provisioning and enterprise-grade encryption; pay less for basic software client access. |
| Global Wide Area Network Coverage | Per Site | $501.18 | $1,432.19 | $3,854.37 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with multi-region site counts, centralized orchestration support, and underlay integration. Pay a premium for 24/7 managed global overlay routing and multi-carrier aggregation; pay less for basic regional site extensions. |
| Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) | Per Circuit | $302.22 | $1,021.40 | $3,012.48 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with bandwidth commitments (Mbps/Gbps), class of service (CoS) guarantees, and geographic reach. Pay a premium for dedicated international connections and strict SLAs; pay less for domestic regional circuits. |
| Satellite WAN | Per Circuit | $249.00 | $349.00 | $1,082.36 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with data caps, burst speeds, and orbital tier (LEO vs. GEO). Pay a premium for low-latency LEO constellations with high throughput; pay less for traditional high-latency GEO satellite links. |
| Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) | Per Circuit | $201.36 | $604.22 | $1,803.55 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with port speed, multi-site mesh complexity, and traffic prioritization. Pay a premium for fully meshed global carrier backbones; pay less for regional hub-and-spoke topologies. |
| Enterprise Cellular Devices and Plans | Per Device | $39.95 | $54.95 | $122.33 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with data allotments, carrier pooling, and device hardware subsidies. Pay a premium for unlimited global roaming data and 5G standalone (SA) priority slicing; pay less for tiered domestic data pools. |
| Data Plans & SIM Cards | Per SIM | $14.95 | $24.95 | $78.55 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with monthly data volume, multi-carrier fallback capabilities, and static IP allocation. Pay a premium for global multi-IMSI enterprise SIMs with pooled data; pay less for single-carrier domestic IoT data cards. |
| Mobile Device Management / Lifecycle (MDM) | Per Device | $2.95 | $5.95 | $9.95 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with policy automation, remote wipe capabilities, and app store management depth. Pay a premium for containerized workspace isolation and advanced lifecycle replacement services; pay less for basic profile enrollment and inventory tracking. |
| Mobile Security | Per Device | $1.95 | $8.45 | $16.22 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with app vetting, on-device phishing protection, and behavioral threat defense. Pay a premium for zero-day OS exploit detection and integrated SASE client bindings; pay less for basic anti-malware signatures. |
| Private Wireless / Citizens Broadband (CBRS) | Per Site | $199.00 | $299.00 | $845.66 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with spectrum management tier (SAS licensing), coverage footprint, and core network complexity. Pay a premium for dedicated on-premise packet cores and high-density indoor/outdoor antenna arrays; pay less for shared-tier general access licensing. |
UCaaS
| Service / Product | Pricing Unit | Low-Cost Vendor | Mid-Cost Vendor | High-Cost Vendor | Pricing: | How Pricing is Determined: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Voice User License | Per User | $15.00 | $25.00 | $40.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with feature depth, inbound/outbound domestic minute bundles, and multi-site management tools. Pay a premium for advanced admin portals, native CRM integrations, and multi-device ringing; pay less for basic, single-device calling features. |
| Advanced Voice User License | Per User | $20.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with advanced supervisory features, automated call recording, and native CRM integrations. Pay a premium for supervisor monitoring, whisper/barge tools, and deep data syncs; pay less for core multi-device calling without automatic recording or enterprise analytics. |
| Premiere Voice User License | Per User | $35.00 | $45.00 | $60.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with enterprise routing, dedicated support, and collaboration suites. Pay a premium for custom APIs, elite SLAs, and multi-site analytics; pay less for standardized cloud seat tiers. |
| Commom Area Phone | Per device / Per line (Monthly) | $5.00 | $10.00 | $15.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with shared-device security controls, emergency dialing compliance, and paging feature sets. Pay a premium for multi-site device management and intercom integration; pay less for basic, single-line lobby phone routing. |
| AI Receptionist | Per Minute | $0.29 | $1.00 | $3.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with speech synthesis quality, real-time response latency, and custom knowledge base depth. Pay a premium for ultra-low latency conversational models with complex CRM actions; pay less for basic automated call routing and transcription. |
| Additonal Local Numbers (DID) | Per number (Monthly) | $1.00 | $2.00 | $5.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with geographical coverage, vanity number availability, and number pooling size. Pay a premium for rare local area codes and instant carrier provisioning; pay less for bulk standard geographic numbers on long-term commitments. |
