Log Search Scan Cost Calculator

Some log products charge for data scanned during queries. This calculator estimates monthly scan cost using your daily scanned GB and per‑GB scan price.

Inputs

GB scanned (per day)
Scan price ($ / GB)

Results

Monthly scan volume (est.)
24,320 GB
Estimated monthly scan cost
$121.60

Example scenario

  • 800 GB/day scanned at $0.005/GB → ~24,320 GB scanned/month and ~$122/month.

Included

  • Scan cost estimate from GB scanned per day and $/GB scan pricing.
  • Useful when query scans are a meaningful line item on your log bill.

Not included

  • Ingestion charges and retention storage (model separately).
  • Provider-specific query minimums, caching, and index behavior.

How we calculate

  • Monthly scanned GB ≈ GB scanned per day × 30.4.
  • Scan cost = monthly scanned GB × scan price per GB.
  • This tool is scan-only (not ingestion or retention).

FAQ

How do I estimate GB scanned per day?
Use provider query/scan metrics, or approximate from typical query patterns and dataset size.
How do I reduce scan costs?
Limit time ranges, reduce unstructured fields, partition logs, and index only what you query.

Related tools

Log ingestion cost Log retention storage Guide: log costs

Disclaimer

Educational use only. Not legal, financial, or professional advice. Results are estimates based on the inputs and assumptions shown on this page. Verify pricing and limits with your providers and documentation.

Last updated: 2026-01-06