Central Logging vs ELK Stack
| Central Logging | ELK Stack | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $187/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Log retention | 15 days | 30 days |
| Log pipelines | Yes | Yes |
| Archive export | Yes | Yes |
| Live log tailing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment options | self-hosted | both |
| Structured log parsing | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | Free |
Both are listed in Best Log Management Software. On The Geeks Club, ELK Stack scores higher on our published basis.