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Head-to-head · Security Analytics

Elastic Security vs Sumo Logic

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Elastic Security #2 in Security Analytics 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Try Elastic Security
Sumo Logic #6 in Security Analytics 8.9/10 Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Sumo Logic

Elastic Security leads on 0 checks, Sumo Logic on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreElastic Security · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Elastic Security scores higher on our rubric for security analytics: 9.3 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Elastic Security is the better fit for teams wanting flexible, low-cost SIEM analytics. Sumo Logic is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing broad log analytics.

  • Elastic Security fits best

    Teams wanting flexible, low-cost SIEM analytics

  • Sumo Logic fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing broad log analytics

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Side by side

Feature Elastic Security 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Sumo Logic 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.9
Ranking #2 in Security Analytics #6 in Security Analytics
Best for Teams wanting flexible, low-cost SIEM analytics Budget-conscious teams needing broad log analytics
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $0.09/GB usage-based —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web, Linux, Windows, macOS
Integrations 10 integrations 2 integrations
Features Elastic Security 0/4 · Sumo Logic 0/4
UEBA Not checked yet Not checked yet
Anomaly detection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Threat intelligence Not checked yet Not checked yet
Case management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Log ingestion limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Detection rules support correlation, thresholds, indicators, fields, and machine learning
  • Hundreds of integrations cover cloud, Kubernetes, endpoints, networks, and ticketing
  • Free self-managed plan plus usage pricing from $0.09 per GB ingested
  • Free plan includes 20 daily credits and 7-day log retention.
  • Live Tail, structured parsing, and processing rules support log analysis.
  • Integrates with major cloud platforms and offers APIs and Terraform administration.
Cons
  • Retention is billed separately from ingestion, starting at $0.017 per retained GB monthly
  • Entity analytics and UEBA require the Security Analytics Complete plan
  • Teams must choose between managed deployments and self-managed infrastructure
  • Free plan is limited to three users and 7-day log retention.
  • Essentials uses paid credits, so usage-based costs depend on configuration.
  • Enterprise Suite pricing configurations list unlimited log capacity, not a fixed limit.
Our verdict

Elastic Security is a SIEM and security analytics product for security operations teams. It collects data from endpoints, cloud environments, networks, and other sources, then supports detection, investigation, threat hunting, alert…

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Sumo Logic is a cloud-native log management and analytics platform for DevOps, IT operations, and security teams. It collects data through installed or hosted collectors, stores and indexes it in the Sumo Logic Cloud, and provides…

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  1. Elastic SecuritySecurity Analytics 9.3Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Sumo LogicSecurity Analytics 8.9Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Elastic Security — where it wins

    • Detection rules support correlation, thresholds, indicators, fields, and machine learning
    • Hundreds of integrations cover cloud, Kubernetes, endpoints, networks, and ticketing
    • Free self-managed plan plus usage pricing from $0.09 per GB ingested

    Where it doesn't

    • Retention is billed separately from ingestion, starting at $0.017 per retained GB monthly
    • Entity analytics and UEBA require the Security Analytics Complete plan
    • Teams must choose between managed deployments and self-managed infrastructure

  • Sumo Logic — where it wins

    • Free plan includes 20 daily credits and 7-day log retention.
    • Live Tail, structured parsing, and processing rules support log analysis.
    • Integrates with major cloud platforms and offers APIs and Terraform administration.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to three users and 7-day log retention.
    • Essentials uses paid credits, so usage-based costs depend on configuration.
    • Enterprise Suite pricing configurations list unlimited log capacity, not a fixed limit.
  • Elastic Security9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Flexible SIEM analytics with extensive detection, hunting, and workflow capabilities.

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  • Sumo Logic8.9/10 · Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial

    Broad log analytics with a free entry point, live search, parsing, and cloud integrations.

    Visit Sumo LogicFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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