ELK Alternatives

Some alternatives to the ELK stack include:

• Graylog - Open source centralized logging platform with similar capabilities to ELK. Focuses more on out-of-box functionality rather than flexibility.

• Splunk - Leading proprietary log management platform aimed at large enterprises. Provides machine learning capabilities. High licensing costs.

• Sumo Logic - Hosted log analytics and monitoring solution. Good for cloud-native stack with aggregated views.

Compared to ELK, Graylog prioritizes simplicity, while Splunk provides premium features at higher costs. The ELK stack strikes a balance - it is flexible, cost-efficient, and has an abundance of community support.