Tenzir
vs.
Logstash
Logstash defined early data pipelines for observability. Tenzir redefines them for SecOps. Typed, composable, and detection-ready. Scale beyond ingestion into a true security data platform.
Why our customers prefer Tenzir over Logstash
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Typed pipelines, less guesswork
Tenzir replaces JSON-only logs with typed data flows, making enrichment, correlation, and threat detection more precise and reliable.
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Efficient, cloud-native setup
Move away from single monolithic instances. Tenzir nodes can run locally, in the cloud, or fully air-gapped—scaling independently without duplication.
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Security built in
Tenzir pipelines combine streaming enrichment with detection rules (Sigma & YARA), turning data engineering into active defense.
But don't just take our word for it
"Logstash got us started with log collection, but scaling and managing plugins was a burden. Tenzir’s typed pipelines and native detection gave us the clarity and control we needed."
Head of SOC Engineering
,
"Logstash got us started with log collection, but scaling and managing plugins was a burden. Tenzir’s typed pipelines and native detection gave us the clarity and control we needed."
Head of SOC Engineering
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Break free from monolithic pipelines
Logstash relies on static plugin chains and JSON events, which limit flexibility at scale. Tenzir replaces this with a modular, operator-based design, where pipelines are typed, composable, and easier to reason about.
The Result: 70% faster iteration on security data workflows by eliminating YAML complexity and rigid execution paths.
70
%
Faster iteration on workflows
Break free from monolithic pipelines
Logstash relies on static plugin chains and JSON events, which limit flexibility at scale. Tenzir replaces this with a modular, operator-based design, where pipelines are typed, composable, and easier to reason about.
The Result: 70% faster iteration on security data workflows by eliminating YAML complexity and rigid execution paths.
70
%
Faster iteration on workflows
Break free from monolithic pipelines
Logstash relies on static plugin chains and JSON events, which limit flexibility at scale. Tenzir replaces this with a modular, operator-based design, where pipelines are typed, composable, and easier to reason about.
The Result: 70% faster iteration on security data workflows by eliminating YAML complexity and rigid execution paths.
70
%
Faster iteration on workflows
Logstash
Logstash
Logstash
Platform Architecture
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Decentralized node-based design with central control, resilient by design
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Monolithic instances, scaling via duplication
Platform Architecture
Decentralized node-based design with central control, resilient by design
Monolithic instances, scaling via duplication
Platform Architecture
Decentralized node-based design with central control, resilient by design
Monolithic instances, scaling via duplication
Pipeline Language
One unified TQL (typed, composable, batch + stream)
YAML configs with plugin chains, static execution order
Pipeline Language
One unified TQL (typed, composable, batch + stream)
YAML configs with plugin chains, static execution order
Pipeline Language
One unified TQL (typed, composable, batch + stream)
YAML configs with plugin chains, static execution order
Security Analytics
Built-in detection with Sigma & YARA, streaming enrichment
Log aggregation and routing only, no native detection
Security Analytics
Built-in detection with Sigma & YARA, streaming enrichment
Log aggregation and routing only, no native detection
Security Analytics
Built-in detection with Sigma & YARA, streaming enrichment
Log aggregation and routing only, no native detection
Extensibility
Package ecosystem, user-defined pipeline operators, and C++ SDK
Ruby-based plugins with high maintenance overhead
Extensibility
Package ecosystem, user-defined pipeline operators, and C++ SDK
Ruby-based plugins with high maintenance overhead
Extensibility
Package ecosystem, user-defined pipeline operators, and C++ SDK
Ruby-based plugins with high maintenance overhead
Deployment Flexibility
Supports self-managed, cloud-native, and fully air-gapped
Typically Elastic Cloud or self-managed VMs, less flexible
Deployment Flexibility
Supports self-managed, cloud-native, and fully air-gapped
Typically Elastic Cloud or self-managed VMs, less flexible
Deployment Flexibility
Supports self-managed, cloud-native, and fully air-gapped
Typically Elastic Cloud or self-managed VMs, less flexible
Cut complexity, gain clarity
Maintaining Logstash pipelines means juggling plugins, filters, and brittle YAML files, creating technical debt and hidden costs. Tenzir takes a different approach. Declarative TQL keeps pipelines clear, typed schemas enforce consistent data, and reusable operators avoid vendor lock-in.
This simplifies maintenance, speeds onboarding, and cuts effort by up to 40% while strengthening SecOps.
40
%
Less maintenance overhead
Cut complexity, gain clarity
Maintaining Logstash pipelines means juggling plugins, filters, and brittle YAML files, creating technical debt and hidden costs. Tenzir takes a different approach. Declarative TQL keeps pipelines clear, typed schemas enforce consistent data, and reusable operators avoid vendor lock-in.
This simplifies maintenance, speeds onboarding, and cuts effort by up to 40% while strengthening SecOps.
40
%
Less maintenance overhead
Cut complexity, gain clarity
Maintaining Logstash pipelines means juggling plugins, filters, and brittle YAML files, creating technical debt and hidden costs. Tenzir takes a different approach. Declarative TQL keeps pipelines clear, typed schemas enforce consistent data, and reusable operators avoid vendor lock-in.
This simplifies maintenance, speeds onboarding, and cuts effort by up to 40% while strengthening SecOps.
40
%
Less maintenance overhead
Logstash
Logstash
Logstash
Pricing Model
BSD open source + flexible commercial tiers, no data volume penalties
Apache 2 OSS, but Elastic licensing adds costs at scale
Pricing Model
BSD open source + flexible commercial tiers, no data volume penalties
Apache 2 OSS, but Elastic licensing adds costs at scale
Pricing Model
BSD open source + flexible commercial tiers, no data volume penalties
Apache 2 OSS, but Elastic licensing adds costs at scale
Core Use Cases
Security data engineering, threat detection, data lakes, cost savings
Observability ETL, log aggregation into Elasticsearch
Core Use Cases
Security data engineering, threat detection, data lakes, cost savings
Observability ETL, log aggregation into Elasticsearch
Core Use Cases
Security data engineering, threat detection, data lakes, cost savings
Observability ETL, log aggregation into Elasticsearch
Operational Overhead
Lightweight containers & binaries, fast deployments, modular scaling
Heavy instances, frequent duplication, higher maintenance burden
Operational Overhead
Lightweight containers & binaries, fast deployments, modular scaling
Heavy instances, frequent duplication, higher maintenance burden
Operational Overhead
Lightweight containers & binaries, fast deployments, modular scaling
Heavy instances, frequent duplication, higher maintenance burden
Cost Efficiency
30% lower TCO through reduced infrastructure + license footprint
Higher TCO due to Elastic Cloud dependency and plugin management
Cost Efficiency
30% lower TCO through reduced infrastructure + license footprint
Higher TCO due to Elastic Cloud dependency and plugin management
Cost Efficiency
30% lower TCO through reduced infrastructure + license footprint
Higher TCO due to Elastic Cloud dependency and plugin management
Strategic Focus
Purpose-built for SecOps and data lakes, extending beyond observability
General-purpose observability ingest, limited for security
Strategic Focus
Purpose-built for SecOps and data lakes, extending beyond observability
General-purpose observability ingest, limited for security
Strategic Focus
Purpose-built for SecOps and data lakes, extending beyond observability
General-purpose observability ingest, limited for security
Get started today
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© 2025 Tenzir GmbH. All rights reserved.
© 2025 Tenzir GmbH. All rights reserved.
© 2025 Tenzir GmbH. All rights reserved.