CrowdStrike Observability vs Elastic Security comparison

CrowdStrike and Elastic are both solutions in the Log Management category. CrowdStrike is ranked #38 with an average rating of 7.5, while Elastic is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.0. CrowdStrike holds a 0.5% mindshare in Log Management, compared to Elastic’s 2.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of CrowdStrike users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of Elastic users who would recommend it.

CrowdStrike Observability

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100% willing to recommend

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86% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between CrowdStrike Observability and Elastic Security based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Log Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed CrowdStrike Observability vs. Elastic Security Report (Updated: September 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

CrowdStrike Observability

Ranking in Log Management

38th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Elastic Security

Ranking in Log Management

11th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (5th), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (17th), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (7th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (9th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of CrowdStrike Observability is 0.5%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Elastic Security is 2.9%, down from 5.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Log Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Elastic Security	2.9%
CrowdStrike Observability	0.5%
Other	96.6%

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Featured Reviews

ManelAlvarez

Technical engineer at Devoteam Management Consulting

Protection improves through superior global visibility and robust cloud integration

CrowdStrike Observability is especially useful when using a multi-cloud environment. Although it is expensive, the protection level it provides justifies the price. For users on Google Cloud, I prefer using Google's GTI technology. Overall, I would rate CrowdStrike Observability as nine out of ten. I rate the overall solution as nine.

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SyedAli17

Assistant Director at PTA

Centralized monitoring improves security posture through rapid data processing

The processing part of Elastic Security is very interesting for us since we handle almost 7,000 to 8,000 alerts per minute. We require rapid processing speed for alerts and event data, and Elastic Security is very efficient at handling this level of data. Additionally, Elastic Security helps improve the security posture of Pakistan through centralized visibility and real-time processing.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The intelligent alerting feature is excellent and configured on our console, being highly effective as it detects real alerts and just warnings or real issues."

"The intelligence database provided by CrowdStrike is very impressive."

"The price is worth it."

"CrowdStrike Observability offers strong predictive analytics capabilities, and the intelligent alerting system helps minimize noise and optimize IT resources effectively."

"In the logs and the trajectory, it shows detailed information about where the source of infection comes from, how it travels, and how to reach there."

"I find the most effective feature of CrowdStrike Observability to be its cloud vision and attack surface vision, which enhance network traffic analysis."

"The best features of CrowdStrike Observability include the way they show issues to the client or agent, and their data collection method is interesting because they use an agent-less approach in some cases, collecting data from infrastructure such as firewalls."

"The intelligence database provided by CrowdStrike is very impressive."

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"We've found the initial setup to be quite straightforward."

"Its flexibility is most valuable. We can have a number of scenarios, and we can get logs from anything. If we know how to use Logstash, we can tweak it in many ways. This makes the logging search on Elastic very easy."

"One of the most valuable features of this solution is that it is more flexible than AlienVault."

"I use the stack every morning to check the errors and it's just so clear. I don't see any disadvantage to using Logstash."

"I like that it's a SIEM platform. I like that I can sell Elastic Security quickly. Elastic Security has a large community that can support users."

"The most valuable thing is that this solution is widely used for work management and research. It's easy to jump into the security use case with the same technology."

"I can look at events from more than one source across multiple different locations and find patterns or anomalies. The machine learning capabilities are helpful, and I can create rules for notifications to be more proactive rather than responding after something has gone wrong."

"Elastic Security offers advanced features such as machine learning and integration with ChatGPT."

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Cons

"Integration with Huawei should be more straightforward."

"For reporting or log management, having a longer duration for backup without needing to purchase a paid subscription would be beneficial."

"Integration with Huawei should be more straightforward."

"For reporting or log management, having a longer duration for backup without needing to purchase a paid subscription would be beneficial. Currently, there is a default ninety-day backup period."

"We had some difficulties at the beginning, but at this moment they are improving, so probably in some months I will give them a ten."

"The pricing is very high and small companies cannot afford it. They should reduce the price because the backend infrastructure is the same."

"Technical support received a rating of 4 out of 10."

"We had some difficulties at the beginning, but at this moment they are improving, so probably in some months I will give them a ten."

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"Its documentation should be a bit better. I have to spend at least a couple of hours to find the solution for a simple thing. When we buy Elastic, training is not included for free with Elastic. We have to pay extra for the training. They should include training in the price."

