Side by side
Logstash vs Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Logging
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 APILinuxSelf-hosted
Logstash supports varied inputs, transformations, and outputs, with queues for handling events during failures. Its listed deployment route is self-hosted, while the trial applies to Elastic Cloud Serverless.
Visit Logstash Free plan APILinuxWeb+1
Choose Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Logging if you need a managed place to collect and analyze OCI and custom application logs, with routing and archival options. Look elsewhere if you need a non-cloud deployment; this service is offered as a cloud deployment.
Visit Oracle Cloud Infrastructure LoggingThe facts
| Logstash | Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Logging | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | elastic.co | oracle.com |
| On log management software | #15 of 111 | #11 of 111 |
Logstash: what it does well
- Over 200 input, filter, and output plugins
- Routes data to multiple outputs
- Persistent queues support at-least-once delivery
- Includes monitoring and pipeline viewing
What to know first
- Listed deployment option is self-hosted
- 14-day trial applies to Elastic Cloud Serverless deployment
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Logging: what it does well
- Ingests audit, OCI service, and custom application logs.
- Search includes SQL-like queries, filtering, aggregation, and visualization.
- Connector Hub routes logs to Oracle and third-party destinations.
- Object Storage export supports indefinite log retention.
- Access policies deny and audit unauthorized requests.
What to know first
- The free tier includes 10 GB of log storage per month.
- Storage beyond the free allowance is priced by stored GB.
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