Sumo Logic alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Sumo Logic: query language has a learning curve, and pricing model has changed several times. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Sumo Logic, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Datadog currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Sumo Logic alternative for most people
DatadogLogs tightly linked to APM and infrastructure metrics.
Best Sumo Logic alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
GraylogSelf-hosted log management and SIEM with a free edition.
Best Sumo Logic alternative for self-hosting
Elastic ObservabilityComparable log analytics and security, with a self-managed option.
Best Sumo Logic alternative for Linux
GraylogSelf-hosted log management and SIEM with a free edition.
Best Sumo Logic alternative for iPhone and Android
DatadogLogs tightly linked to APM and infrastructure metrics.
Best Sumo Logic alternative for working in the browser
CoralogixLower per-GB pricing with data kept in your own cloud bucket.
Sumo Logic alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Sumo Logic?
Datadog ranks first right now. Logs tightly linked to APM and infrastructure metrics. Elastic Observability and Coralogix follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Sumo Logic?
Yes. Datadog (free plan + paid) and Graylog (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Sumo Logic?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which Sumo Logic alternatives work on Linux?
Graylog runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Sumo Logic?
The complaints we hear most: query language has a learning curve; pricing model has changed several times; aimed at larger companies.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Sumo Logic, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.