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We performed a comparison between Graylog and Sumo Logic Security based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Log Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"Open source and user friendly.""We have scaled from a single machine installation (a VM with a Graylog + ES + MongoDB) to (2 Graylog + 2 ES + 3 MongoDB). This was done smoothly with a minimal impact on logging.""We run a containerized microservices environment. Being able to set up streams and search for errors and anomalies across hundreds of containers is why a log aggregation platform like Graylog is valuable to us.""Everything stands out as valuable, including the fact that I can quantify and qualify the logs, create pipelines and process the logs in any way I like, and create charts or data maps.""Real-time UDP/GELF logging and full text-based searching.""What I like about Graylog is that it's real-time and you have access to the raw data. So, you ingest it, and you have access to every message and every data item you ingest. You can then build analytics on top of that. You can look at the raw data, and you can do some volumetric estimations, such as how big traffic you have, how many messages of data of a type you have, etc.""I am very proud of how very stable the solution is.""Graylog's search functionality, alerting functionality, user management, and dashboards are useful."

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"Scalability has been good for our needs. We haven't run into any scaling issues in regards to size so far.""We can ingest logs and make reports out of them. It is a good tool which can help us monitor any issues.""We can integrate threat intelligence solutions into the product.""Sumo Logic Security is a good solution for searching the logs and identifying the issues.""Sumo Logic is an easy solution to use. You can set it up very quickly, and it includes a lot of training videos.""The most valuable features of Sumo Logic Security are the rules, use cases, and ease of use. Additionally, the integration is straightforward and good GUI.""The tool has key features like operability. It will alert the admins whenever a device is onboarded.""We have used it many times to find a root cause of a live issue, then fix the problem in the applications."

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Cons
"I would like to see a default dashboard widget that shows the topology of the clusters defined for the graylog install.""Over six months, I had two similar issues where searches were performed on field "messages". It exhausted all the memory of the ES node causing an ES crash and a Graylog halt.""The infrastructure cost is the main issue. I like the rest. If the infrastructure costs could be lower, it would be fantastic.""I hope to see improvements in Graylog for more interactivity, user-friendliness, and creating alerts. The initial setup is complex.""I would like to see a date and time in the Graylog Grok patterns so that I can save time when searching for a log. I like how the streams and the search query work, but adding a date and time will allow me to pull out a log in a milli-second.""Since container orchestration systems are popular and Graylog fits the niche well, perhaps they could officially support running in docker containers on Kubernetes as a StatefulSet as a use case. That way, the declarative nature of Kubernetes config files would document their best case deployment scenario-""Graylog needs to improve their authentication. Also, the fact that Graylog displays logs from the top down is just ridiculous.""Its scalability gets complicated when we have to update or edit multiple nodes."

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"I would like to see improvement in the user experience when configuring things, ingesting logs, and creating ports.""We would like to have some type of predefined setup for the logs, making the setup easier by default.""The initial setup is the most stressful, like learning how to use it.""We would like the ability to drill down into a dashboard and get into deeper levels.""If you look at some of the other offerings right now that are available in the market, they do offer APM as well as the product they're offering. I believe Sumo Logic is not there yet. So that's something which I would love to see.""From the network segmentation side, there is some discrepancy in log onboarding. The tool needs to improve direct API integrations, login integration, native login integration, etc.""Sumo Logic needs to make sure integrating solutions are seamless.""It would be nice to have an improved ability to scroll through logs within a time frame. Right now, we can search for specific errors. However, if we want to look for "before and after" within a specific time frame, it's not easy using the tool. This would be an improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Having paid official support is wise for projects."
  • "I am using a community edition. I have not looked at the enterprise offering from Graylog."
  • "If you want something that works and do not have the money for Splunk or QRadar, take Graylog.​​"
  • "​You get a lot out-of-the-box with the non-enterprise version, so give it a try first."
  • "Consider Enterprise support if you have atypical needs or setup requirements.​"
  • "I use the free version of Graylog."
  • "It's an open-source solution that can be used free of charge."
  • "We're using the Community edition."
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  • "Purchasing Sumo Logic through the AWS Marketplace was a simple step."
  • "Purchasing the solution through the AWS Marketplace is very easy."
  • "We chose to go through the AWS Marketplace because it makes it a lot easier when we bill our customers. Rather than having to get multiple different sources of information then correlate a monthly bill for our customers, it is just included in the AWS usage charges."
  • "The AWS Marketplace pricing is fairly reasonable for what it does. I wouldn't call it expensive, but I wouldn't call it cheap. It is pretty good."
  • "The only limit to the scalability of the product for us is how much we are willing to pay."
  • "The price scaling comes in a bit expensive."
  • "Pricing has been cheaper than some of the competing tools, like Splunk."
  • "If we went to ELK Stack, which is open source, it would have been less costly, but it would have required more development from our side."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product is scalable. The solution is stable.
    Top Answer:We are using the free version of the product. However, the paid version is expensive.
    Top Answer:Since it's a free tool, I don't have much to say. Troubleshooting is important to me. The initial setup is complex. I hope to see improvements in Graylog for more interactivity, user-friendliness, and… more »
    Top Answer:Sumo Logic Security is a good solution for searching the logs and identifying the issues.
    Top Answer:Storing logs in Sumo Logic Security is charged GB-wise, which is a little higher than other products.
    Top Answer:Sumo Logic Security is expensive, and its pricing could be improved.
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    Overview