| Toll Free Numbers | Per number (Monthly) + Per-minute usage fee | $2.00 | $4.00 | $8.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with vanity number exclusivity, inbound usage volume, and regulatory surcharges. Pay a premium for memorable 800-series numbers and high-capacity trunking; pay less for standard toll-free blocks. |
| Cost Recovery Fee | Flat monthly fee per account | $1.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with regulatory compliance tracking, multi-state tax jurisdictions, and billing platform automation. Pay a premium for complex automated tax calculations and multi-region regulatory compliance; pay less for flat-rate administrative recovery fees. |
| E911 Service Fee | Per User | $1.00 | $2.00 | $4.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with dynamic location tracking, multi-campus dispatch routing, and PSAP compliance reporting. Pay a premium for automated softphone location updates and real-time emergency responder alerts; pay less for static enterprise address configurations. |
| SIP Trunking | Per Concurrent Call Path | $10.00 | $20.00 | $40.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with concurrent call paths, geographic redundancy, and direct carrier interconnections. Pay a premium for high-availability multi-region failover and burstable channel capacity; pay less for flat-rate trunks with fixed channel limits. |
| SMS / Text Messaging Solutions | Per User | $5.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with message volume tiers, API access, and shortcode support. Pay a premium for dedicated high-throughput business numbers and automated campaigns; pay less for standard peer-to-peer texting add-ons. |
| Workforce Management (WFM) | Per Agent | $15.00 | $30.00 | $50.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with forecasting automation, adherence tracking, and schedule optimization. Pay a premium for real-time intraday management and advanced AI analytics; pay less for basic historical shift scheduling. |
| Cloud Fax / Fax API | Per Fax Number | $5.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with monthly page volumes, API integration complexity, and HIPAA security compliance. Pay a premium for high-speed concurrent transmission and custom developer webhooks; pay less for basic email-to-fax add-ons. |
| Microsoft Teams Cloud Voice Integration | Per User | $10.00 | $20.00 | $40.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with calling plans, direct routing complexity, and carrier connectivity. Pay a premium for advanced enterprise routing and managed SIP; pay less for basic pay-as-you-go licenses. |
| POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) | Per Line | $34.95 | $46.50 | $59.95 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with legacy copper line maintenance, carrier surcharges, and rural infrastructure costs. Pay a premium for dedicated analog circuits and guaranteed uptime SLAs; pay less for migrated digital equivalents. |
| PRI Service | Per PRI Circuit | $249.00 | $324.50 | $399.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with legacy copper line maintenance, carrier sunset surcharges, and dedicated TDM hardware. Pay a premium for multi-circuit bundles and high-availability enterprise SLAs; pay less for remaining standard regional contracts. |
| AI Companion | Per user / Per license (Monthly) | $10.00 | $18.00 | $30.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with seat licenses, underlying AI model consumption, and platform integration depth. Pay a premium for advanced cross-app agentic execution and deep data security; pay less for basic automated transcription add-ons. |
| International Dialing | Per minute | $2.00 | $10.00 | $30.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with global destination tiers, per-minute outbound rates, and user seat add-on bundles. Pay a premium for flat-rate unlimited calling packs across 40+ countries; pay less for metered, pay-as-you-go per-minute rates for occasional foreign outreach. |
Security
| Service / Product | Pricing Unit | Low: | Average: | High: | Pricing: | How Pricing is Determined: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Management (GRC-HIPAA-PCI-GDPR) | Per Organization | $99.00 | $549.00 | $995.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with audit log retention, automated risk assessments, and multi-framework coverage. Pay a premium for dedicated compliance officers and continuous monitoring; pay less for baseline document templates. |
| Data Protection | Per User | $4.95 | $11.95 | $19.95 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with encryption key management, data loss prevention (DLP) rules, and automated threat detection. Pay a premium for custom retention policies and end-to-end encryption; pay less for baseline access controls. |
| DDoS Mitigation (Websites) | Per Domain / Month | $19.95 | $198.54 | $458.21 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with traffic volume, WAF rules, and attack mitigation capacity. Pay a premium for advanced analytics, custom rules, and priority support; pay less for baseline protection tiers. |
