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Graylog vs UptimeRobot

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Graylog

Logging

Log Aggregation and Analysis Platform

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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UptimeRobot

Logging

Uptime monitoring for hobby and non-profit projects, up to enterprise

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit UptimeRobotFull review

The short version

  • Graylog is a open-source log aggregation and analysis platform.
  • Both are free.
  • Where Graylog falls short: Graylog Enterprise starts at $15,000 per year and Graylog Security at $18,000 per year, priced by daily volume or annual consumption.
  • Where UptimeRobot falls short: team plan includes only 3 seats; additional seats are not covered in the base $41/$35 per month price.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Graylog and UptimeRobot actually diverge.

Attributes where Graylog and UptimeRobot differ
AttributeGraylogUptimeRobot
Pricing modelOpen-sourceFreemium
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), category (Logging).

Not yet recorded: founded for UptimeRobot.

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 Graylog

  • Log aggregation
  • Full-text search
  • Parsing and extraction
  • Real-time analytics
  • API
  • Webhooks
  • REST
  • Web support

Only in UptimeRobot

Nothing recorded that Graylog does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Graylog

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

UptimeRobot

  • Freelancers monitoring personal websites and client projectsnot Graylog
  • Small teams managing production services and infrastructurenot Graylog
  • Agencies tracking high-volume client monitoring needsnot Graylog
  • Enterprises requiring custom compliance and SLA managementnot Graylog
  • Background job monitoring via heartbeat checksnot Graylog

Where each one falls short

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

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

UptimeRobot

  • Free plan is limited to a 5 minute check interval; sub-minute checking (60 seconds) requires the paid Solo plan and faster intervals (30 or 15 seconds) require Team or Scale
  • Team plan includes only 3 seats; additional seats are not covered in the base $41/$35 per month price
  • Enterprise pricing and faster-than-15-second intervals are custom and require contacting sales

Pricing, plan by plan

Graylog

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

UptimeRobot

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UptimeRobot review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Graylog if

  • You need log aggregation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want full-text search.
Graylog review

Choose UptimeRobot if

  • You want to start without paying.
UptimeRobot review

Questions people ask

Is Graylog or UptimeRobot better?
Neither clearly leads. Graylog starts at Free and UptimeRobot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Graylog or UptimeRobot?
Graylog starts at Free and UptimeRobot at Free.
Does Graylog or UptimeRobot run on more platforms?
Graylog runs on Web, API. UptimeRobot runs on Web.
Can I use Graylog for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Graylog best used for?
Graylog is most often used for log aggregation and analysis for secops teams, it and devops monitoring and troubleshooting, enterprise security event monitoring. Of those, log aggregation and analysis for secops teams and it and devops monitoring and troubleshooting are not what UptimeRobot is typically brought in for.
What can Graylog do that UptimeRobot cannot?
Graylog covers Log aggregation, Full-text search, Parsing and extraction, Real-time analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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UptimeRobot: What is UptimeRobot's refund policy?

UptimeRobot offers a 14-day money-back guarantee for new subscriptions and upgrades.

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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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UptimeRobot: Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes. You can cancel at any time by turning off auto-renewal. Your subscription remains active until the end of the current billing cycle.

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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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UptimeRobot: What payment methods does UptimeRobot accept?

UptimeRobot accepts major credit and debit cards (Visa, Maestro, MasterCard, Discover, Diners Club, American Express) as well as wire transfers.

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UptimeRobot: What are the monitor limits by plan?

Free: 50 monitors | Solo: 50 | Team: 100 | Scale: 200-500

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