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Coralogix vs Graylog

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Coralogix

Logging

Continuous Log Insights and Visibility

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Graylog

Logging

Log Aggregation and Analysis Platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Coralogix no self-hosted option; cloud-only SaaS requiring use of customer's AWS, Azure, or GCP infrastructure; Graylog graylog Enterprise starts at $15,000 per year and Graylog Security at $18,000 per year, priced by daily volume or annual consumption
  • They diverge on capability: Coralogix covers Machine learning analytics, Graylog covers Full-text search.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Coralogix and Graylog actually diverge.

Attributes where Coralogix and Graylog differ
AttributeCoralogixGraylog
Pricing modelusage-basedopen-source
PlatformsCloud-hosted (AWS, Azure, GCP)Web, Api
Founded20152011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Logging).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Coralogix

  • Machine learning analytics
  • Alerts
  • Distributed tracing

Only in Graylog

  • Full-text search
  • Parsing and extraction
  • Real-time analytics

Both cover

  • Log aggregation
  • API
  • Webhooks
  • REST
  • Web support
  • Api support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Coralogix

  • Enterprises requiring infinite log retention across logs, metrics, and tracesnot Graylog
  • Organizations with cross-signal correlation needs (logs, metrics, traces unified)not Graylog

Graylog

  • Log aggregation and analysis for SecOps teamsnot Coralogix
  • IT and DevOps monitoring and troubleshootingnot Coralogix
  • Enterprise security event monitoringnot Coralogix

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Coralogix

  • No self-hosted option; cloud-only SaaS requiring use of customer's AWS, Azure, or GCP infrastructure
  • Pricing is purely usage-based per GB with no flat-rate subscription option; suitable for unpredictable workloads but no cost ceiling

Graylog

  • Graylog Enterprise starts at $15,000 per year and Graylog Security at $18,000 per year, priced by daily volume or annual consumption
  • Correlation engine, scheduled and custom reports, compliance reports and teams management are Enterprise-only
  • Data tiering across hot, warm and archive storage is an Enterprise feature, not available in Graylog Open
  • Graylog Open carries community support only; professional support requires a paid edition
  • UEBA anomaly detection, Sigma rules, MITRE ATT&CK alignment and SOAR automation are limited to Graylog Security

Pricing, plan by plan

Coralogix

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Coralogix review.

Graylog

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Log aggregation
    • Full-text search
    • Parsing and extraction

Which should you pick?

Choose Coralogix if

  • You need machine learning analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud-hosted (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • You also want alerts.
Coralogix review

Choose Graylog if

  • You need full-text search.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want parsing and extraction.
Graylog review

Questions people ask

Is Coralogix or Graylog better?
Neither clearly leads. Coralogix starts at Free and Graylog at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Coralogix or Graylog?
Coralogix starts at Free and Graylog at Free.
Does Coralogix or Graylog run on more platforms?
Coralogix runs on Cloud-hosted (AWS, Azure, GCP). Graylog runs on Web, Api.
Can I use Coralogix for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Coralogix best used for?
Coralogix is most often used for enterprises requiring infinite log retention across logs, metrics, and traces, organizations with cross-signal correlation needs (logs, metrics, traces unified). Of those, enterprises requiring infinite log retention across logs, metrics, and traces and organizations with cross-signal correlation needs (logs, metrics, traces unified) are not what Graylog is typically brought in for.
What can Coralogix do that Graylog cannot?
Coralogix covers Machine learning analytics, Alerts, Distributed tracing. Graylog covers Full-text search, Parsing and extraction, Real-time analytics. Both handle Log aggregation, API, Webhooks, REST.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Coralogix: How is Coralogix pricing structured and what are the per-unit costs?

Coralogix uses usage-based pricing with no tiered plans. All customers get identical feature access. Logs cost $0.42/GB, Traces cost $0.16/GB, Metrics cost $0.06/GB (1GB = 750 active time series), and AI costs $1.50 per 1M tokens.

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Graylog: Does Graylog have a free version?

Yes. Graylog Open is a free, open-source option for collecting, storing, searching, and analyzing log data. However, it includes only community support.

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Coralogix: Is a free trial available and what does it include?

Yes, you can sign up for a free 14-day trial with no credit card required. The trial includes full feature access with a quota of 8 units.

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Graylog: How much does Graylog Enterprise cost?

Graylog Enterprise pricing starts at $15,000/year based on daily log volume or annual data consumption. Exact pricing requires contacting sales.

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Coralogix: What features are included at all pricing levels and what happens if I exceed my quota?

All accounts include 24/7 real human support, unlimited data sources, unlimited users and hosts, unlimited team members, and enterprise features like RBAC, SSO, audit trails, and compliance controls. You can pay as-you-go to exceed your daily quota up to 2X.

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Graylog: What is the difference between Graylog Enterprise and Security editions?

Graylog Security starts at $18,000/year and includes advanced threat detection capabilities beyond the Enterprise edition. Both include technical support.

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Coralogix: Do unused units roll over to the next billing period?

No, unused units or tokens expire at subscription term end with no rollover, refund, or credit options.

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