    Graylog is purpose-built to deliver the best log collection, storage, enrichment, and analysis. Graylog is:

    • Considerably faster analysis speeds.
    • More robust and easier-to-use analysis platform.
    • Simpler administration and infrastructure management.
    • Lower cost than alternatives.
    • Full-scale customer service.
    • No expensive training or tool experts required.

    Sumo Logic

    Sumo Logic is a cloud-based machine data analytics company focusing on security, operations, and BI use cases. It provides log management and analytics services that leverage machine-generated big data to deliver real-time IT insights.

    Sumo Logic is developed as a SaaS solution, it processes and analyzes large quantities of IT infrastructure data, spotting patterns and anomalies that can indicate a potential threat or significant event.

    The platform is designed to help IT, security, and business operations teams develop, manage, and secure their applications and cloud infrastructures. It collects, aggregates, and analyzes data from various sources including servers, virtual machines, and network devices, providing visibility into complex systems.

    What are the key features of Sumo Logic?

    • Real-time Analytics: Continuous queries and live dashboards that provide insights into application performance, user behavior, and security threats.

    • Advanced Machine Learning: Utilizes machine learning algorithms to identify trends, anomalies, and patterns.

    • Integrated Threat Intelligence: Tools and workflows to enhance security postures by detecting threats and anomalies.

    • Multi-tenant Cloud Service: Allows users to operate in a shared cloud environment securely.

    The solution aims to simplify data complexity, streamline operations, and provide actionable insights to businesses across various industries.

    Sumo Logic is designed to handle high data volumes from multiple sources without diminishing performance. It is primarily deployed in the cloud with seamless integrations for AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. This flexibility allows users to leverage Sumo Logic’s capabilities regardless of their existing cloud infrastructure.

    In summary, Sumo Logic is a comprehensive, AI-driven analytics solution ideal for businesses looking to enhance their IT and security operations through data-driven insights and real-time monitoring. Its flexible deployment options and scalable pricing model make it accessible for various business sizes and sectors.

    Sample Customers
    Blue Cross Blue Shield, eBay, Cisco, LinkedIn, SAP, King.com, Twilio, Deutsche Presse-Agentur
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Government8%
    Educational Organization7%
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    Financial Services Firm30%
    Media Company20%
    Retailer10%
    Transportation Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise50%
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    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise63%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise58%
    Buyer's Guide
    Graylog vs. Sumo Logic Security
    April 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Graylog vs. Sumo Logic Security and other solutions. Updated: April 2024.
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    Graylog is ranked 11th in Log Management with 18 reviews while Sumo Logic Security is ranked 20th in Log Management with 18 reviews. Graylog is rated 8.0, while Sumo Logic Security is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Graylog writes "Great detailed search features and easy Java integration, but needs improvement in integration with Python". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Sumo Logic Security writes "Used to store and monitor application logs and VPC flow logs". Graylog is most compared with Grafana Loki, Wazuh, syslog-ng, Splunk Enterprise Security and Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, whereas Sumo Logic Security is most compared with Wazuh, Microsoft Sentinel, Rapid7 InsightIDR, Splunk Enterprise Security and VMware Aria Operations for Logs. See our Graylog vs. Sumo Logic Security report.

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