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Elastic Defend vs LimaCharlie
Both stand on endpoint security software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Elastic Defend 
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
LimaCharlie combines endpoint security, data ingestion, and automation, with controls for multi-tenant operations. The free tier is limited to two endpoints, while Standard pricing depends on capabilities and usage.
Visit LimaCharlieThe facts
| Elastic Defend | LimaCharlie | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | elastic.co | limacharlie.io |
| On endpoint security software | #8 of 41 | #4 of 41 |
Elastic Defend: what it does well
LimaCharlie: what it does well
- Ingests JSON, Syslog, and CEF data.
- Rules and configurations can use YAML or Terraform.
- Community tier includes free EDR for up to two endpoints.
- Standard includes ticketing and Discourse support.
What to know first
- Community tier is limited to two endpoints.
- Standard EDR costs $3 per endpoint monthly.
- Standard telemetry sources cost $0.20/GB.
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