An enterprise platform for evaluating, monitoring, and guarding AI agents and LLM applications, including real-time protection against unsafe outputs.
Analytics comparison
Splunk Agent Observability (formerly Galileo) vs Microsoft Clarity
Pricing, pros, cons, and ideal use cases — side by side.
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At a glance
| Splunk Agent Observability (formerly Galileo) | Microsoft Clarity | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | EnterpriseEnterprise pricing, quoted per organization. | FreeFree forever with no limits. |
| Category | Analytics | Analytics |
| Ideal for | Enterprises running agents and LLM apps at scaleRegulated organizations needing runtime safeguardsTeams needing both evaluation and live monitoring | Any SMB with a websiteEcommerceBootstrapped Startups |
Pros & cons
Splunk Agent Observability (formerly Galileo)
Pros
- Evaluation, monitoring, and runtime guardrails in one platform
- Real-time detection of unsafe or off-policy outputs
- Metrics that work without ground-truth labels
- Built for enterprise scale
Cons
- Enterprise pricing and procurement
- More than small teams or simple apps need
- Onboarding is a real implementation effort
Microsoft Clarity
Pros
- Completely free, no caps
- AI behavior insights
- Heatmaps included
- GDPR/CCPA compliant
Cons
- Ties you to Microsoft ecosystem
- Less polished than Hotjar UI
- Integration with other tools is limited
Which should you choose?
Microsoft Clarity is the lighter-weight option (Free), while Splunk Agent Observability (formerly Galileo) sits higher on the pricing ladder (Enterprise). Splunk Agent Observability (formerly Galileo) is built around enterprises running agents and llm apps at scale; Microsoft Clarity leans more toward any smb with a website. Shortlist the one whose strengths line up with your biggest constraint.
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