Graylog alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Graylog: SSPL licence is not OSI open source, and requires running OpenSearch and MongoDB. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Graylog, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Elastic Observability currently ranks first.
No alternatives match these filters.
Show all 5 alternativesThe best Graylog alternative for…
The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Graylog alternative for most people
Elastic ObservabilityThe full Elastic stack for search, logs and APM.
Best Graylog alternative for a free option
OpenObserveLighter open-source log platform with cheap object storage.
Best Graylog alternative for open source
GrafanaLoki offers cheaper log storage alongside Grafana dashboards.
Best Graylog alternative for self-hosting
Elastic ObservabilityThe full Elastic stack for search, logs and APM.
Best Graylog alternative for working in the browser
Sumo LogicHosted log analytics and SIEM with nothing to run.
Graylog alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Graylog?
Elastic Observability ranks first right now. The full Elastic stack for search, logs and APM. OpenObserve and Grafana follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Graylog?
Yes. OpenObserve (open source) and Grafana (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Graylog?
Yes: OpenObserve and Grafana. OpenObserve and Grafana can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Graylog?
The complaints we hear most: SSPL licence is not OSI open source; requires running OpenSearch and MongoDB; key enterprise features are paid.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Graylog, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.