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Centralized log management and SIEM

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Key facts

Vendor
Graylog
Pricing
Open source - Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Self Hosted, Web, API
Best for
DevOps, Security Teams
Editor rating
4.3 / 5
Founded
2009
Headquarters
Houston, USA

What is Graylog?

Graylog is a monitoring tool from Graylog. A log management and security analytics platform for collecting, indexing and analyzing machine data, available open source and as Graylog Enterprise and Security.

Graylog uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to devops, security teams and runs on Self Hosted, Web, API.

Standout strengths include powerful log search and dashboards, siem and security features, open-source core. Worth weighing: resource-heavy, enterprise features gated.

Graylog pricing

Open Source
Free
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Enterprise
Custom
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Pros

  • Powerful log search and dashboards
  • SIEM and security features
  • Open-source core

Cons

  • Resource-heavy
  • Enterprise features gated

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Frequently asked questions

What is Graylog?

A log management and security analytics platform for collecting, indexing and analyzing machine data, available open source and as Graylog Enterprise and Security.

How much does Graylog cost?

Graylog is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Graylog have a free trial?

Graylog offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Graylog support?

Graylog is available on Self Hosted, Web, API.