"Authentication is not a default in Kibana. We need to have another tool to have authentication and authorization. These two should be part of Kibana."

"The process of designing dashboards is a little cumbersome in Kibana. Unless you are an expert, you will not be able to use it. The process should be pretty straightforward. The authentication feature is what we are looking for. We would love to have a central authentication system in the open-source edition without the need for a license or an enterprise license. If they can give at least a simple authentication system within a company. In a large organization, authentication is very essential for security because logs can contain a lot of confidential data. Therefore, an authentication feature for who accesses it should be there."

"The solution needs to be more reactive to investigations. We need to be able to detect and prevent any attacks before it can damage our infrastructure. Currently, this solution doesn't offer that."

"Upgrades currently released as stacks when it should be a plugin or an extension to save removal and reinstallation."

"Elastic Security consumes a lot of resources, requiring a substantial deployment setup."

"They don't provide user authentication and authorisation features (Shield) as a part of their open-source version."

"One limitation of Elastic Security is that it does not have built-in workflows for all tasks. For example, if you need a workflow for compliance, you will need to create a custom workflow."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Compared to other tools, Elastic Security is a cheaper solution."

"I find it better than Splunk in terms of cost-effectiveness. For cost-effectiveness, I would rate it a nine out of 10."

"Elastic Stack is an open-source tool. You don't have to pay anything for the components."

"Affordable but with additional costs"

"It's a monthly cost with Elastic SIEM, but I am not sure of the exact cost."

"The base product is open-source but if you need advanced security features then you need to pay for the subscription. Elastic Security's price is reasonable in some cases and in other cases it's not."

"The product offers an amazing pricing structure. Price-wise, the product is very competitive."

"We use the open-source version, so there is no charge for this solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

15%

Government

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	40
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	14

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with CrowdStrike Observability?

From a technical standpoint, the solution performs excellently without significant flaws. The solution includes advanced log management and distributed tracing features.

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What is your primary use case for CrowdStrike Observability?

The main use cases for CrowdStrike Observability include distributed tracing and log management capabilities.

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What advice do you have for others considering CrowdStrike Observability?

The reviewer works as a system integrator and reseller, dealing with various security products including Fortinet, Palo Alto, FortiNDR, FortiXDR, ADC, and EDR. Their clients actively use FortiNDR a...

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With Datadog, we have near-live visibility across our entire platform. We have seen APM metrics impacted several times lately using the dashboards we have created with Datadog; they are very good c...

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What do you like most about Elastic Security?

Elastic provides the capability to index quickly due to the reverse indexes it offers. This data is crucial as it contains critical information. The reverse index allows fast data indexing because ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Elastic Security?

I am satisfied with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing cost. It is a pure 10.

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Also Known As

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Elastic SIEM, ELK Logstash

Overview

Unify security, log management, and observability with the new CrowdStrike Falcon LogScale module, the next evolution of Humio, including the all-new managed Falcon Complete LogScale service.

CrowdStrike

Elastic Security is a robust, open-source security solution designed to offer integrated threat prevention, detection, and response capabilities across an organization's entire digital estate. Part of the Elastic Stack (which includes Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana), Elastic Security leverages the power of search, analytics, and data aggregation to provide real-time insight into threats and vulnerabilities. It is a comprehensive platform that supports a wide range of security needs, from endpoint protection to cloud and network security, making it a versatile choice for organizations looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture.

Elastic Security combines the features of a security information and event management (SIEM) system with endpoint protection, allowing organizations to detect, investigate, and respond to threats in real time. This unified approach helps reduce complexity and improve the efficiency of security operations.

Additional offerings and benefits:

The platform utilizes advanced analytics, machine learning algorithms, and anomaly detection to identify threats and suspicious activities.
It offers extensive integration options with other tools and platforms, facilitating a more cohesive and comprehensive security ecosystem.
With Kibana, users gain access to powerful visualization tools and dashboards that provide real-time insight into security data.

Finally, Elastic Security benefits from a global community of users who contribute to its threat intelligence, helping to enhance its detection capabilities. This collaborative approach ensures that the solution remains on the cutting edge of cybersecurity, with up-to-date information on the latest threats and vulnerabilities.

Elastic

Sample Customers

Information Not Available

Texas A&M, U.S. Air Force, NuScale Power, Martin's Point Health Care

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