Graylog, Inc.

Graylog Security

8.1/10 MSP Compared score 4.4★ · 116 reviews G2
From $18000/yr (Security, 10 GB/day)
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Starting price
$18000/yr (Security, 10 GB/day)
Free trial
Free tier + 14 days
Deployment
Cloud + self-host
Best for
Teams wanting SIEM-grade threat detection without Splunk-level cost or complexity

Graylog Security from Graylog, Inc. is a siem tool — from $18000/yr (Security, 10 GB/day), rated 4.4/5 (~116 G2 reviews). Best for teams wanting SIEM-grade threat detection without Splunk-level cost or complexity.

How Graylog Security scores

Six criteria, each 0–10 on the same scale from review data, public pricing and feature coverage. Methodology →

Editorial 8.1
User reviews 8.8
Adoption 5.5
Affordability 9.5
Feature breadth 6.0
Ease of trial 10.0

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Graylog Security vs the field

How Graylog Security compares to leading alternatives
Graylog SecurityMicrosoft SentinelSplunk Enterprise Security
Starting price $18000/yr (Security, 10 GB/day) $4.3/GB ingested (PAYG, East US) Custom quote
Pricing model per gb per gb quote
Free trial / tier Free tier + 14 days 31 days 14 days
Best for Teams wanting SIEM-grade threat detection without Splunk-level cost or complexity Microsoft-centric orgs wanting a cloud-native SIEM with deep Entra/Defender integration Large enterprises needing deep, mature SIEM with extensive integrations and log analytics
Deployment Cloud + self-host Cloud Cloud + on-prem
G2 rating 4.4/5 (116) 4.4/5 (289) 4.3/5 (222)
Capterra rating
Our score 8.1 8.1 8.1

Pros

  • Strong value vs Splunk
  • Real free self-hosted tier
  • Data Lake avoids ingestion tax

Cons

  • Enterprise pricing requires sales
  • Inherits Elastic/OpenSearch ops complexity
  • Limited OTLP/observability scope

Key Graylog Security features

  • Free open-source tier
  • SIEM with MITRE ATT&CK mapping
  • Sigma rules + UEBA + risk scoring
  • Pipeline-based enrichment
  • Data Lake (untaxed retention)
  • Built on Elasticsearch/OpenSearch

Graylog Security at a glance

Graylog Security from Graylog, Inc. is a siem tool — from $18000/yr (Security, 10 GB/day), rated 4.4/5 (~116 G2 reviews). Best for teams wanting SIEM-grade threat detection without Splunk-level cost or complexity.

More on Graylog Security

Graylog Security from Graylog, Inc. is a siem platform deploying Cloud + self-host. It is built for teams wanting siem-grade threat detection without splunk-level cost or complexity. It holds 4.4/5 (~116 G2 reviews) and starts at $18000/yr (Security, 10 GB/day) on a per gb model.

Key capabilities: Free open-source tier, SIEM with MITRE ATT&CK mapping, Sigma rules + UEBA + risk scoring, Pipeline-based enrichment, Data Lake (untaxed retention), Built on Elasticsearch/OpenSearch.

Go deeper: pricing breakdown, full review, and the best Graylog Security alternatives (top picks: Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk Enterprise Security, Blumira).

Frequently asked questions

How much does Graylog Security cost?
Graylog Security starts at $18000/yr (Security, 10 GB/day). It's priced per gb. See the pricing page for every plan and limit.
Does Graylog Security have a free trial or free version?
Yes — Graylog Security has a free tier plus a 14 days free trial.
How is Graylog Security deployed?
Graylog Security is available as Cloud + self-host.
Who is Graylog Security best for?
Graylog Security is best for Teams wanting SIEM-grade threat detection without Splunk-level cost or complexity.
Is Graylog Security any good?
Graylog Security holds 4.4/5 across 116 reviews and scores 8.1/10 on our data-weighted ranking.
What are the best Graylog Security alternatives?
Top alternatives include Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk Enterprise Security, Blumira. See the full alternatives list for pricing and scores.

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Data as of June 1, 2026. Sources: graylog.org, g2.com. Figures are pulled from public vendor and security data and refreshed automatically.