| DDoS Mitigation (Infrastructure) | Per Public IP Address / Month | $24.50 | $61.95 | $99.50 | Request Pricing | Pricing is determined by clean pipe capacity (Gbps/Tbps), network routing methods (BGP GRE tunnels vs. Direct Connect), and infrastructure complexity. Pay a premium for enterprise-grade, always-on BGP routing mitigations that scrub entire data center IP subnets (Layer 3/4) against multi-terabit volumetric attacks in real time; pay less for on-demand, reactive cloud scrubbing services that introduce noticeable network routing shifts when activated. |
| Cloud Email Security | Per User | $1.95 | $4.95 | $7.95 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with threat intelligence depth, sandbox analysis, and phishing simulation capabilities. Pay a premium for advanced AI-driven impersonation detection and rapid remediation; pay less for baseline spam filtering. |
| Endpoint Security | Per Endpoint | $2.95 | $8.95 | $14.95 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with behavioral detection capabilities, automated response actions, and threat intelligence feeds. Pay a premium for 24/7 managed detection and response (MDR); pay less for signature-based antivirus. |
| Firewall | Per Device | $24.50 | $86.95 | $149.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with throughput capacity, advanced threat inspection, and centralized management. Pay a premium for high-availability pairs and deep packet inspection (DPI); pay less for basic stateful packet filtering. |
| Identity Access Management (IAM) | Per User | $1.95 | $6.95 | $11.95 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods, adaptive risk engines, and directory scale. Pay a premium for advanced contextual access policies and automated provisioning; pay less for basic single sign-on. |
| Incident Response Services | Per Organization | $99.00 | $1,500.00 | $5,000.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with retainer response times, forensic depth, and expert remediation hours. Pay a premium for 24/7 dedicated incident commanders and guaranteed SLAs; pay less for ad-hoc hourly consulting blocks. |
| Intrusion Detection / Prevention System (IDS/IPS) | Per Device | $14.95 | $26.50 | $150.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with update frequency, behavioral analysis, and automated threat mitigation. Pay a premium for zero-day protection and live telemetry; pay less for basic signature matching. |
| IoT Security | Per Device | $1.95 | $4.95 | $7.95 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with discovery scope, vulnerability management, and anomaly detection. Pay a premium for zero-trust segmentation and continuous monitoring; pay less for basic asset tracking. |
| Penetration Testing | Per Application / Scope | $2,500.00 | $7,500.00 | $15,000.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with code complexity, scope depth, and testing methodology (black-box vs. white-box). Pay a premium for manual senior-level exploitation testing and re-testing; pay less for automated vulnerability scanning. |
| Physical Security Systems | Per Site | $250.00 | $750.00 | $2,000.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with camera resolution, access control doors, and cloud storage retention. Pay a premium for AI video analytics and biometric readers; pay less for basic local recording. |
| Risk Assessments | Per Organization | $1,000.00 | $3,500.00 | $10,000.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with framework complexity, asset inventory size, and stakeholder interviews. Pay a premium for third-party regulatory validation and continuous remediation tracking; pay less for automated self-assessments. |
| Security Awareness Training | Per User | $1.95 | $4.95 | $7.95 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with content library depth, automated phishing simulation frequency, and custom reporting capabilities. Pay a premium for AI-driven real-time coaching and adaptive learning paths; pay less for basic compliance video modules. |
| Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) | Per Device | $50.12 | $149.78 | $398.41 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with log ingestion volume, retention duration, and correlation rule complexity. Pay a premium for 24/7 managed SOC integration and automated threat hunting; pay less for core log management and basic alerting. |
| Unified Threat Management (UTM) | Per Device | $22.13 | $78.13 | $194.33 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with feature breadth, gateway throughput, and security subscription licenses. Pay a premium for centralized enterprise management and advanced threat protection; pay less for basic stateful inspection and core firewall rules. |
| Vulnerability Management | Per Asset | $1.95 | $5.95 | $9.95 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with scan frequency, asset discovery scope, and remediation tracking depth. Pay a premium for authenticated credentialed scans and continuous posture monitoring; pay less for basic unauthenticated IP scanning. |
| Web Application Firewall (WAF) | Per Protected Application | $51.13 | $147.68 | $382.19 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with traffic volume, custom rule complexity, and API protection depth. Pay a premium for advanced bot mitigation, real-time threat intelligence, and managed WAF services; pay less for baseline signature filtering and self-managed rules. |
| Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) | Per User | $5.22 | $12.48 | $25.45 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with connector distribution, context-aware policy engines, and integrated security service edge (SSE) capabilities. Pay a premium for full Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) bundles and remote browser isolation; pay less for basic identity-based application access. |
SD-WAN
| Service / Product | Pricing Unit | Low-Cost Vendor | Mid-Cost Vendor | High-Cost Vendor | Pricing: | How Pricing is Determined: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-in-One Next-Gen Firewall (SD-WAN Edge) | Per Appliance | $74.50 | $134.50 | $368.22 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with throughput capacity, application identification, and advanced security services (IDS/IPS, URL filtering). Pay a premium for integrated LTE failover and high-availability hardware; pay less for basic routing and core firewall features. |
| International Private Backbone | Per Site | $1,012.88 | $3,488.26 | $9,877.11 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with dedicated inter-continental bandwidth, latency guarantees, and path redundancy. Pay a premium for diverse submarine cable paths and guaranteed jitter limits; pay less for standard public-internet-backed overlays. |
| International Public IP | Per IP Address | $1.95 | $5.95 | $15.22 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with allocation size (RIR blocks), geographic region scarcity, and BGP routing support. Pay a premium for clean, non-blacklisted reputation blocks in restrictive regions; pay less for standard dynamic pools. |
| Remote Home Working SD-WAN Gateway | Per User | $15.12 | $35.18 | $75.42 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with form factor, throughput, and centralized orchestration. Pay a premium for zero-touch provisioning and enterprise-grade encryption; pay less for basic software client access. |
| Global Wide Area Network Coverage | Per Site | $501.18 | $1,432.19 | $3,854.37 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with multi-region site counts, centralized orchestration support, and underlay integration. Pay a premium for 24/7 managed global overlay routing and multi-carrier aggregation; pay less for basic regional site extensions. |
| Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) | Per Circuit | $302.22 | $1,021.40 | $3,012.48 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with bandwidth commitments (Mbps/Gbps), class of service (CoS) guarantees, and geographic reach. Pay a premium for dedicated international connections and strict SLAs; pay less for domestic regional circuits. |
| Satellite WAN | Per Circuit | $249.00 | $349.00 | $1,082.36 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with data caps, burst speeds, and orbital tier (LEO vs. GEO). Pay a premium for low-latency LEO constellations with high throughput; pay less for traditional high-latency GEO satellite links. |
| Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) | Per Circuit | $201.36 | $604.22 | $1,803.55 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with port speed, multi-site mesh complexity, and traffic prioritization. Pay a premium for fully meshed global carrier backbones; pay less for regional hub-and-spoke topologies. |
| Enterprise Cellular Devices and Plans | Per Device | $39.95 | $54.95 | $122.33 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with data allotments, carrier pooling, and device hardware subsidies. Pay a premium for unlimited global roaming data and 5G standalone (SA) priority slicing; pay less for tiered domestic data pools. |
| Data Plans & SIM Cards | Per SIM | $14.95 | $24.95 | $78.55 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with monthly data volume, multi-carrier fallback capabilities, and static IP allocation. Pay a premium for global multi-IMSI enterprise SIMs with pooled data; pay less for single-carrier domestic IoT data cards. |
| Mobile Device Management / Lifecycle (MDM) | Per Device | $2.95 | $5.95 | $9.95 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with policy automation, remote wipe capabilities, and app store management depth. Pay a premium for containerized workspace isolation and advanced lifecycle replacement services; pay less for basic profile enrollment and inventory tracking. |
| Mobile Security | Per Device | $1.95 | $8.45 | $16.22 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with app vetting, on-device phishing protection, and behavioral threat defense. Pay a premium for zero-day OS exploit detection and integrated SASE client bindings; pay less for basic anti-malware signatures. |
| Private Wireless / Citizens Broadband (CBRS) | Per Site | $199.00 | $299.00 | $845.66 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with spectrum management tier (SAS licensing), coverage footprint, and core network complexity. Pay a premium for dedicated on-premise packet cores and high-density indoor/outdoor antenna arrays; pay less for shared-tier general access licensing. |
IoT
