# Graylog

Graylog is a Security Information and Event Management product by Graylog, Inc. It runs in the cloud or on-premises (hybrid). Pricing is commercial (contact sales).

AI-powered SIEM, API security, and log management platform

Listed January 2026.

## What is Graylog?

Graylog is a security information and event management (SIEM) platform that provides log management, threat detection, and API security capabilities. The platform offers centralized log collection and analysis for security and IT operations teams.

The product includes AI-powered features for investigation automation and threat detection. It provides real-time security monitoring with long-term data retention capabilities. The platform supports flexible deployment options including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

Graylog includes built-in pipeline management for log routing and data tier management. The platform allows users to preview archived data and restore specific logs without requiring full data ingestion. It provides customizable dashboards for data visualization and analysis.

The system supports automated alerting on security events and audit logs from various sources. It includes detection capabilities for high-risk threats and security incidents. The platform offers investigation tools for security analysts to examine events and correlate data across multiple sources.

Graylog provides data management features including log routing, storage tiering, and cost optimization controls. The platform is designed to handle centralized logging, security threat detection, and API abuse tracking within a single interface.

Tags: Alerting, Log Management

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Detect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-detect-program-small-team): helps you spot attacks and unusual activity.
- [Respond](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-respond-program-small-team): helps you contain and handle incidents.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Security Information and Event Management](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-information-and-event-management-siem)
- Vendor: [Graylog, Inc.](https://cybersectools.com/companies/graylog-inc)
- Deployment: Hybrid
- Company size fit: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Commercial (contact sales)
- Features: 10 listed
- Website: graylog.org

The full feature and integration lists are on the page for signed-in visitors.

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best MDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-mdr-solutions).

## Graylog FAQ

### What is Graylog?

Graylog is a product by Graylog, Inc. in the Security Information and Event Management category. It covers Alerting and Log Management.

### What is the pricing for Graylog?

Graylog is a commercial product. For pricing, visit https://graylog.org/product/graylog-security/ or contact Graylog, Inc..

### What are alternatives to Graylog?

Alternatives to Graylog listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Databricks Lakewatch](https://cybersectools.com/tools/databricks-lakewatch) - Open agentic SIEM on Databricks lakehouse for petabyte-scale SOC ops. (Commercial)
2. [BluSapphire SIEMless-SIEM](https://cybersectools.com/tools/blusapphire-siemless-siem) - AI-native, federated SIEM that detects at the edge & responds autonomously. (Commercial)
3. [JAG Cybersecurity SIEM](https://cybersectools.com/tools/jag-cybersecurity-siem) - SIEM service by JAG Cybersecurity that correlates security events (Commercial)
4. [Wazuh Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)](https://cybersectools.com/tools/wazuh-security-information-and-event-management-siem) - Centralized SIEM platform for aggregating and analyzing telemetry data. (Commercial)
5. [Vega Security Analytics Mesh Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/vega-security-analytics-mesh-sam) - Federated security analytics mesh for unified detection across SIEMs & data lakes. (Commercial)

Compare all Graylog alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/graylog-graylog](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/graylog-graylog)

### What deployment and organization size does Graylog fit?

Graylog is available as cloud or on-premises (hybrid). It is listed for small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. Pricing is commercial. Ask Graylog, Inc. for pricing and support terms.

## Compare Graylog with similar solutions

- [Graylog vs Databricks Lakewatch](https://cybersectools.com/compare/databricks-lakewatch-vs-graylog-graylog)
- [Graylog vs BluSapphire SIEMless-SIEM](https://cybersectools.com/compare/blusapphire-siemless-siem-vs-graylog-graylog)
- [Graylog vs JAG Cybersecurity SIEM](https://cybersectools.com/compare/graylog-graylog-vs-jag-cybersecurity-siem)

All alternatives to Graylog: [/alternatives/graylog-graylog](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/graylog-graylog)

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