Best SIEM Software · 2026
Elastic Security vs 
Wazuh Elastic Security vs Wazuh: on our data-weighted scoring, Wazuh edges ahead (8.3 vs 8.2/10). Elastic Security starts at Free tier available and is best for teams wanting an open, search-powered SIEM with consumption pricing and no per-endpoint fees; Wazuh starts at $571/mo (Cloud, up to 100 agents) and is best for teams wanting a free, open-source SIEM/XDR they can self-host (or run as managed cloud). Choose Wazuh for the stronger overall track record; consider Elastic Security if its pricing model or fit matches your environment better. Side-by-side table below.
Six criteria, each scored 0–10 on the same scale from real review data, public pricing and feature coverage. See our methodology →
| Criterion | Elastic Security | Wazuh |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| User reviews | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Adoption | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Affordability | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Feature breadth | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Ease of trial | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Elastic Security | Wazuh | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free tier available | $571/mo (Cloud, up to 100 agents) |
| Pricing model | per gb | flat |
| Free trial / tier | Free tier + 14 days | Free tier + 14 days |
| Best for | Teams wanting an open, search-powered SIEM with consumption pricing and no per-endpoint fees | Teams wanting a free, open-source SIEM/XDR they can self-host (or run as managed cloud) |
| Deployment | Cloud + self-host | Cloud + self-host |
| G2 rating | 4.5/5 (23) | 4.5/5 (59) |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Our score | 8.2 | 8.3 |
You need teams wanting an open, search-powered siem with consumption pricing and no per-endpoint fees.
You need teams wanting a free, open-source siem/xdr they can self-host (or run as managed cloud).
Wazuh bills on a flat model from $571/mo (Cloud, up to 100 agents) (free tier available), while Elastic Security uses a per gb model from Free tier available (free tier available). Because the models differ, the cheaper option flips depending on your fleet size — model both at your seat/endpoint count.
Wazuh ships 7 headline capabilities (Open-source SIEM + XDR, Log analysis + file integrity monitoring, Vulnerability detection, Regulatory compliance (PCI) and deploys Cloud + self-host. Elastic Security ships 6 (Search-powered SIEM + analytics, Built-in EDR + cloud security, Prebuilt detection rules + MITRE ATT&CK, ML anomaly detection), deploying Cloud + self-host.
Wazuh holds 4.5/5 (~59 G2 reviews); Elastic Security holds 4.5/5 (~23 G2 reviews). On our data-weighted score, Wazuh edges ahead (8.3 vs 8.2/10). Pick Elastic Security instead when teams wanting an open, search-powered siem with consumption pricing and no per-endpoint fees. See Wazuh alternatives or Elastic Security alternatives.