| Service / Product | Pricing Unit | Low-Cost Vendor | Mid-Cost Vendor | High-Cost Vendor | Enterprise / Specialty Vendor | Pricing: | How Pricing is Determined: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Tracking | Per Managed Endpoint | $1.45 | $3.25 | $4.95 | $12.33 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with tracking granularity (GPS vs. cellular/Wi-Fi triangulation), update frequency, and environmental monitoring features (temp, humidity, shock). Pay a premium for long-range LoRaWAN/Satellite connectivity and ruggedized enclosures; pay less for basic BLE or cellular geofencing. |
| Fleet Management | Per Vehicle | $14.95 | $31.50 | $49.95 | $65.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with telematics depth (driver behavior, fuel analytics, engine diagnostics), route optimization, and maintenance scheduling. Pay a premium for integrated dash-cam AI and real-time HOS (Hours of Service) compliance reporting; pay less for basic vehicle location and geofencing. |
| Managed Security Cameras | Per Camera / Month | $9.95 | $55.36 | $82.55 | $111.37 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with resolution, AI-based object detection, and cloud recording retention periods. Pay a premium for advanced video analytics (facial recognition, perimeter intrusion) and high-availability cloud storage; pay less for basic motion-activated recording and local NVR storage. |
| Managed WiFi | Per Access Point | $9.95 | $16.50 | $24.95 | $75.11 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with radio density (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7), client capacity, and centralized cloud controller features (guest portals, heat mapping, RRM). Pay a premium for WPA3 enterprise security, multi-gig backhaul, and managed site-wide optimization; pay less for basic standalone AP management. |
| IoT Sensors & Hardware | Per Sensor / Device | $5.45 | $20.24 | $17.44 | $19.95 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with sensor precision, battery life, and integration protocols (MQTT, Modbus, Zigbee). Pay a premium for industrial-grade IP67/68 ratings, hazardous location (explosion-proof) certifications, and cellular-backhaul embedded sensors; pay less for indoor environmental sensing (temp/light). |
CX
| Service / Product | Pricing Unit | Low-Cost Vendor | Mid-Cost Vendor | High-Cost Vendor | Enterprise / Specialty Vendor | Pricing: | How Pricing is Determined: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Center Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Per Agent | $19.95 | $34.50 | $49.99 | $78.22 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with language model complexity, sentiment analysis depth, and automated agent assistance (real-time next-best-action). Pay a premium for custom model training and enterprise-grade PII redaction; pay less for baseline intent routing and basic chatbot responses. |
| Contact Center Analytics and Gamification | Per Agent | $9.95 | $16.50 | $24.95 | $45.22 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with dashboard customization, real-time leaderboard capabilities, and automated reward triggering. Pay a premium for predictive performance forecasting and integrated behavioral motivation engines; pay less for basic historical reporting and manual productivity tracking. |
| Contact Center Automation | Per Agent | $14.95 | $24.50 | $34.95 | $48.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with integration depth (API calls to back-office systems) and intent recognition accuracy. Pay a premium for end-to-end self-service resolution and omnichannel state persistence; pay less for simple menu-based automated tasks. |
| Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) | Per User | $24.50 | $49.95 | $74.50 | $99.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with agent skill level, language requirements, and geographic location (onshore/offshore/nearshore). Pay a premium for 24/7 technical support or specialized industry expertise; pay less for high-volume, script-based basic customer service. |
| Contact Center Coaching Systems | Per Agent | $7.95 | $13.95 | $32.14 | $55.18 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with call recording coverage, speech-to-text transcription accuracy, and automated quality management (QM) scoring. Pay a premium for AI-driven coaching suggestions and automated gap analysis; pay less for manual scorecard management and spot-check recording. |
| Contact Center Compliance | Per Agent | $4.50 | $9.95 | $14.95 | $28.66 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with system complexity, custom API development, and duration of the implementation lifecycle. Pay a premium for end-to-end transformation services and organizational change management; pay less for standardized cloud CCaaS setup and configuration. |
| Contact Center Consulting and Implementation | Per Project (One-Time) | $2,495.00 | $12,578.00 | $25,000.00 | $75,254.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing is driven by the scope of architectural discovery, custom software development, and post-launch hypercare support. Pay a premium for elite enterprise integrators who manage massive legacy migrations and design tailored multi-channel strategies; pay less for standard out-of-the-box system setups that rely on default configuration templates. |
