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Elastic Observability vs ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer
Both stand on log management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Elastic Observability combines telemetry analysis, monitoring, and deployment options, with usage-based Serverless rates listed by data type. Teams should account for ingestion and retention costs when assessing that option.
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Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1
EventLog Analyzer combines broad log collection with threat detection, compliance reporting, and incident workflows. Its free edition provides a limited starting point, while larger deployments use source-based paid licensing.
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| Elastic Observability | ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Professional: $795 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Elastic Observability | Not published |
| Website | elastic.co | manageengine.com |
| On log management software | #9 of 111 | #55 of 111 |
Elastic Observability: what it does well
- Combines logs, metrics, traces, and user experience data.
- Supports OpenTelemetry without proprietary agents.
- Offers Serverless, Hosted, and self-managed deployment.
- Serverless Cloud states a 99.95% monthly uptime SLA.
What to know first
- Serverless charges depend on usage and telemetry.
- Pricing is available on request.
- Mobile app monitoring is not supported.
ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer: what it does well
- Supports over 750 log sources
- Threat correlation covers several attack types
- Compliance templates cover major mandates
- File integrity monitoring for Windows and Linux
- Ticketing integrations include ServiceNow and Jira
What to know first
- Free edition limited to five log sources
- Paid Professional plan starts at $795 per year
- Incident Workbench requires Log360 integration
- Licensing is based on monitored log sources
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