Who is each tool for?
El
Elasticsearch (ELK)
Organizations needing powerful full-text search and log analytics
Sp
Splunk
Enterprises with heavy log analysis and security requirements
Pros and Cons
El
Elasticsearch (ELK)
Pros
- Powerful full-text search
- Highly scalable architecture
- Rich ecosystem (ELK Stack)
- Flexible schema and queries
Cons
- Resource-intensive operation
- Complex cluster management
- Licensing changes caused concerns
Sp
Splunk
Pros
- Industry-leading search capabilities
- Powerful SPL query language
- Strong security and compliance
- Extensive app marketplace
Cons
- Expensive licensing model
- Resource-intensive deployment
- Steep learning curve for SPL
Feature Comparison
Feature
El
Elasticsearch (ELK)Sp
SplunkAPM
6
7
Log Management
9.5
10
Infrastructure Monitoring
7.5
8
Alerting
7.5
8.5
Integrations
8.5
8.5
Ease of Use
6.5
6.5
Support
8
9
Value for Money
8
6
Overall Score
8.8
8.6
Pricing
El
Elasticsearch (ELK)
Free / Cloud from $95/mo
Pricing varies by data volume and features. Contact Elasticsearch (ELK) for a custom quote.
Sp
Splunk
Custom pricing
Pricing varies by data volume and features. Contact Splunk for a custom quote.
Our Verdict
Both Elasticsearch (ELK) and Splunk are excellent observability platforms. Elasticsearch (ELK) edges ahead with a score of 8.8/10, particularly excelling in Value for Money.
