CrowdStrike Observability vs Elastic Security comparison

CrowdStrike and Elastic are both solutions in the Log Management category. CrowdStrike is ranked #22 with an average rating of 8.0, while Elastic is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.5. CrowdStrike holds a 0.8% mindshare in Log Management, compared to Elastic’s 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of CrowdStrike users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of Elastic users who would recommend it.

CrowdStrike Observability

Read 7 CrowdStrike Observability reviews

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100% willing to recommend

Elastic Security

Read 66 Elastic Security reviews

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5,469 Comparison Views

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.

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Categories and Ranking

CrowdStrike Observability

Ranking in Log Management

22nd

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

9th

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) (15th), Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (7th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (8th)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of CrowdStrike Observability is 0.8%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Elastic Security is 3.0%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Log Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Elastic Security	3.0%
CrowdStrike Observability	0.8%
Other	96.2%

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Featured Reviews

HectorRios

IT COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS at Américas BPS

Has provided reliable alerts and helped identify infrastructure issues through detailed reporting

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. Additionally, they have the agent, but the presentation in the management console is excellent as we have observability end-to-end with the servers and all the services configured in the use cases. 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. Identifying performance bottlenecks is important because they collect numerous MD5 or hash keys including movements or playbooks. The way they organize that in the console is excellent, allowing you to have reports detecting issues, which not only includes detection but also provides solutions to those issues.

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Laurentiu Popescu

Chief Product Officer at ClusterPower

Has improved threat detection with deep log analysis and streamlined investigation workflows

The most useful features I find in Elastic Security are the forensic ones that allow us to carry deeper analysis into the logs for in-depth investigations, and the dashboards, with the reporting dashboard being quite user-friendly. Elastic Security is quite good at identifying threats, as it is part of the deep investigation tool that I mentioned before. Unless we need to look further into a certain log, we can carry out a deeper analysis and forensics on those particular logs. I can assess the impact of Elastic Security's real-time data analysis on our threat response efficiency as working pretty good. We are looking for real-time analysis because we have a continuous inflow of logs from different sources: from our cloud, from Active Directory, from our network. So it works pretty well.

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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 price is worth it."

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

"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 log aggregation and correlation of data are notable features that enhance our operations."

"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."

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"ELK Logstash is easy and fast, at least for the initial setup with the out of box uses."

"We chose the product based on the ability to scan for malware using a malware behavioral model as opposed to just a traditional hash-based antivirus. Therefore, it's not as intensive."

"It is an extremely stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"Elastic Security is very easy to adapt."

"Just the ability to do a lot more than just up-down is nice, which a lot of people take for granted."

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

"The most valuable feature is the machine learning capability."

"It's very customizable, which is quite helpful."

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Cons

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

"The customer service is not satisfactory for me. The support is only available in English, and my users in LATAM regions such as Peru and Colombia require local language support, which is not currently provided."

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

"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."

"Integration with Huawei should be more straightforward."

"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."

"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."

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"Elastic sometimes does not correctly identify threats or anomalies. It might not classify an issue as malicious or critical accurately."

"The tool needs to integrate with legacy servers. Big companies can have legacy servers that may not always be updated."

"We'd like to see some more artificial intelligence capabilities."

"This type of monitoring is not very mature just yet. We need more real-time information in a way that's easier to manage."

"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."

"There isn't really a very good user experience. You need a lot of training."

"The initial configuration and setup are complicated and not straightforward."

"The interface could be more user friendly because it is sometimes hard to deal with."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution is not expensive and costs around ten dollars a month."

"I can say that the product is cheaply priced."

"Compared to other products such as Dynatrace, this is one of the cheaper options."

"We are using the free, open-source version of this solution."

"Elastic Security is free to use."

"It is easy to deploy, easy to use, and you get everything you need to become operational with it, and have nothing further to pay unless you want the OLED plugin."

"Affordable but with additional costs"

"There is no charge for using the open-source version."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	40
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	15

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with CrowdStrike Observability?

The product at this moment is really good; CrowdStrike Observability is still working to improve it and they are including new features. At this time, I cannot provide an opinion about what else to...

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What is your primary use case for CrowdStrike Observability?

We are currently finishing the configuration of the solution, making the playbooks and configurations with the use cases. From CrowdStrike Observability, we use all the solution including XDR and a...

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What advice do you have for others considering CrowdStrike Observability?

We did not use Falcon Sandbox or Falcon Exposure Management. We are using a local partner and they have a marketplace, but we are working with a local partner from Google. We are just customers, no...

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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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