| CRM Integrators and Licensing | Per User | $19.95 | $39.95 | $65.22 | $98.25 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with feature breadth (sales force automation, marketing integration, advanced reporting) and platform scalability. Pay a premium for custom development environments and dedicated support instances; pay less for core seat licensing and basic CRUD functionality. |
| CRM Ticketing System for CCaaS | Per Agent | $14.95 | $26.50 | $39.95 | $88.45 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with workflow automation capability, omnichannel ticket routing (email/chat/social), and SLA tracking precision. Pay a premium for AI-suggested ticket resolution and advanced reporting on backlog trends; pay less for basic manual ticket queuing. |
| Interactive Voice Response (IVR) | Per IVR Application | $24.95 | $49.95 | $74.50 | $99.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with Natural Language Understanding (NLU) maturity, dynamic menu routing, and external database connectivity. Pay a premium for intelligent call-back scheduling and personalized customer journey flows; pay less for simple DTMF (touch-tone) menu structures. |
| Contact Center Microsoft Teams Integration | Per Agent | $9.95 | $19.95 | $29.95 | $39.95 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with native presence synchronization, direct routing complexity, and unified UCaaS/CCaaS user experiences. Pay a premium for advanced administrative controls and seamless cross-platform reporting; pay less for basic call transfer and directory integration. |
| Professional Answering Service | Per Line | $24.50 | $49.50 | $74.50 | $99.00 | Request Pricing | Pricing scales with handle time, after-hours coverage requirements, and script complexity. Pay a premium for specialized bilingual support or technical subject matter expertise; pay less for high-volume standard information intake. |
Colo
| Product / Service | Pricing Unit | Inland / Low-Cost Metros | Secondary Metros | Primary Tier-1 Metros | Pricing: | How Pricing is Determined: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Cabinet (3-5 kW) | Per Cabinet / Mo | $750.00 | $950.00 | $1,650.00 | Request Pricing | Standard 42U-48U cabinet with dual power feeds. Primary metros (Ashburn Silicon Valley Chicago) carry heavy premiums due to space and power scarcity. |
| High-Density Power Allocation | Per kW / Mo | $130.00 | $180.00 | $280.00 | Request Pricing | Billed on committed kW density for deployments exceeding 10 kW per rack. Power draw—not floor space—is the primary cost driver. |
| Partial Cabinet Space | Per Rack Unit / Mo | $65.00 | $85.00 | $135.00 | Request Pricing | Entry-level option for 1U-10U shared rack deployments. Includes shared circuit drops and basic unmetered bandwidth ports. |
| Private Secure Cage | Per Sq. Ft. + kW | $1,800.00 | $2,800.00 | $5,500.00 | Request Pricing | Dedicated mesh footprint for 4+ cabinets. Rates scale based on square footage per-kW power commits and sub-metering setups. |
| Network Cross-Connects | Per Cross-Connect / Mo | $150.00 | $250.00 | $380.00 | Request Pricing | Fiber or copper cross-connects to carrier MMRs or cloud on-ramps. Primary carrier-dense facilities charge significantly higher recurring fees. |
| Remote Hands Support | Per Hour | $125.00 | $175.00 | $250.00 | Request Pricing | On-site technical labor for physical hardware maintenance cabling and reboots. Billed hourly or via monthly retainer blocks. |
Pricing
With Bridgepointe, you never have to face the career risk of navigating the vendor market alone. We bridge the gap between technical knowledge and market reality by providing unbiased engineering and daily market insights to ensure you get the right solution the first time.
- Vendor Experts: We work with vendors every single day. Our expertise in shopping and procuring IT is your competitive advantage.
- Career Safety: Don’t gamble your reputation on unproven designs. We provide the “boots on the ground” vetting you won’t find in a manual.
- Negotiation Edge: Our scale allows us to see through the pricing floor, ensuring your budget goes further.
- Strategic Continuity: We offer a permanent partnership that outlasts any single vendor contract or sales rep.
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All rates listed are market estimates and subject to change at any time. Actual pricing varies based on location, solution configuration, and individual situations. Enterprise rates may also be affected by volume commitments, custom service level agreements (SLAs), and specific carrier or vendor availability.
With Bridgepointe, you never have to face the career risk of navigating the vendor market alone. We bridge the gap between technical knowledge and market reality by providing unbiased engineering and daily market insights to ensure you get the right solution the first time.
- Vendor Experts: We work with vendors every single day. Our expertise in shopping and procuring IT is your competitive advantage.
- Career Safety: Don’t gamble your reputation on unproven designs. We provide the “boots on the ground” vetting you won’t find in a manual.
- Negotiation Edge: Our scale allows us to see through the pricing floor, ensuring your budget goes further.
- Strategic Continuity: We offer a permanent partnership that outlasts any single vendor contract or sales rep.
