Graylog vs LogRhythm

Graylog and LogRhythm are both open source siem solutions. Graylog open-source log management and SIEM platform with intuitive analytics, while LogRhythm unified SIEM platform with threat lifecycle management and built-in SOAR. The best choice depends on your organization's size, technical requirements, and budget.

Choose Graylog if open-source core with generous free tier is your priority and teams needing cost-effective log management with SIEM capabilities and an intuitive user experience. Choose LogRhythm if all-in-one platform with SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, and NDR matters most and mid-to-large enterprises wanting an all-in-one SIEM with built-in SOAR and simplified threat lifecycle management.

LogRhythm starts at Custom enterprise pricing (typically $30K-$200K+/year) (perpetual license or subscription (mps-based)). Graylog starts at Free (Open) / From $1,250/month (Operations) / Security custom (per-node licensing (operations and security tiers)). As always, the sticker price only tells part of the story. Factor in add-ons, implementation costs, and what's actually included at each tier.

It depends on how deeply Graylog is embedded in your stack. Most teams run both in parallel for a few weeks before cutting over. Check whether LogRhythm supports importing your existing configs or policies. That's usually the biggest time sink.